All articles by Venilia Amorim – Page 19
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London pension fund swaps investment for greener solution
This decision further excludes fossil fuel extraction companies from the scheme’s portfolio
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NatWest Group DB scheme in 15-year ‘later living’ JV with L&G
The pension fund has also committed to acquiring all the developed fully-occupied villages outright
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NewsIndustry corner: UK pension firms adopt, trial hybrid working
Office (re)design is a key consideration
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News‘Value’ data supply could hinder Pensions Dashboards Programme success
‘The issue of estimated retirement income is particularly complex and must be resolved in good time’
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NewsRSA launches CDC pensions forum
A survey suggested legislation for CDC should be open in terms of structures and expectations
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NewsUK issues response to TPR’s extended powers consultation
Regulations are expected to come into force in October 2021
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Opinion PiecesSocial risks impact on employer covenant
The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recent consultation – Consideration of social risks and opportunities by occupational pension schemes – seeks to assess how trustees understand ‘social’ factors and how they aim to integrate financially material social factors into investment and stewardship activities.
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TPR to lead by example in equality, diversity and inclusion
The UK regulator should be able to influence and drive change across the pensions industry
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Regulation on performance fees expected in October 2021
Draft regulation to help DC schemes invest in illiquid investments like private equity and venture capital
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Industry warns of effects of social risks on occupational pensions
The DWP should clarify governance requirements on social risks and opportunities, including investment policies, trustee skills, integration and disclosure
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LGIM divests from four companies due to ‘insufficient action’
It will divest from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, AIG, PPL Corporation and China Mengniu Dairy for unsatisfactory responses to engagement
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Fiduciary managers ‘largely untested’ when it comes to de-risking strategies
When appointing or reviewing a fiduciary manager, trustees should consider de-risking and how they plan to achieve their long-term funding objective
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NewsRobeco’s new framework to help investors engage with governments
Countries with significant investment exposure and high sustainability challenges are relevant candidates for engagement
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PensionsEurope conference: Financial returns of impact assets must stack up
Plus: Fausto Parente, executive director of EIOPA, on IORPs and crossborder pensions
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Dover Harbour picks River and Mercantile as fiduciary manager
R&M said it has won nearly £2bn in new pension scheme mandates in recent months
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Pension funds foresee price increase in precious metals – study
Metals such as palladium, copper and nickel are vital for the transition to a sustainable and greener economy
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Industry calls for clarity on TPR’s code of practice
‘We remain concerned about how governance arrangements within the new code will fit with both local authorities and LGPS funds.’
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NewsIsio research shows fiduciary managers’ performance variation
Plus: Aon wins fiduciary management mandate
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NewsPensions Dashboard Programme calls for input into ecosystem
The PDP proposals have been developed in collaboration with the DWP, the FCA and TPR
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Opinion PiecesEstablishing a sustainable path
Investors increasingly want to take a more environmentally, socially and governance-conscious approach to investing. Despite the growing choice of ESG strategies, the wide range of products and a lack of uniformity can make it difficult to compare the options.
