All articles by Krystle Higgins – Page 5
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NewsPRI publishes guide on nature for asset owners
The guide aims to align investor action with the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
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NewsIIGCC repositions portfolio decarbonisation target as objective in framework update
An update to the sovereign bond guidance, which has evolved with the advent of improving analysis tools and stewardship practices, has also been made
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NewsUK government encouraged to create chief secretary for natural capital
Natural capital committee raised concerns about the potential conflicts between renewable energy development and biodiversity conservation
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AnalysisGreenwashing crackdown: lessons learned and paths forward for asset managers
One question which has arisen from greater fund scrutiny is the risk of asset managers being reluctant to speak openly about the sustainability of their products, says Cerulli Associates
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NewsDWP’s social factors taskforce launches guide for pension trustees
UK pensions minister Paul Maynard emphasised the importance of trustees understanding social and environmental issues in investment decisions
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NewsNBIM backs key IOSCO suggestions on improving voluntary carbon markets
Sovereign wealth fund’s manager also provides feedback to GRI on its climate change reporting standard proposal
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NewsShareAction calls on next UK government to reform fiduciary duty law for pension sector
Group calls on UK government for explicit redefinition of ‘best interests’ in law to reflect non-financial determinants of pension savers’ welfare
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NewsFRC launches review of the UK Stewardship Code
The revised Code will most likely be published in early 2025
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NewsAP Pension appoints EOS Federated Hermes for stewardship services
Focus of stewardship will primarily be on climate and biodiversity issues
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NewsTPR urges pension trustees to take note of transition plan recommendations
TPR climate and sustainability lead says UK TPT recommendations can help advisers put together transition plans
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NewsUK pensions committee calls for pension fiduciary duty clarity
Pensions for Purpose called for a change in The Companies Act to better align company director duties beyond short-term profit maximisation
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NewsIIGCC unveils new corporate climate target assessment tool
New metric aims to highlight any misalignment between company emissions pathway and the climate benchmark
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AnalysisTPR to be lobbied after new fiduciary duty, climate report
it is crucial that TPR adds the report’s key messages to its official guidelines, says Maria Nazarova-Doyle
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NewsKLP is cautiously optimistic about EU’s decision on Cayman Islands
European Commission says Cayman Islands no longer pose a significant anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism threat
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NewsStudy reveals impact of index provider engagement on corporate climate policy
‘Our results show that firms react to index provider requests, at least if they commit a credible threat of exit,’ say MIT sustainable finance experts
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NewsNBIM’s divestment decisions yield NOK10bn returns
‘There is still a way to go before we reach our goal of net zero targets and transition plans for all the companies in the portfolio,’ says Carine Smith Ihenacho
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NewsInstitutional investors call for an end to virtual-only AGMs
Reliable use of technology and a call for virtual-only AGMs to only be held in emergency situations, were among the requests of Shareholders for Change
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NewsCompanies twice as likely to disclose impacts of their operations, says CDP
This year’s CDP Non-Disclosure Campaign was supported by 288 financial institutions, with nearly €26trn in total assets
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NewsBlue economy can provide investment opportunity, deliver environmental return
A research study shows that investing €1.85-3.4trn globally across the blue economy from 2020 to 2050 would generate €7.5-21trn in net benefits
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NewsIESBA proposes draft ethics code to address greenwashing
The proposed standards from both frameworks are hoped to serve as a cornerstone of ethical behaviour, says IESBA chair
