Pension funds

Brunel reveals ‘next phase’ of manager engagement push, as net-zero body says stewardship targets ‘least’ used by manager signatories.

Industry participants welcome the new UK government's ambition and early steps on green policy, but note a lack of explicit sustainable finance focus.

Investors pre-declaring voting intentions instinctively feels like a positive move, but there could be risks of unintended consequences if not done in a consistent way.

Concerns raised that current definition of stewardship goes beyond long-term value creation, says UK regulator’s head of stewardship, as broader review continues.

Asset owners can play a crucial role as 'change agents' to revitalise stewardship and drive climate policy engagement, writes Leanne Clements.

California pension fund also issues warning to asset managers on voting.

MainePERS to investigate voting choice offering after finding significant misalignment with manager on shareholder proposals.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: UK government appoints new pensions minister; NBIM issues call for climate finance proposals.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Investor associations call for legislative support for UK sustainable finance; EPP mulls push to 'halt' corporate sustainability reporting requirements.

Investors oppose certain proposed transition reliefs and call for interoperability with the EU’s corporate sustainability reporting standards.