Author Archives: Editor

Climate Action 100+ launches public consultation


October 21, 2022

The push to tackle the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters by Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) is about to enter a new phase – and it needs feedback from the public.…

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LGPS, Pensions, Pension

Burghart says new online platform will transform pensions industry for savers


October 21, 2022

Minister for pensions and growth Alex Burghart predicts the government’s proposed online pensions dashboard will be a game-changer for savers.

The Department for Work and Pensions

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LafargeHolcim Syrian operations

Cement firm Lafarge pleads guilty to supporting terrorists


October 21, 2022

French cement maker Lafarge has pleaded guilty to giving millions of dollars of financial backing to ISIS and other terrorist groups.

The company has agreed to pay a $777.8 …

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Money, Sustainable, Remuneration

Tougher CEO pay hits needed to tackle climate change, says report


October 15, 2022

Corporate giants need to have tougher pay penalties for their CEOs to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets, according to a new report.

Environment and social …

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Andrew Burghart, Minister for Pensions and Growth

Burghart confirmed as Minister for Pensions and Growth


October 15, 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has confirmed Alex Burghart’s appointment as Minister for Pensions and Growth.

The Conservative MP for Brentwood & Ongar has unofficially held the newly-created role …

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ESG, PRI

PRI proposes framework for ESG investment


October 14, 2022

The tension between increasing positive sustainability investment impact while staying within the laws of different jurisdictions has been explored in a report by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

The study …

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Netherland’s Blue Sky Group appoints Minerva Analytics as Proxy Voting Services partner

Netherland’s Blue Sky Group appoints Minerva Analytics as Proxy Voting Services partner

Minerva Analytics has been appointed by Blue Sky Group (BSG), the independent pensions asset manager and administrator in the Netherlands, to provide Proxy Voting Services. 

Following a …

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The 2020 AGM season will be one of the most challenging in years.

Social distancing requirements mean shareholder meetings must take place remotely, with less flexibility for investors to pose questions to boards.

There have already been delays to meetings …

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COVID-19 Capital and Pay Response

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and cause economic disruption UK-listed companies are taking action to support their balance sheets and provide financial flexibility. In particular, many companies have adjusted their approach to capital allocations with some also reviewing …

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COVID-19 Hits Dividends

An increasing number of UK-listed companies are cutting or suspending dividend payments in order to preserve cash and protect their balance sheets in response to the economic impact of coronavirus. The suspension of dividends will be a real worry for

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