ActivismScottish Widows doubles ESG divestment with tobacco exclusions Mar 28, 2022Garnet RoachScottish Widows has revealed a ‘flagship commitment’ to divest from tobacco companies as it doubles its ESG divestments to almost £3...Read more
ActivismAustralian climate change lawsuit a ‘shot across the bow’ of directors and trustees worldwide Dec 04, 2020Caroline ByrneA 25-year-old Australian who sued his A$57 bn ($42 bn) pension fund over climate change has settled out of court in a case widely seen...Read more
Shareholder targeting & IDThe week in investor relations: Record declines, economic projections and fund rebalancing Apr 03, 2020Tim Human– Stock markets suffered some of their worst falls for decades in the first quarter of 2020 as investors responded to the coronavirus...Read more
CareersAfrica and North America best for female representation and leadership, says expert Mar 07, 2019Judith UgwumaduFemale representation at sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and public pension funds is improving around the world, though women are still...Read more
ESGConsidering ESG materiality is part of fiduciary duty, says leading investment manager Jan 08, 2019Ben AshwellESG is on the minds of investors – both active and passive – and it’s incumbent on IR teams, corporate secretaries and other in-house...Read more