Corporate Moves
ISS Launches Engagement Disclosure Solution for Institutional investors
The new solution aims to streamline regulatory reporting.
Tag: stewardship
Pensions
Japan’s GPIF Reclaims World’s Largest Pension Fund Title
The pension giant also released an annual survey evaluating the stewardship of its external asset managers.
Asset Allocation
Japan’s GPIF Seeks to Boost Excess Returns by Resuming Foreign Stock Lending
After ending the practice in 2019, the pension giant is bringing it back with added countermeasures to avoid ‘empty voting.’
Pensions
UK Task Force Provides Recommendations to Boost Pensions’ Voting Powers
British pensions investing in pooled funds currently have no right to vote on issues such as climate change, diversity, or pay.
Pensions
Japan’s GPIF Finds Portfolio Firms Proactive on ESG Disclosure
A report from the pension giant reveals a ‘virtuous cycle’ of providing non-financial information.
Research
Pandemic Accelerates Social Risks to Investment Portfolios
State Street Global Advisors report says 2020 increased the importance of the ‘S’ in ESG.
Asset Management Culture
ESG Becoming the New Normal for European Pensions
The vast majority of pensions now consider the environmental, social, and governance risks to their investments.
Asset Management Culture
BlackRock to Hold Directors’ Feet to the Fire
World’s largest asset manager will seek to oust those who don’t meet the firm’s sustainable criteria.