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France’s €12bn ERAFP tenders for €865m in SRI convertible bond and real estate mandates

France’s €12bn ERAFP tenders for €865m in SRI convertible bond and real estate mandates

Huge ESG tender will follow fund’s SRI charter.

RI Briefing, February 8: New UK social impact bond in pipeline

RI Briefing, February 8: New UK social impact bond in pipeline

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Denmark’s ATP “gratified” asset firms Goldman Sachs AM and PIMCO signed UN PRI

Denmark’s ATP “gratified” asset firms Goldman Sachs AM and PIMCO signed UN PRI

Fund giant says it engaged with managers to “induce” them to sign up

Environment, Feb. 7: Generation IM discloses stake in smart grid firm

Environment, Feb. 7: Generation IM discloses stake in smart grid firm

RI’s regular review of environmental investing news

UK Pension Protection Fund seeks responsible farmland and timberland managers

FREE UK Pension Protection Fund seeks responsible farmland and timberland managers

Candidates must manage assets “responsibly and sustainably”

Responsible Funds, February 3: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, February 3: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

RI Governance, Feb. 2: MSCI’s governance earnings slip in fourth quarter

RI Governance, Feb. 2: MSCI’s governance earnings slip in fourth quarter

RI’s regular review of governance developments

Henderson was a canary in the coalmine, Aviva is an explosion in the SRI business…

FREE Henderson was a canary in the coalmine, Aviva is an explosion in the SRI business…

If asset managers are cutting SRI funds teams, will they really back ESG integration if the price signals aren’t strong?

Aviva Investors names new Chief Responsible Investment Officer

Aviva Investors names new Chief Responsible Investment Officer

First details of new structure emerge after shake-up

RI Briefing, February 1: Man Group hopes others will follow its lead on UN PRI

RI Briefing, February 1: Man Group hopes others will follow its lead on UN PRI

RI’s regular review of responsible investing news

Environment, January 31: Institutional investors’ climate change group reacts to EU working paper

Environment, January 31: Institutional investors’ climate change group reacts to EU working paper

RI’s regular round-up of environmental investing developments

Aviva Investors’ SRI team seeks to stay together with new parent

Aviva Investors’ SRI team seeks to stay together with new parent

Team leader Michaelis confirms intention

Aviva Investors cuts London SRI equity desk amid wider job cull

Aviva Investors cuts London SRI equity desk amid wider job cull

Formation of new Global Responsible Investment Team

Norwegian pension fund meets resistance in US shareholder rights campaign

Norwegian pension fund meets resistance in US shareholder rights campaign

Western Union seeks to omit shareholder resolution from ballot

UK’s €10bn responsible investment-focused pensions lifeboat in bond move

UK’s €10bn responsible investment-focused pensions lifeboat in bond move

Leading responsible investor seeking bond managers

RI People & Appointments, January 30: New chairman at Finnish pension giant

RI People & Appointments, January 30: New chairman at Finnish pension giant

RI’s regular round-up of responsible people moves

UK’s NEST appoints Co-operative Asset Management as responsible ownership partner

FREE UK’s NEST appoints Co-operative Asset Management as responsible ownership partner

Major new asset owner rounds out ESG suppliers

A third of Swedish companies making little sustainability progress despite local investor pressure

A third of Swedish companies making little sustainability progress despite local investor pressure

Sustainable Value Creation in Sweden reports second year findings.

RI Governance, Jan. 26: New proxy consultant launches in UK

RI Governance, Jan. 26: New proxy consultant launches in UK

RI’s regular round-up of govenrance and engagement news

Major US corporate lobby groups tells SEC to regulate proxy firms as investment advisers

Major US corporate lobby groups tells SEC to regulate proxy firms as investment advisers

US regulator to issue ruling in coming months.

RI Briefing, January 25: Royal Bank of Canada in social and environmental initiative

RI Briefing, January 25: Royal Bank of Canada in social and environmental initiative

RI’s regular review of responsible investing developments

Reto Ringger’s Globalance taps ex-Deutsche wealth chief for board

Reto Ringger’s Globalance taps ex-Deutsche wealth chief for board

New top appointment at SAM founder’s new venture

Vedanta Wal-Mart and Freeport most excluded companies in European investor sample: Novethic

Vedanta Wal-Mart and Freeport most excluded companies in European investor sample: Novethic

15 most blacklisted companies listed by large investors.

UK confirms binding shareholder votes on future executive pay

FREE UK confirms binding shareholder votes on future executive pay

Government issues measures to address pay “disconnect”

New Dutch class action pay-out could lead investors to chase US claims in the Netherlands

New Dutch class action pay-out could lead investors to chase US claims in the Netherlands

Lawyers exploit Dutch Court of Appeals to get shareholder damages.

Group warns Bank of England over “systemic risk” of high carbon investments

Group warns Bank of England over “systemic risk” of high carbon investments

Investors and campaign groups write to BOE Governor

RI Governance & Engagement, Jan. 19: Tokyo exchange planning governance changes

RI Governance & Engagement, Jan. 19: Tokyo exchange planning governance changes

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement news

Siemens faces investor call at Jan 24 AGM to quit US Chamber of Commerce over bribery issue

Siemens faces investor call at Jan 24 AGM to quit US Chamber of Commerce over bribery issue

German company faces ‘reputation risk’ say investors as DoJ reviews Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Investors braced for key UK executive pay proposals next week as Fidelity enters debate

Investors braced for key UK executive pay proposals next week as Fidelity enters debate

Long-awaited government pay proposals to be unveiled by Business Secretary Vince Cable

RI Briefing, January 18: UN PRI signatory managers sought by Danish pension funds

RI Briefing, January 18: UN PRI signatory managers sought by Danish pension funds

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

UK investors meet with government and warn that binding pay vote could backfire

UK investors meet with government and warn that binding pay vote could backfire

Proposal to vote on ‘forward-looking’ pay policy floated.

Clean Investor, January 17: CDP chief named to Clean Development Mechanism panel

Clean Investor, January 17: CDP chief named to Clean Development Mechanism panel

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Flight to safety in European SRI and green fund sales reflects continuing market crisis

Flight to safety in European SRI and green fund sales reflects continuing market crisis

Cash funds best sellers in both sectors as downturn persists.

Responsible Funds, January 13: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, January 13: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

RI Governance & Engagement, Jan. 12: CalSTRS votes against entire Aberdeen AM board

RI Governance & Engagement, Jan. 12: CalSTRS votes against entire Aberdeen AM board

RI’s regular review of governance and engagement developments

Clean Investor, January 10: French state investor signs Tunisia carbon credits deal

Clean Investor, January 10: French state investor signs Tunisia carbon credits deal

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Threadneedle names new Head of Governance and Responsible Investment

Threadneedle names new Head of Governance and Responsible Investment

€75bn funds firm hires from rival Aviva Investors

Key EU Parliament committee backs financial transaction tax

FREE Key EU Parliament committee backs financial transaction tax

MEPs say the “pendulum has swung” in favour of controversial tax

UK government indicates binding pay vote on the way: but will it work?

UK government indicates binding pay vote on the way: but will it work?

PM Cameron says there is a market failure on pay, so let the ‘market’ decide!

€3trn investor group sets out to improve quality of engagement

FREE €3trn investor group sets out to improve quality of engagement

Goal to make engagement “more rewarding” for investors and companies

RI People & Appointments, January 9: New operations chief at APG

RI People & Appointments, January 9: New operations chief at APG

RI’s regular round-up of people news

Kris Douma. Mn Services: Food crisis and commodities: are investors to blame?

Kris Douma. Mn Services: Food crisis and commodities: are investors to blame?

Pension fund addresses public concern after media coverage on agricultural commodities investing.

Zembla documentary blasts ABP, PGGM and Mn Services, saying commodity investments behind food crises

Zembla documentary blasts ABP, PGGM and Mn Services, saying commodity investments behind food crises

Report says funds are ignoring research that speculation is fuelling food price bubbles.

RI Briefing, January 4: €5bn charity sector fund signs up to Stewardship Code

RI Briefing, January 4: €5bn charity sector fund signs up to Stewardship Code

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Dutch pension giant excludes Wal-Mart and PetroChina

FREE Dutch pension giant excludes Wal-Mart and PetroChina

Divestments over non-compliance with Global Compact

Philippe Desfossés, Director, RAFP: Governments must design regulations that value ESG/long term

FREE Philippe Desfossés, Director, RAFP: Governments must design regulations that value ESG/long term

A glut of debt and unsustainable pension promises requires an ESG and long-term institutional sustainability fix.

RI Briefing, December 21: Microfinance transparency project winds down

RI Briefing, December 21: Microfinance transparency project winds down

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

France’s FRR re-tenders €600m in ESG mandates

France’s FRR re-tenders €600m in ESG mandates

SRI briefs awarded in 2006 up for review.

Clean Investor, December 20: Clean Development Mechanism under review

Clean Investor, December 20: Clean Development Mechanism under review

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Stake institutional investors mull Climate Change Capital sale ‘deal’ reports

Stake institutional investors mull Climate Change Capital sale ‘deal’ reports

New-York listed Bunge reported to be close to CCC buy-out

Responsible Funds, Dec. 16: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Dec. 16: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI’s regular look at responsible funds news

RI Governance & Engagement, Dec. 15: US pension funds take on drilling firm Nabors over pay

RI Governance & Engagement, Dec. 15: US pension funds take on drilling firm Nabors over pay

RI’s regular look at governance and engagement news

Pension-backed NIBC fund expands German wind portfolio

Pension-backed NIBC fund expands German wind portfolio

The latest in a string of transactions

RI Briefing, Dec. 14: $4bn set to go into impact investments - JP Morgan

RI Briefing, Dec. 14: $4bn set to go into impact investments - JP Morgan

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

RI Interview: Francois Passant, new Eurosif head on Brussels and changes to the SRI market survey

RI Interview: Francois Passant, new Eurosif head on Brussels and changes to the SRI market survey

Evolution not revolution, says former Vanguard exec.

€9bn Church investors to exclude high interest-rate lenders

FREE €9bn Church investors to exclude high interest-rate lenders

Ethical advisory group “not prepared to sanction” investment

Asset owners seeking stewardship assurance from fund managers - watchdog

Asset owners seeking stewardship assurance from fund managers - watchdog

Stewardship becoming integral to investment mandates, says FRC

Henderson SRI team’s talks with management end

Henderson SRI team’s talks with management end

Six-strong team will be made redundant after talks reach no outcome.

UK government sets up £200m interim Green Investments team, seeks fund managers

UK government sets up £200m interim Green Investments team, seeks fund managers

Green Investment Bank gets a step closer

RI People & Appointments, December 12: New class actions head at ISS

RI People & Appointments, December 12: New class actions head at ISS

RI’s regular round-up of people news

New UK workplace pension giant to use ESG research from EIRIS

New UK workplace pension giant to use ESG research from EIRIS

NEST also backs Stewardship Code and UKSIF

European Commission’s new funds label aims to make social investment easier

European Commission’s new funds label aims to make social investment easier

New social funds label initially only available for professional investors

RI Governance & Engagement, Dec. 8: Australian govt looks at role of AGMs

RI Governance & Engagement, Dec. 8: Australian govt looks at role of AGMs

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement news

RI Briefing, December 7: Hedge fund giant signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment

RI Briefing, December 7: Hedge fund giant signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Sweden’s AP2 responds to NGO’s “land grab” comments

Sweden’s AP2 responds to NGO’s “land grab” comments

Comments made in Parliament by non-governmental organisation

NAPF survey says 72% of UK’s biggest pension funds to use RI criteria in manager hires

NAPF survey says 72% of UK’s biggest pension funds to use RI criteria in manager hires

Trade body says funds also becoming more ‘hands on’ with investee companies.

Norwegian Finance Ministry puts France’s Alstom on watch over corruption

FREE Norwegian Finance Ministry puts France’s Alstom on watch over corruption

FMC Corp. and Potash Corp. excluded over Western Sahara operations

Clean Investor, December 6: Deutsche Bank on Durban climate talks

Clean Investor, December 6: Deutsche Bank on Durban climate talks

The regular Tuesday round-up of clean investing news

Norwegian government fund seeks to nominate directors at big US firms

Norwegian government fund seeks to nominate directors at big US firms

Norges makes its first ever ‘proxy access’ move

NBIM to publish written expectations on board accountability

NBIM to publish written expectations on board accountability

One of six strategic focus areas for influential investor

MP warns investors about News Corp. computer hacking allegations

MP warns investors about News Corp. computer hacking allegations

Local Authority Pension Fund Forum conference told of risks

RI Governance & Engagement, Dec. 1: Class action lawyers looking at Olympus

RI Governance & Engagement, Dec. 1: Class action lawyers looking at Olympus

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement news

Giant UK coal mining pension funds sign up to Stewardship Code

Giant UK coal mining pension funds sign up to Stewardship Code

Latest asset owners to issue compliance statement

RI interview: Paul Abberley, CEO, Aviva Investors: PRI should take more public policy positions

RI interview: Paul Abberley, CEO, Aviva Investors: PRI should take more public policy positions

Challenge for fund managers is to show full ESG commitment, says Aviva Chief.

RI Briefing, Nov. 30: Global Reporting Initiative names new chairman

RI Briefing, Nov. 30: Global Reporting Initiative names new chairman

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Climate Change Capital in talks with investors over capital raising

Climate Change Capital in talks with investors over capital raising

Company confirms in discussions with investors

BSkyB AGM: 19% of shareholder votes go against James Murdoch

FREE BSkyB AGM: 19% of shareholder votes go against James Murdoch

Shareholders make their views known at media company

The risks of failing to act effectively on executive remuneration

The risks of failing to act effectively on executive remuneration

It is worth considering the High Pay Commission’s proposals in detail.

UK government calls on pension and sovereign wealth funds to invest in offshore wind

UK government calls on pension and sovereign wealth funds to invest in offshore wind

Ministers make the case to potential investors

What now for the SRI team at Henderson facing redundancy?

FREE What now for the SRI team at Henderson facing redundancy?

Could a sale to a third-party or a spin-off be on the table?

Responsible Funds, November 25: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, November 25: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

Former UNPRI Chair steps into lead investor/climate change role

Former UNPRI Chair steps into lead investor/climate change role

Ole Beier Sørensen of ATP steps down.

RI Governance & Engagement, Nov. 24: New engagement on Canadian oil sands

RI Governance & Engagement, Nov. 24: New engagement on Canadian oil sands

The regular round-up of governance and engagement developments

California pension giant votes against entire BSkyB board

California pension giant votes against entire BSkyB board

Investor pressure ahead of next week’s AGM

Ethical IFAs say clients will be unimpressed by Henderson SRI team cuts

Ethical IFAs say clients will be unimpressed by Henderson SRI team cuts

Move is a “retrograde step” according to advisor.

Hermes Fund Managers’ CEO Clarke steps down

FREE Hermes Fund Managers’ CEO Clarke steps down

Change at the top of major responsible investor

Equity market slump continues to pound mainstream and SRI fund sales

Equity market slump continues to pound mainstream and SRI fund sales

SRI funds down by €938.2m for the month.

RI Briefing, November 23: Deutsche reviews asset management business

RI Briefing, November 23: Deutsche reviews asset management business

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Major blow as six-member SRI team at UK fund manager faces redundancy

FREE Major blow as six-member SRI team at UK fund manager faces redundancy

Leading manager to outsource research to EIRIS

Clean Investor, November 22: Dutch institutions buy into onshore windfarm portfolio

Clean Investor, November 22: Dutch institutions buy into onshore windfarm portfolio

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

UK High Pay report recommendations look set to influence govt. action on investors

UK High Pay report recommendations look set to influence govt. action on investors

Shareholder/pay consultation ends this Friday as commission cites ‘deeply damaging’ excesses.

Misinterpreted fiduciary duty driving short-termism, says Fair Pensions

Misinterpreted fiduciary duty driving short-termism, says Fair Pensions

Beneficiaries can drive long-termism and stewardship, says campaign group

AEGON makes major new RI statement for €413bn group assets

AEGON makes major new RI statement for €413bn group assets

Insurer to make third party managers RI compliant.

RI People & Appointments, Nov. 21: top asset management exec joins BSkyB board

RI People & Appointments, Nov. 21: top asset management exec joins BSkyB board

RI’s regular round-up of people news

Responsible Funds, November 18: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, November 18: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

Church investors meet with FTSE-listed hotel chains over Olympic trafficking

Church investors meet with FTSE-listed hotel chains over Olympic trafficking

Hotels in spotlight ahead of London games

EU issues resumé of responses to corporate governance green paper

EU issues resumé of responses to corporate governance green paper

Document indicates thinking of industry respondents on the main reform questions.

UniCredit shutters ESG equity research as head is made redundant

UniCredit shutters ESG equity research as head is made redundant

Troubled bank lets respected analyst go amid broader job cuts.

US sustainability investor Calvert axes UK asset manager from sub-advisory role over performance

US sustainability investor Calvert axes UK asset manager from sub-advisory role over performance

F&C mandate replaced by multi-manager structure.

RI Briefing, Nov. 16: Pensions guru Ambactsheer: sustainable investing can buck headwinds capitalism

RI Briefing, Nov. 16: Pensions guru Ambactsheer: sustainable investing can buck headwinds capitalism

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Danish pension fund doubles African sustainability assets to €80m in a year with new commitment

Danish pension fund doubles African sustainability assets to €80m in a year with new commitment

PensionDanmark makes sustainable agriculture investment.

Alpha for ‘high sustainability’ companies after 3 years, says major Harvard/LBS research report

FREE Alpha for ‘high sustainability’ companies after 3 years, says major Harvard/LBS research report

RI talks to the professors behind long-term corporate sustainability findings.

TUC: manager voting survey indicates shareholders “not doing their job properly”

TUC: manager voting survey indicates shareholders “not doing their job properly”

Challenge comes as UK government reiterates exec pay legislation threat.

RI People & Appointments, Nov. 14: former SAM research head sets up new firm

RI People & Appointments, Nov. 14: former SAM research head sets up new firm

RI’s regular round-up of people moves

LAPFF opposes James Murdoch’s re-election as BSkyB chairman

LAPFF opposes James Murdoch’s re-election as BSkyB chairman

Voting alert follows engagement and evidence before Parliament

Responsible Funds, November 11: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, November 11: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

Proxy firm ISS names Aviva’s Marshall as European research head

FREE Proxy firm ISS names Aviva’s Marshall as European research head

Asset manager’s regional head joins influential advisory firm

UK MPs suggest Stewardship Code improvements in anniversary report

UK MPs suggest Stewardship Code improvements in anniversary report

ABI, TUC and BlackRock all contribute to Stewardship thought papers.

RI Briefing, November 9: GRI launches sustainability disclosure database

RI Briefing, November 9: GRI launches sustainability disclosure database

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

Clean Investor, November 8: Clean tech investments by NBIM, Generation IM

Clean Investor, November 8: Clean tech investments by NBIM, Generation IM

The round-up of clean investing news

Major new study of financial ethics published by St Paul’s Cathedral institute

Major new study of financial ethics published by St Paul’s Cathedral institute

Cathedral at heart of ‘Occupy London’ protests releases timely survey

RI People & Appointments, November 7: UN PRI marketing chief steps down

RI People & Appointments, November 7: UN PRI marketing chief steps down

RI’s regular Monday people round-up

RI Governance & Engagement, Nov. 3: €10bn UK fund tenders proxy voting

RI Governance & Engagement, Nov. 3: €10bn UK fund tenders proxy voting

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement developments

UK fracking report finds “quite exceptional” earthquake results at controversial site

UK fracking report finds “quite exceptional” earthquake results at controversial site

ESG risk growing in importance for investors.

Ethix SRI Advisors nabs RepRisk exec for Denmark expansion

Ethix SRI Advisors nabs RepRisk exec for Denmark expansion

Swedish ESG house expands footprint with key hire

Bishop meets institutional investors on executive pay as Church softens Occupy London stance

Bishop meets institutional investors on executive pay as Church softens Occupy London stance

Plans for Church group to examine the ethics of finance.

RI Briefing Nov. 2: Threadneedle announces controversial weapons investment policy

RI Briefing Nov. 2: Threadneedle announces controversial weapons investment policy

RI’s regular round of responsible investing news

Clean Investor, November 1: Climate Advocacy Fund targets ANZ on emissions

Clean Investor, November 1: Climate Advocacy Fund targets ANZ on emissions

RI’s regular look at clean investment

UK charity launches £20m bond as regulator clarifies ethical investment guidance

UK charity launches £20m bond as regulator clarifies ethical investment guidance

Innovative bond programme developed with Investing for Good

US arms of Dutch fund managers could be caught by cluster bombs ban

US arms of Dutch fund managers could be caught by cluster bombs ban

Government says bill could cover grey area of ‘indirect’ investments.

RI People & Appointments, Oct. 31: UKSIF Leadership Programme appointments

RI People & Appointments, Oct. 31: UKSIF Leadership Programme appointments

RI’s regular round-up of people news

New UK workplace pension NEST signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment

FREE New UK workplace pension NEST signs up to UN Principles for Responsible Investment

Scheme to hire responsible ownership overlay & ESG data providers

Responsible Funds, Oct. 28: the round-up of ESG funds news

Responsible Funds, Oct. 28: the round-up of ESG funds news

RI fund launches, closes and asset data.

European SRI and green fund sales slump as market crisis drags on

European SRI and green fund sales slump as market crisis drags on

Green funds down for third month in a row.

Norges Bank sets up 4,000-company ESG database

Norges Bank sets up 4,000-company ESG database

New resource for portfolio managers and analysts

What’s in this week’s EU CSR Communication and Transparency Directive for investors?

What’s in this week’s EU CSR Communication and Transparency Directive for investors?

A mixed bag of good intentions, but fewer concrete policy measures.

EU Transparency Directive outlines new extractives and logging company reporting standards

EU Transparency Directive outlines new extractives and logging company reporting standards

Country-by-country reporting will encourage accountability and governance of natural resources, says EU.

RI Briefing, October 26: Trucost launches sustainability app

RI Briefing, October 26: Trucost launches sustainability app

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

EU considers requiring all financial institutions to disclose responsible investment criteria

EU considers requiring all financial institutions to disclose responsible investment criteria

Sweeping “Responsible Business” proposals from European Commission

Clean Investor, October 25: PGGM, Triodos in offshore wind tranmission sale

Clean Investor, October 25: PGGM, Triodos in offshore wind tranmission sale

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Asset managers, banks and insurers line up against financial trading tax

FREE Asset managers, banks and insurers line up against financial trading tax

FTT will impede the efficient operation of markets, say trade groups

Dutch pension giants vote against Murdochs as CalPERS hails “winds of change”

Dutch pension giants vote against Murdochs as CalPERS hails “winds of change”

“Strong signal” to directors pushing for change, says CalPERS’ Simpson

Investor group calls for James Murdoch to leave Sotheby’s and GSK boards

Investor group calls for James Murdoch to leave Sotheby’s and GSK boards

Union-affiliated CtW widens scrutiny on News Corp. director

Asset owners testing climate change theme through PE fund-of-funds route

Asset owners testing climate change theme through PE fund-of-funds route

First closes indicate growing appetite from investors.

RI interview: Saker Nusseibeh, Head of Investments, Hermes: Spartan market warrior

RI interview: Saker Nusseibeh, Head of Investments, Hermes: Spartan market warrior

The investment chiefs fighting against irrational market odds.

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 20: OTPP votes against News Corp.’s James Murdoch

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 20: OTPP votes against News Corp.’s James Murdoch

RI’s regular Thusday review of corporate governance and engagement news

Dexia confirms plans to sell European SRI pioneer Dexia Asset Management

FREE Dexia confirms plans to sell European SRI pioneer Dexia Asset Management

Founding UN PRI signatory on the block

Mercer boosts responsible investment consulting team

Mercer boosts responsible investment consulting team

Consultant nabs leading pension industry sustainability figure

Generation’s Blood enters ‘Occupy Wall Street’ debate

FREE Generation’s Blood enters ‘Occupy Wall Street’ debate

Protests could be a turning point in market capitalism, says RI funds chief.

Public demand is driving the evolution of green and ethical investment

Public demand is driving the evolution of green and ethical investment

Awareness growing of what responsible investing is.

EU awards €225k to joint venture for ESG education project

EU awards €225k to joint venture for ESG education project

ICGN, PRI and EFFAS join forces to build professional development programme.

Hermes EOS the latest investor body to line up against News Corp.

Hermes EOS the latest investor body to line up against News Corp.

Pressure intensifies on embattled media giant

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 13: Pension suit over Goldman pay gets thrown out

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 13: Pension suit over Goldman pay gets thrown out

RI’s regular roundup of governance news

BP meets with socially responsible investors on safety and risk, reviews board governance

BP meets with socially responsible investors on safety and risk, reviews board governance

Oil major reaching out to SRI investors at London and New York meetings

CDP: majority of FTSE 350 companies way below government C02 reduction targets

CDP: majority of FTSE 350 companies way below government C02 reduction targets

A third fail to respond at all to annual carbon survey.

RI Briefing, October 12: UK ethical investment reaches €12.9bn says EIRIS

RI Briefing, October 12: UK ethical investment reaches €12.9bn says EIRIS

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

News Corp. hits back at proxy firms as California pension giant votes against directors

News Corp. hits back at proxy firms as California pension giant votes against directors

Major institution rejects director candidates as company fights back

Norwegian investment giant Storebrand boosts sustainability capability

Norwegian investment giant Storebrand boosts sustainability capability

€50bn finance giant names sustainability strategist

Clean Investor, October 11: GRI proposes new sustainability reporting approach

Clean Investor, October 11: GRI proposes new sustainability reporting approach

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

Pressure mounts on News Corp board as US proxy firms weigh in

Pressure mounts on News Corp board as US proxy firms weigh in

ISS and Glass Lewis recommend director no votes.

UK voting advisor Manifest teams up with Australia’s SIRIS

UK voting advisor Manifest teams up with Australia’s SIRIS

Melbourne branch office for corporate governance firm

New €100m Dutch green bank could issue bonds

New €100m Dutch green bank could issue bonds

Investment proposal planned for next year

RI People & Appointments, Oct. 10: Tributes to Australian RI pioneer Erik Mather

RI People & Appointments, Oct. 10: Tributes to Australian RI pioneer Erik Mather

RI’s regular round-up of people moves in the responsible investment field.

EU firms up its plans to legislate on non-financial disclosure

EU firms up its plans to legislate on non-financial disclosure

Investor input to Commission expert group

£100bn UK pension fund group opposes Murdochs at News Corp AGM

£100bn UK pension fund group opposes Murdochs at News Corp AGM

Decision follows engagement with company

UK’s largest pension fund weighs in on high frequency trading

UK’s largest pension fund weighs in on high frequency trading

Giant BT fund stresses “agency role” of market players

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 6: Pension case vs. ratings agencies gets go-ahead

RI Governance & Engagement, Oct. 6: Pension case vs. ratings agencies gets go-ahead

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement news

European SRI giant Dexia AM reassures over mandates amid crisis

European SRI giant Dexia AM reassures over mandates amid crisis

All mandates are “fully protected” in separate legal entity

Sweden’s AP2 votes against three-quarters of pay proposals at foreign firms

Sweden’s AP2 votes against three-quarters of pay proposals at foreign firms

New Corporate Governance report released

ESG Europe: Responsible investors oppose European financial trading tax proposals

FREE ESG Europe: Responsible investors oppose European financial trading tax proposals

Warning about unintended consequences of Commission proposals

RI Briefing, October 5: Finnish asset owner giant ramps up RI stance

RI Briefing, October 5: Finnish asset owner giant ramps up RI stance

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investing news

European SRI giant Dexia Asset Management ‘up for sale’ amid crisis

European SRI giant Dexia Asset Management ‘up for sale’ amid crisis

Dexia AM a founding signatory of the UN PRI

UK’s Myners sees UN PRI having little “real world” impact

UK’s Myners sees UN PRI having little “real world” impact

Directors, executives and fund managers don’t mention it, says influential former minister

RI People & Appointments, October 3: Vigeo names UK business development head

RI People & Appointments, October 3: Vigeo names UK business development head

RI’s regular Monday morning round-up of people news

Over half of respondents to first Eurosif corporates pension fund survey have RI policy

Over half of respondents to first Eurosif corporates pension fund survey have RI policy

A quarter of non RI funds say they will adopt a policy in next 12 months.

RI Governance & Engagement, Sept. 29: Ethos calls for removal of UBS chairman

RI Governance & Engagement, Sept. 29: Ethos calls for removal of UBS chairman

RI’s regular review of governance and engagement news

Investor seeks probe into Uganda forest ‘land grab’ accusations

Investor seeks probe into Uganda forest ‘land grab’ accusations

Response to Oxfam allegations against New Forests Company

Generation pays out £10.7m to Blood as profits jump

Generation pays out £10.7m to Blood as profits jump

Firm pays back some of co-founder’s investment.

RI Briefing, September 28: Quebec fund signs up to UN PRI

RI Briefing, September 28: Quebec fund signs up to UN PRI

RI’s regular round-up of responsible investment news

France’s FRR RI head to leave the fund

France’s FRR RI head to leave the fund

Nada Villermain-Lécolier to work on new initiative at France’s CDC.

Sustainalytics and Korea’s Sustinvest announce strategic partnership

Sustainalytics and Korea’s Sustinvest announce strategic partnership

Will work together on new products for Korean market

Development finance institutions launch emerging markets corporate governance framework

Development finance institutions launch emerging markets corporate governance framework

$852bn investor group in governance initiative

US fund manager leads ESG “Super Factors” project with managers, asset owners and research houses

US fund manager leads ESG “Super Factors” project with managers, asset owners and research houses

Project Delphi will feed into broader review by major European CSR groups.

RI Governance & Engagement, Sept. 22: Malaysia seeks to boost corporate disclosure

RI Governance & Engagement, Sept. 22: Malaysia seeks to boost corporate disclosure

RI’s regular round-up of governance and engagement developments

ATP and others lose out in UBS mortgage-backed securities class action

ATP and others lose out in UBS mortgage-backed securities class action

Legal decision in credit-crisis related case

Clean Investor, September 20: New Japan carbon efficient index launched

Clean Investor, September 20: New Japan carbon efficient index launched

RI’s regular round-up of clean investing news

UK considers introducing binding shareholder votes on executive pay

UK considers introducing binding shareholder votes on executive pay

“Engaging shareholders and empowering them to take action on executive pay”

RI People & Appointments, Sept. 19: ICGN names three new board members

RI People & Appointments, Sept. 19: ICGN names three new board members

RI’s regular Monday round-up of people news

CBI chief suggests changing tax regime to encourage long-term investment

FREE CBI chief suggests changing tax regime to encourage long-term investment

Something to be looked at by Kay Review says CBI President

RI Governance & Engagement, Sept. 15: new European corporate governance head at BlackRock

RI Governance & Engagement, Sept. 15: new European corporate governance head at BlackRock

RI’s regular look at governance and engagement news

Eurosif names new Executive Director and Head of Research

Eurosif names new Executive Director and Head of Research

Former Vanguard Director takes top spot at sustainable investment lobby group

UK Kay review on investor short-termism outlines public comment questions and promises “action”

UK Kay review on investor short-termism outlines public comment questions and promises “action”

Report to look along the chain of investment decision making.

EU to push on with tougher ‘comply-or-explain’ corporate governance reporting, while UK pushes back

EU to push on with tougher ‘comply-or-explain’ corporate governance reporting, while UK pushes back

UK Business Secretary says government will seek EU support to block any changes.

Railpen votes against asset management remuneration

Railpen votes against asset management remuneration

Investor signal on fund management pay

SAM Indexes Managing Director Amandi leaves

SAM Indexes Managing Director Amandi leaves

Departure of senior figure in sustainable indices sector

Clean Investor, September 13: Danish pension funds back Africa green energy fund

Clean Investor, September 13: Danish pension funds back Africa green energy fund

RI’s regular Tuesday round-up of clean investment news

Poland gets RI boost via recommendations to government for €58bn private pensions market

Poland gets RI boost via recommendations to government for €58bn private pensions market

RI panel outlines steps for promotion amongst investors and advisors.

Sweden’s AP1 to raise allocation to ‘real assets’ to combat climate change

Sweden’s AP1 to raise allocation to ‘real assets’ to combat climate change

Leading institutional investor absorbs Mercer report

Sweden’s AP3 voted against exec pay deals at 75% of international companies

Sweden’s AP3 voted against exec pay deals at 75% of international companies

Number of against votes rises year-on-year