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Editor's Comment
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!
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.
Responsible investors should be occupying Wall Street!
Long-term, strategic economic thinking is required; in short, responsible investment.
RI COMMENT: Pension funds need to professionalise or governance reforms will be in vain
It’s time to put pension members’ interests first
It’s time for asset owners to stand up and be counted on executive pay, or face legislation
Public and globally accepted pay principles could avoid the need for blunt legislation.
Where are the real sustainable investment collaborations?
Why have institutional investor groups had little to say about the post crisis reforms?
Could the wisdom of crowds help investor and regulator madness on governance and ownership?
An anonymous survey of investor concerns might be the basis for neutral dialogue to prevent future systemic crises.
A quantum leap from politicians’ to directors’ pay
Where is the research on ‘how much’ not just how we reward our directors?
Governments want more activism while the public shareholder base crumbles
Changing financial markets for the better will require protecting the DB base of active investors.
What’s the future for ESG broker research?
SRI team cuts and the merger of EAI and PRI demand clear future research incentives.
Pity the socially responsible investor says FT’s Lex: I think not!
It’s time to shake off the ethical ‘kick-me’ badge.
How to help institutional investors support the UN Green New Deal
Tax breaks and co-investment could really swing investors behind the climate change fight.
How the UK government finally settled the RI fiduciary duty debate
A statement in the House of Lords last week laid out the government’s view on responsible investment and the law.
The US should say no to the bailout and become an activist investor instead
Why the proposed bailout is bad business for the US.
Now is the time to rebuild markets responsibly
Investors must ensure the credit crunch doesn’t happen again by thinking and acting responsibly.
Exxon and HSBC: hollow victories on pay and governance
Why important AGMs this week at ExxonMobil and HSBC will end up asking more questions than answers.
Why investors must examine the $1.75 trillion climate change action plan
$10bn clean tech investment plus real estate goals shows where enlightened investors are heading.
Should pension funds be investing in companies with links to brutal governments?
Isn’t it time pension funds asked their members about their morals?
Why are corporate pension funds hiding from SRI?
Corporate social responsibility is everywhere, but companies are failing to spot the potential for their pension funds.
Good credit after bad
The subprime crisis shows the value of extra financial research.
Shining a responsible light
The UN PRI has been a huge success in putting ESG issues into the public arena. But might investors need to do more to avoid a backlash?