Dominic Webb
$105bn fund to carry out portfolio assessments to see 'whether and how' managers are addressing risks through stewardship.
In this episode of The Responsible Investor Podcast, we look at the latest developments in how ESG investors are approaching the broader push to ramp up defence.
RI looks into the details of Article 9 defence investments after recent European Commission clarification.
Global asset owners aim to channel billions into climate solution investments but definitions and policy barriers prove troublesome.
Defence taskforce calls for review of 'legacy' exclusions and for regulators to explore improving sector transparency to drive acceptance.
Survey by French SIF finds investors unconcerned about ability to invest in large European firms; CPR launches Article 8 defence fund.
Campaigners are ramping up pressure on funds to divest but technical issues, fiduciary concerns and engagement over divestment dominate responses.
Fund asked to report on climate progress and just transition, required to analyse climate risks and fossil fuel investment risk.
The latest movers and shakers in ESG: Northern Trust hires UN pension fund CEO for ESG role; UK investors beef up responsible investment teams.
ICMA publishes defence sector guidance; Towards Sustainability label tweaks defence criteria; updates from FNG, Commerzbank and Berenberg.