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Paul Verney

Paul joined RI’s editorial team in 2017 and has developed a particular interest in shareholder engagement and ESG voting. His journalistic beat also includes developments in the banking sector around sustainability. Paul holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy from King’s College London.
Investors flag potential US influence and 'unintended consequences' in response to interim changes to UK Stewardship Code.
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Californian pension giant calls Nordea AM ‘valuable partner’ in net-zero effort.
University Pension Plan Ontario unveils new stewardship plan to tackle inequality-based systemic risks.
Investment giant’s 2024 voting spotlight also shows support for E&S proposals falling again.
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New York City’s ESG head tells RI that private market players are going from strength to strength, while public market managers are retreating from the spotlight.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia leans on CA100+ framework to cut ties with clients lacking credible transition plan.
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Lawyers for public pension fund beneficiary seek court approval for further claims against blocked boycott legislation amid appeal threat.
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Manager at £60bn scheme says quarterly reviews planned to address 'misalignment' with managers, urges firms to 'resist politicisation'.
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Former SEC lawyer Kurt Gottschall predicts ‘avalanche of challenges’ to watchdog’s anti-greenwashing fund disclosure rule.
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As BNP Paribas prepares to acquire its smaller rival, RI analyses how the French managers compare on sustainability teams, voting and stewardship, and ESG funds.
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