Litigation & class actions

Defence and construction sectors under particular focus.

Shareholders at AGM open door to court action against former Swiss bank chiefs.

Decisions were driven by politics and greed, says NY state Attorney General.

Lawsuit alleges corporate waste over Goldman compensation pool.

Case illustrative of trend for funds to sue advisors over valuations.

North Yorkshire and Merseyside wait for legal advice on lawsuit.

Investors look to recoup sub-prime losses.

RI talks to Kris Douma, who leads the governance of 2000 companies worldwide for Mn Services, the Dutch pension fund manager.

Michael Musuraca explains how the New York City Employees fund got active.

David Russell, co-head of Responsible Investment at the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the £31bn (€46bn) second largest UK pension fund, explains how its SRI strategy is not just about risk but also reward.