Voting & engagement

Derbyshire pension fund votes to withdraw against recommendation of fund head while Staffordshire pension panel votes to follow.

Hybrid AGMs, proxy advisor rules and digital voting among policy options listed in leaked document ahead of preliminary meeting.

Spokesperson flags statement by chair Paul Atkins that rules exceed SEC's authority and ⁠infringe on state laws.

Norwegian fund says ensuring robust shareholder rights and interoperable standards are areas of work with 'continued added value'.

Credible sector transition plans could depoliticise net zero while securing long-term capital to decarbonise key sectors of the UK economy, writes Chris Hall.

US pension giants air concerns in consultation responses, while European funds join faith-based investors signing ICCR statement.

Large European investors say corporate awareness growing as extreme heat bites, but action has been limited and data availability mixed.

Draft framework for defence investment covers screening, due diligence, navigating controversies, engagement, and communicating to clients and stakeholders

Lloyds sets £100bn target for sustainable and transition finance – Thailand SEC consults on tougher disclosure rules for ESG funds.

'Strategic' decision is second business unit shutdown in 2026 as US firm remains focused on core climate and ESG business areas.