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Views from the stewardship front line: Why there’s reason for optimism
Castlefield’s Ita McMahon outlines her reasons for remaining optimistic about investee firms’ green commitments
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Transparency must lead the ESG reassessment of defence
If defence is no longer a regulatory grey area, the burden shifts to communication, writes FE fundinfo’s Helen Slater
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Mirova targets Europe’s 600 largest companies for biodiversity engagement campaign
Invited written responses to questions ahead of general meetings
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Two-thirds of advice firms plan to invest more in AI
Biggest opportunities are in simplifying the advice process, enhancing compliance efforts and improving marketing and lead generation
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Schroders publishes stewardship framework on climate risk resilience and adaptation
Previous research found the cost of extreme heat and flooding could equal more than 5% of operating profits
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EQ Investors considers ‘strategic partnership’ with larger firm
Philanthropist John Spiers said he believes that passing his shares to a foundation may no longer be the right path
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New politics, same principles: ESG through the lens of AI
Stu Breyer says were moving to a world of prudent risk management
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Sustainable investment managers battle with defence stocks ‘issue’ as Allianz drops exclusions
Group recently dropped exclusions on military equipment and services, and some nuclear weapons
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AXA IM among shareholders to urge Next, M&S and JD Sports to tackle poverty wages
Shareholder resolutions have been filed as low paid workers are hit hardest by cost-of-living pressures
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Calls for updated Modern Slavery Act amid claims of ‘superficial statements’
A decade on from its introduction, investors are suggesting reforms to Modern Slavery Act
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Rathbones launches sixth Votes Against Slavery campaign with record support
Forced labour in the private economy generates $236bn in illegal profits per year globally
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Misalignment between asset owners and managers leads to inconsistent engagement strategies
Pensions for Purpose observed significant variations in voting, engagement and accountability
