Webinar explores LGPS role in tackling climate crisis
Investors are increasingly focused on using their assets to aid the battle against global warming, and the LGPS is no exception. In a recent development, the Northern LGPS pool signed[…]
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LGPS: Passive or responsible? You can’t have it both ways.
William Bourne argues there is an “irreconcilable conflict” between, on one hand, the increasing popularity of passive funds and, on the other, sustainable investment. Over the last 20 years the[…]
The physical risks of climate change: building a resilient response
Sponsored article: Investors who manage physical climate risk and grasp the opportunities are likely to be the most secure, writes Ian Simm. Reflecting on the recent Climate Week 2020, I’m[…]
How to clear those McClouds
The scale and complexity of McCloud demand a focus on governance, administration and project planning, writes Ian Colvin. When Lord Hutton produced his report on the future of public service[…]
Finding resilience in infrastructure investments: Focusing on the mega-trends
Sponsored article: The stable, non-cyclical cash flows that the infrastructure asset class can provide, writes Jerome Sousselier, are particularly attractive to investors looking to generate steady, predictable returns with low[…]
Exploring a pro-active stance to ESG data and listings
Integrating ESG into investment decision-making demands good data. Valborg Lie and David Evans explain their approach. ESG (environmental, social and governance factors) integration has become a household phenomenon in the[…]
Investing in the low-carbon transition
Sponsored article: Deidre Cooper and Graeme Baker explore the way investors can help counter climate change. Key points: Investors can contribute to tackling climate change by engaging with[…]
The European transition to renewables: Investing smartly
Sponsored article: The outlook for renewables is positive, writes Simon Eaves, with an opportunity to gain value while building a greener future. Over the past few years, the transitioning European[…]
A five-step climate action plan for LGPS
Pension funds are adjusting their investment portfolios to incorporate climate risk. But how do you align with the Paris agreement? Karen Shackleton offers a guide. An increasing number of discussions[…]
LGPS investment costs: Will a ‘surge’ be uncovered when the data comes in?
Investment costs are a big issue for LGPS. Chris Siers asks whether they are fair. Is the LGPS paying a fair price for investment services? It’s a good question but[…]
