BlackRock hits back at ShareAction report while halting meetings with investee companies
The asset manager championed its voting record while simultaneously backing away from engagement meetings
Engagement
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AGM ballots: An unlikely DEI battleground
Castlefield’s Ita McMahon explains why DEI has become a topic of heated debate and looks at some of the emerging trends
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‘Be prepared to revisit regulation’ around stewardship efforts
Panellists at a recent IA forum discussed the proposed changes to the FRC UK Stewardship Code
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Young people want to see authenticity around financial firms’ social claims
A firm’s approach to social justice influences young people’s decision on where to bank, invest and spend, report finds
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BankInvest appoints EOS at Federated Hermes to provide active ownership services
EOS currently has £2.1trn in assets under advice globally
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AIC proposes company law amendments to widen voting access
Amendments to company law would require platforms to opt in investors automatically to receive company information and voting rights
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More than half of investors still consider ESG factors during portfolio asset allocation
Difficulty in measuring impact and inconsistent regulations are the biggest barriers
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Decarbonisation engagement: How third-party managers are responding
Quilter Cheviot’s Gemma Woodward analyses firms’ net-zero targets – and identifies the priorities for engagement
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Can the magnificent seven ever be considered a ‘responsible’ investment?
With mental health and worker rights concerns, it is a ‘balancing act between making a lot of money and wanting to be a good citizen’
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Climate change is clients’ ‘top engagement priority’ as global warming exceeds 1.5°C for the first time
Climate-fuelled disasters shine a spotlight on the material risks linked to global warming
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Cyber resiliency should be a ‘top priority’ for investors
Railpen and RLAM’s latest report provides guidance for investors on cybersecurity risks
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Global sustainable equities outlook 2025: Volatility will create opportunities
Even though managers highlight Trump may withdraw from sustainable initiatives, opportunities remain in green energy, healthcare and industrials