Gender investing gap widest among under 25s
While the gap narrows after 35, it never reaches parity, AJ Bell finds
Pensions
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ShareAction issues ‘ambitious’ definition of responsible investment
The campaigning group says it has widespread public support for the move
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CA100+ lead investors back climate resolution at Shell
Asking company to align Scope 3 emissions with the Paris Agreement
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What’s next for the UK’s social taskforce?
Taskforce member James Alexander outlines objectives and where policymakers must direct attention
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Schroders launches first sustainable long term assets fund for UK pensions
Impact objective is to contribute positively to climate change and support the transition towards net zero
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UK pensions social taskforce launches to address data gap
Members join and objectives finalised since announcement last summer
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ESG gridlock as Republicans and Democrats battle over DOL rule
A resolution to kill the DOL ESG rule could come up for a vote soon, but legislation to codify the regulation will counter
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Social care investments in demand among 84% of pension schemes
Downing report cautions investors to expand understanding of the sector as interest grows
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‘No evidence’ pension fund TCFD reporting driving change on climate
Some pension funds ‘only viewing it as a compliance obligation’
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Investors back climate lawsuit against Shell’s board
ClientEarth says its claim is ‘in the interest of shareholders’
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BlackRock blindsided by Florida’s decision to pull $2 billion in anti-ESG move
The asset manager wasn’t aware of the decision until reading about it in a statement
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US regulation roundup: Disclosure and divestment
This year has seen huge strides in ESG regulation globally – here are the biggest developments for the US