February 2026
25Feb

UK. Trustees urged to integrate ESG across DB endgame routes as pricing risks evolve

Defined benefit (DB) pension scheme trustees must take a holistic and proactive approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks as endgame strategies evolve, a guide from Isio has stated. In its Endgame Sustainability Guide, the firm noted that discussions around endgame targets were shifting, with trustees now facing greater optionality between insurance, consolidation, and run-on strategies, rather than pursuing a single objective of full funding on a prudent basis. Isio head of sustainable investment, Cadi Thomas, warned that ESG risks were...

February 25, 2026
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25Feb

CalPERS appeals for ‘strong’ GPs in current political climate

California Public Employees’ Retirement System needs “strong” GPs to endure political opposition to climate and sustainability investments, according to CEO Marcie Frost. “We are getting a little more demanding about the capital, making sure that we have more values alignment,” Frost said during a keynote interview at PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026 in Orlando on Tuesday. “We need our GPs to be strong. We need our GPs to withstand the political pressures that they’re getting in addition to the political pressures that CalPERS continues to...

February 25, 2026
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January 2026
30Jan

Scaling Sustainable Investing in Emerging and Developing Economies: Frictions and Opportunities

By Caroline Flammer, Thomas Giroux & Geoffrey M. Heal Mobilizing private capital at scale is critical for financing sustainable development, particularly in emerging and developing economies (EMDEs), where capital is most needed. We conduct a global survey of senior investment decision-makers across a broad spectrum of capital providers, including asset managers, pension and sovereign wealth funds, development finance institutions, philanthropic investors, and others. The survey provides novel evidence on investors’ risk-return expectations, risk perceptions, and investment practices in EMDEs and...

January 30, 2026
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22Jan

Extinguishing ESG: US House Approves Prohibitive Bill for Pension Funds

A bill which would prohibit ESG factors being considered by pension fund managers and in pension plans has been narrowly approved by the US House of Representatives. The Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act – also referred to as HR 2988 – seeks to amend the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to specify requirements regarding the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors. It proposes to add limitations on consideration of non-pecuniary factors by fiduciaries, including ESG factors,...

January 22, 2026
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December 2025
02Dec

UK. FCA unveils ESG ratings proposals; consultation launched

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled proposals to ensure that environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings are transparent, reliable and comparable, following the government's decision to bring ESG ratings within the regulator's remit for the first time. The reforms, which are expected to generate around £500m in net benefits over the next decade, form part of a new consultation launched by the FCA, which is open until 31 March 2026. According to the regulator, the decision to bring ESG ratings...

December 2, 2025
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October 2025
22Oct

Los planes de pensiones internacionales apuestan por la ESG y los alternativos

El 62% de los planes internacionales de pensiones ya incluye opciones ESG, reflejando un fuerte avance frente al 51% en 2019 Uno de cada cinco planes ofrece fondos Shariah, mientras crece el acceso a activos alternativos y herramientas digitales, ampliando las opciones para distintos perfiles y necesidades de los partícipes El 34% de los planes cuenta con comités de supervisión formal y el 77% invierte en soluciones digitales WTW, firma global de consultoría, correduría y soluciones, ha publicado su última Encuesta global sobre...

October 22, 2025
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September 2025
25Sep

We need to harness pensions to progress the SDGs and economic prosperity

A decade after their adoption, the UN Sustainable Development Goals still need trillions of dollars of investment. Ten years ago today, the UN Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by 193 states at the UN General Assembly in New York. Celebrities from Beyoncé to Stephen Hawking and Malala backed the launch. The then-US President Barack Obama called it a historic achievement. He also warned that emerging and developing nations, “don’t just want aid, they want trade. They want businesses. They want investment”. In...

September 25, 2025
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25Sep

UK. ESG as part of investment strategies

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have become central to pension scheme investment strategies. As major institutional investors, pension schemes are at the forefront of an evolving regulatory and stakeholder landscape that demands both compliance and meaningful action. The ESG imperative for pension schemes ESG is no longer a ‘nice to have’ for schemes’ investment considerations. As the Pensions Regulator (TPR) has recently stated, awareness of and managing systemic risks is now a core part of effective trusteeship. It's a statutory...

September 25, 2025
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August 2025
28Aug

US. BlackRock decries ‘politicizing’ pension fund management

Top asset manager BlackRock (BLK.N), opens new tab on Wednesday pushed back against pressure from U.S. Republican and Democratic officials, saying both sides have injected politics into the running of retirement assets and it only seeks to fulfill its fiduciary duties to clients. The message isn't new but it came in an unusual memo the company sent to 43 state treasurers, auditors and other officials of both major political parties, seen by Reuters. In late July, 26 Republicans signed on to a letter, opens...

August 28, 2025
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26Aug

Dutch Central Bank strengthens nature risk rules for pension funds

The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has revised its guide on managing climate and nature-related risks, originally introduced in 2023. The move follows growing concerns about the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss on the Dutch financial system, particularly pension funds and insurance companies. The updated guidance reflects DNB’s expectation that pension funds must identify and manage climate and nature risks effectively. It also introduces enhanced best practice recommendations, shaped through consultations with industry stakeholders such as Ortec Finance. As part of its...

August 26, 2025
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