Tag Archives: Responsible Investment

Royal London IGC report – a welcome shift in focus

Posted on March 27, 2020 by henry tapper

Royal London are (as usual), the first IGC to report. They have been kind and sent me the Chair’s Statement which saves me searching. But it’s easy to track down here The IGC has delivered a really interesting read which … Continue reading →

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Why the FCA cares about IGCs

Posted on December 20, 2019 by henry tapper

New powers for IGCs Slipped into the wash-up of consultation responses and Calls for Input published in the last full business week of 2019 was the FCA’s PS19/30 which substantially extends the role of IGCs IGCs currently provide independent oversight … Continue reading →

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Boring Money – Extinction Rebellion and Responsible Asset Owners – we cannot go on the way we are.

Posted on October 9, 2019 by henry tapper

Yesterday I was lucky to see the best of institutional and retail financial services. In Church House, the seat of the Church of England, I saw institutional investors and asset owners renounce green-washing and embrace responsible – impactful -investment with … Continue reading →

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You want to help people engage with pensions? WATCH THIS!

Posted on May 24, 2019 by henry tapper

Wow! Quietroom have put together a short video of clips of  people confronted by the investments in their pensions. The video also sees what happens when people see a “stunning list of good things” There are a couple of clips … Continue reading →

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Why we must guard against ESG profiteering.

Posted on May 4, 2019 by henry tapper

There is a great wave of enthusiasm amongst the investment community for responsible investments, the three factors underpinning it, Environmental, Social and Governance came into almost every discussion at this week ‘s Public and Private Pensions Summit. But with such … Continue reading →

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Alright LCP and First Actuarial – here’s my ESG challenge to you!

Posted on April 20, 2018 by henry tapper

I’d alert readers to an excellent thought piece by LCP consultant, Sam Cobley. You can read it here. Sam ponders why, while every trustee and IGC chair is now commenting on Responsible Investment and Environmental, Social and Governance issues. So few … Continue reading →

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