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For those wishing to respond to the current DWP Pension scheme trustee consultation, which will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the way DC schemes view SRI/ESG/Impact investment, here is the link to the current consultation:
‘Consultation on clarifying and strengthening trustees’ investment duties’.
Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment and Disclosure) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
In brief, my view is that their proposals are very positive.
In an ideal world I would love for the DWP to be able to call for stronger pension scheme requirements, but I recognise that they must work within the confines of the where we are today.
To check out their proposals and respond to their consultation please go to this link.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pension-trustees-clarifying-and-strengthening-investment-duties
The article below my ‘preamble’ is reproduced with kind permission from ‘Responsible Investor’ – published yesterday (11/9/2018). But first an introduction… Executive summary for retail professionals: In brief, the DWP has announced that they will expect pension trustees to consider ESG risks and opportunities – and specifically reference ‘climate change’ as an area they should […]
Good Money Week 2018 – SRI Services & Partners event ‘Screened, Themed and Engaged 2018 event: Sustainability & Suitability’ We are currently getting ready to celebrate the 11th Good Money Week, putting the final touches to our annual event for financial services intermediaries. Details of the event are below: When? 3rd October 2018 Where? The Mermaid, Puddle Dock […]
I am running rather late with blogs at the moment as there is so much happening – but felt it important to flag the news that the FCA is looking into the area of ESG/SRI in Q1 2019 – as part of their response to the Law Commission’s review of Pensions and Social Investment. None […]