The number of US defined contribution retirement plans offering a sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) option could double in the next two to three years, a new report by Mercer and the US SIF Foundation reveals.
PRI releases infrastructure case studies
The United Nations-backed PRI has released a compendium to highlight how its signatories are implementing responsible investment practices in infrastructure investment.
Reading and loved ones the perfect holiday recipe
As much as reading and writing about pension and investment management is exhilarating, I’m super excited about a holiday reading list I’ve cultivated, and the new-found perspective it will give me to fulfil my role and responsibility as an industry observer.
Australian regulator will force funds to improve standards
Australia’s prudential regulator has flagged a range of changes that will bring regulatory oversight for the country’s $1.3 trillion industry up to a level similar to that in the insurance and banking industries.
Alaska focuses on infrastructure
Infrastructure co-investments will be a new area of focus for the $36.6 billion Alaska Permanent Fund, as reflected in changes to its strategic asset allocation last week.
Ontario Teachers’ fund joins PRI and outlines ESG views via video
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) has joined 15 other Canadian asset owners and become a recent signatory to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment Initiative (PRI).
