Japan’s GPIF Studying Stewardship Impact
Chris Hall
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
As a signatory of Japan’s Stewardship Code since 2014, GPIF is committed to upholding its eight principles in its engagement activities.
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A Step Forward for Stewardship
Chris Hall
MAY 12, 2023
“Asset owners in Germany and Belgium were basically following the asset managers’ lead on stewardship, as there is not much pressure applied on them to exert influence,” he said. “It The code is voluntary, but many institutional investors have signed up to it as a way of demonstrating their commitment to responsible investment.
Will Fiduciary Fog Clear for Trustees?
Chris Hall
MAY 24, 2023
The UK’s Law Commission published reports on the issue in 2014 and 2017. The 2014 report distinguished between trustees’ ability to take ‘financial factors’ and ‘non-financial factors’ into account in their investment decision making. The paper notes that the UK Stewardship Code is “guidance and not a legal obligation”.
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