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“Clear Direction” on ESG in New Guidance for Australian Super Funds  

Chris Hall

But clarity is really important when we’re talking about responsible investment, whether we’re talking ESG integration, screening, impact investing, stewardship or other approaches. Quinn said: ‘”It’s great to see ESG issues elevated in the revised guidance.

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New Climate Rules and Guidance for UK Pensions

Chris Hall

More than 50% of UK pension funds already hold some kind of impact investment, according to a new survey by Pensions for Purpose and Big Society Capital, which also found that 90% of schemes are looking to make impact investments in the UK.

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Keeping Up with the Neighbours 

Chris Hall

The country is also upping its game on stewardship, with New Zealand’s inaugural Stewardship Code launching last year with 17 signatories, says Simon O’Connor outgoing CEO of RIAA. “The Code was developed collaboratively by the industry and responds to our unique context in New Zealand,” he says.