All Fiduciary duty articles – Page 2
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Thought leadership
Shifting ERISA ESG policy: from collateral to integral
Unlike public pension plans, private-sector retirement plans (including both DC and DB plans) must maintain compliance with ERISA regulations, specifically the fiduciary requirements, when selecting investment options.
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Thought leadershipERISA plans and ESG incorporation: trends in the US pension market
The overall trend in US private sector pension provision is one of risk transfer from corporate plan sponsors to the beneficiaries, with companies seeking to avoid the long-term pension liabilities inherent in the DB plan structure. Corporate DB plans are closing to new members and converting pension provision to defined ...
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Thought leadership
From marginal to mandatory: The evolution of ERISA fiduciary duty and ESG incorporation
The attitudes of ERISA plan sponsors toward the incorporation of ESG factors into their plans have followed stages that have reflected the PRI’s approach to the US market. Each stage has required distinct approaches, arguments and strategies.
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Thought leadership
Untangling stakeholders for broader impact: ERISA plans and ESG incorporation
The US accounts for the largest share of pension assets globally. Increasingly, US investors are incorporating ESG factors into their investment decisions.
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Thought leadership
Fiduciary duty in the 21st century: Ireland roadmap
As a step towards implementing Fiduciary duty in the 21st century’s recommendations, the Ireland roadmap sets out recommendations in four categories: regulation, capacity building, stewardship and intermediation and corporate reporting.
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Thought leadership
Fiduciary duty in the 21st century: Ohio roadmap
As a step towards implementing Fiduciary duty in the 21st century’s recommendations, the Ohio roadmap sets out recommendations in four categories: treasurer offices, universities, public pension funds and climate change coalitions.
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Thought leadership
Investor duties and ESG integration in China
As a step towards implementing Fiduciary duty in the 21st century’s recommendations, the China roadmap sets out recommendations based on four priority themes: policy framework and sustainable guidance; regulation on ESG integration and disclosure for pension funds and their investment managers; disclosure requirements for companies; sustainable and green finance products, ...
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News and press
UK government considers broadening social impact decision making for retirement plans
The Department for Work and Pensions has set out its recommendation that the Investment Regulations should be amended to require trustees to state their policies in relation to ESG issues.
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News and press
PRI wins Outstanding Industry Contribution gong at IPE awards
The PRI took home the Outstanding Industry Contribution award this week at the Investments and Pensions Europe ceremony in Prague.
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News and press
European Commission consults on investor duties and sustainability
The European Commission today launched a public consultation on investor duties (sometimes referred to as fiduciary duties) and sustainability.
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Thought leadership
The SDGs are the globally agreed sustainability framework
Not taking account of the SDGs could jeopardise comprehensive fulfilment of investors’ fiduciary duty.
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Webinar
Al Gore introduces fiduciary duty in the 21st century
Former Vice President and Chairman of Generation Investment Management, Al Gore, introduces the PRI, UNEP FI and The Generation Foundation’s Fiduciary duty in the 21st century programme.
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News and press
PRI welcomes launch of the FSC stewardship standard
The PRI today welcomed the launch of Australia’s first compulsory asset stewardship code for fund managers by the Financial Services Council (FSC).
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Thought leadership
Fiduciary duty in the 21st century: Germany roadmap
As a step towards implementing Fiduciary duty in the 21st century’s recommendations, the Germany roadmap sets out recommendations based on four priority themes: government leadership, institutional investors, fund managers and implementation of the CSR directive.
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News and press
PRI launches South Africa roadmap
Today, the PRI, UNEP FI and The Generation Foundation published a new report – The South Africa Roadmap– which builds on the report Fiduciary duty in the 21st century.
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Thought leadership
Fiduciary duty in the 21st century: South Africa roadmap
As a step towards implementing Fiduciary duty in the 21st century’s recommendations, the South Africa roadmap sets out recommendations in four categories: regulatory guidance, enhanced stewardship, investor education and corporate reporting.
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News and press
PRI publishes Japan roadmap: new report makes recommendations on ESG considerations for the Japanese market
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), UNEP FI and the Generation Foundation today published a new report — the Japan Roadmap — which builds on the report Fiduciary duty in the 21st century.
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Thought leadership
Fiduciary duty in the 21st century: Japan roadmap
As a step towards implementing Fiduciary duty in the 21st century’s recommendations, the Japan roadmap sets out recommendations in five categories: stewardship and engagement, corporate governance, ESG disclosure and guidance for pension schemes, corporate disclosure and asset owner leadership.
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Thought leadership
Fiduciary duty in the 21st century: Brazil roadmap
As a step towards implementing Fiduciary duty in the 21st century’s recommendations, the Brazil roadmap makes recommendations in five categories: regulatory action, investor education, corporate reporting, stewardship and engagement and industry guidance.
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Thought leadership
Fiduciary duty in the 21st century: Canada roadmap
As a step towards implementing Fiduciary duty in the 21st century’s recommendations, the Canada roadmap sets out recommendations in four categories: regulatory action, stewardship, corporate reporting and investor education.
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