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Aegon 'transforms' £12bn of assets with ESG and private markets push

Aegon has awarded mandates to BlackRock and two other fund managers as it "revolutionises" its £12 billion ($15.2 billion) Universal Balanced Collection fund.

Integrating human rights into investment decision making

By directing funds toward companies that uphold human rights, investors can help drive meaningful progress while generating attractive returns at reduced risk, writes Miranda Beacham

The UK's SDR has overlooked 'ethical' funds

The UK's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) should create an additional label for 'ethical' funds, an asset manager has argued.

$9.5trn group of asset owners calls for 'smarter not more' engagement on climate

A $9.5 trillion group of asset owners has urged their asset managers to set clearer objectives for climate engagement with their investees, as one member called for a 'smarter not harder' approach.

The Future of ESG Data conference: ISSB 'will help transform Wild West ESG data market'

The work of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will help transform the Wild West of ESG data, a panel exploring potential game changers for the market heard.

The Future of ESG Data conference: ESG rating regulation must not 'prescribe what to provide to the market'

Forthcoming regulation of ESG rating providers must not dictate what they should provide to the market, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

Unlisted renewables to get boost from UK pensions initiative, Aegon says

Renewable energy investments are likely to be the target of UK pension funds seeking to up the proportion of their investments in unlisted equities, according to the CIO of Aegon.

UK pensions reforms to unlock billions for climate investments, CIOs say

Nine of the UK's largest pension schemes have signed up to a voluntary initiative to boost investment in unlisted equities, which CIOs have said could catalyse big investments in areas including climate-related technologies.

Aegon defends ESRS materiality assessments

Aegon has defended the proposed introduction of a requirement for companies to assess for themselves which sustainability-related information they must disclose under EU rules.