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  • ASIC fines Mercer in 'landmark' greenwashing case

    02 August 2024

    The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has fined Mercer Superannuation AUD11.3 million ($7.7 million) for greenwashing, in a case the regulator said was the first of its kind and was a landmark for the financial services industry.

  • Levelling up agenda to help UK local government pensions to invest in biodiversity, says Mercer

    21 February 2024

    Local government pension schemes are looking for biodiversity investment opportunities, Mercer has said, but warned other pension schemes might face difficulties in finding suitable investments.

  • Don't rush into exclusionary policies on nature, says Mercer

    15 February 2024

    Mercer has urged investors not to rush into creating exclusionary policies on nature without developing adequate governance or engagement strategies.

  • Proceed with caution when considering biodiversity strategies, warns Mercer

    08 February 2024

    Mercer called on investors to step up investment and engagement on biodiversity, but warned them to remain cautious when considering allocating to some biodiversity strategies.

  • ICSWG updates climate competency framework to include stewardship reporting

    23 November 2023
  • UK pensions reforms to unlock billions for climate investments, CIOs say

    11 July 2023

    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.

  • Australian regulator launches greenwashing litigation against superfund

    28 February 2023

    The Australian regulator has launched court action against 'superfund' Mercer Super for misleading its sustainable fund investors over its involvement in fossil fuels.

  • People Moves 23rd Dec: BlueBay, ISSB, MJ Hudson and more...

    23 December 2022
  • People moves, 6 May: Amundi, Mercer, Robeco, EBRD & more...

    06 May 2022
  • People moves: DWS, Mercer, Robeco, NN IP, AIG ... and more

    13 August 2021