#pension-funds tag

NYC politics

NYC pension funds want asset managers like BlackRock to have legitimate net-zero plans-or lose their business

New York City is enforcing climate standards for pension fund asset managers to divest from fossil fuels and support greener investments.

fromBond Buyer

1 week ago

New York City

NYC pension funds beat investment benchmarks

NYC politics

fromFast Company

NYC pension funds want asset managers like BlackRock to have legitimate net-zero plans-or lose their business

New York City is enforcing climate standards for pension fund asset managers to divest from fossil fuels and support greener investments.

more#new-york-city

Woman who withheld council tax in climate protest faces losing home

I really object having to hand money over knowing that it's going to be used in ways that are reckless, that are damaging my children's chances of a livable future, let alone my grandchildren.

Social justice

London

London's stock exchange needs a shot in the arm from the Treasury | Nils Pratley

A campaign is needed to revitalize interest in the London stock market and highlight its long-term benefits.

fromFortune

Norway pension fund blacklists firms supplying Israeli military

KLP Pension has excluded defense companies Oshkosh Corp. and ThyssenKrupp AG from investments due to their ties with the Israeli military and Gaza conflict.

US politics

fromIndependent

Everyone likes the idea of a tax-free lump sum - but taking it from your pension isn't always the smartest thing to do

When considering retirement options, it's essential for individuals to evaluate their long-term financial health rather than following traditional advice blindly. A lump sum may not always be the best choice.

Retirement

NYC politics

fromCity Limits

Comptroller Frontrunners Would Invest Pension Funds in Affordable Housing, But Approaches Vary

Brannan and Levine propose using city pension funds to finance affordable housing projects.

Brannan targets city workers; Levine aims for 75,000 units through private developer financing.

fromIndependent

'Four weeks to save Europe from all-out trade war with US' - as fears grow over Irish pensions

Pension funds could face a significant decline amidst rising tariff threats from the US to Europe.

Europe must act swiftly to avert an all-out trade war with the US.

3 months ago

Reeves's Mansion House accord on pension funds is long on virtue-signalling | Nils Pratley

The commitment is subject to fiduciary duty and consumer duty, meaning investments will prioritize return over patriotic sentiment unless government structures align favorably.

UK politics

fromBusiness Insider

3 months ago

A county pension fund in Pennsylvania just became the first known to cease purchasing new Tesla stocks

Elon Musk's choice to become a political figure rather than a customer-focused leader has compromised the Tesla brand, according to Lehigh County controller Mark Pinsley.

Retirement

UK politics