Government plans to change investment regulations on ESG risks

Stephanie Baxter
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The government says it plans to clarify legislation around consideration of broader long-term financial risks, and schemes' ability to consider members' non-financial or ethical concerns.

It believes this will make it easier for trustees of pension schemes to invest members' savings in assets that can "do good", as well as delivering market returns. The government set out its int...

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