Catherine Howarth

A contentious report claims ESG resolutions at American company AGMs can do more harm than good. James Phillips explores the findings

Phasing has arrived with auto-enrolment contributions rising from 2% to 5% for millions of pension savers. As we wait to see what happens as a result, James Phillips asks what's next.

Catherine Howarth says unlike the EU, our own policy-makers have been cautious in seeking to make the financial sector useful to Britain's environmental and social goals

What were the most read analysis articles on Professional Pensions over the last 12 months? Here are the top stories of the year

ESG fund ratings are an oft-used tool for impact investing, but lack of standardised data means other analysis is necessary. James Phillips explores their usefulness

Catherine Howarth says the tax avoidance revelations show transparent investment systems are in the public interest and must be applied to pensions

Names six members of new committee

Catherine Howarth explains why it is essential UK policy on sustainability doesn't fall behind following Brexit

Some of the country's largest pension schemes have joined a £6.1trn investor coalition urging firms to reveal more information about workforce management.

BMO Global Asset Management has begun excluding companies with fossil fuel reserves from some of its responsible funds, with an aim to completely divest across the range by 2020.