Top Story of the Week Environmental and Social Issues Dominate Shareholder-Sponsored Resolutions for Third Consecutive Year
(Thursday - April 05, 2012)
Source: MarketWatch - New Ernst & Young LLP report shows investors continue to connect sustainability issues with growth opportunities and risk management efforts. Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Reporting
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(Wednesday - April 11, 2012)
Source: Forbes - One of climate change’s biggest impacts is on water systems. Unreliable water can impact both corporate bottom lines and jeopardize natural security, as two recent reports point out. Climate change is changing precipitation... Chevy Volt comeback: gas prices spur best-ever monthly sales
(Wednesday - April 11, 2012)Associated Profiles : Union of Concerned Scientists
Source: CS Monitor- GM had temporarily closed a Chevy Volt plant because of slack demand. But that changed in March with a record 2,289 units sold. GM's new target: 3,000 a month. 10 Ways Your Business Can Combat Digital Darwinism
(Monday - April 09, 2012)Associated Profiles : Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Source: Forbes- In 2012, the digital landscape continues to undergo significant shifts that will have profound effects on business in the months ahead. CLIMATE CHANGE: Eye on the oceans
(Thursday - April 05, 2012)Associated Profiles : International Programme on the State of the Ocean
Source: IRIN News - The tide seems to be finally turning for the oceans. After years of neglect, there is a growing focus on the health of the oceans, which helps sustain life on earth, particularly in light of the impact of rising levels of carbon... Commentary Why corporate boards should listen to investors on sustainability
(Wednesday - April 11, 2012)
Source: GreenBiz.com - A recently published white paper from Ernst & Young asks corporate boards if they are prepared for a focus by investors on sustainability issues. The results of the 2011 proxy season have set the stage for what will occur in... Research Ice age study delivers blow to global-warming skeptics
(Friday - April 06, 2012)
Source: Christian Science Monitor - A new study finds that rising levels of carbon dioxide drove rising temperatures at the end of the last ice age. The findings contrast with previous studies, which skeptics of human-triggered global warming said showed that CO2... Sovereign Wealth Funds Russia may invest wealth fund in economy: Putin
(Wednesday - April 11, 2012)Associated Profiles : National Wealth Fund
Source: Reuters - Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the government should consider investing money held in the larger of its two sovereign wealth funds in regional development and strategic projects. Iran wealth fund may reach US$55 bil: president
(Monday - April 09, 2012)Associated Profiles : Iran Oil Stabilisation Fund
Source: China Post - DUBAI--Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday the country's sovereign wealth fund could reach US$55 billion by March next year if oil prices kept high, in an apparent bid to defend his economic record in the face... Alaska's Answer to the Dreaded Resource Curse
(Thursday - April 05, 2012)Associated Profiles : Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, Libyan Investment Authority
Source: BusinessWeek - Libya’s new government has been tracking down billions of dollars in assets that have gone missing from the nation’s sovereign wealth fund, the Libyan Investment Authority, long a personal plaything for members of the late... Asset Managers Carlyle 'to seek $8 bn in stock float'
(Wednesday - April 11, 2012)Associated Profiles : The Carlyle Group
Source: AFP - The Carlyle Group, a global asset manager that oversees some $150 billion in investments, aims to raise up to $8 billion in its upcoming share offer, the New York Times reported. Looking for the Next Generation in Private Equity
(Thursday - April 05, 2012)Associated Profiles : The Blackstone Group
Source: NY Times - A handful of men who reign over the private equity industry are now in their 60s, but they have set forth no clear succession plans. Commentary Sports stadiums blossom into sustainability champs
(Monday - April 09, 2012)Associated Profiles : MSCI Group (NYSE: MDX)
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US Pension Funds DiNapoli to donors: attest that your money is clean
(Tuesday - April 10, 2012)Associated Profiles : New York State Common Retirement Fund
Source: Buffalo News blog - State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is having a fundraiser this week on Long Island for his 2014 re-election campaign account. You can be an "entry level'' donor for $100 or, at the top, get the title of ... California Teacher Pension Plan’s Unfunded Gap Widens
(Tuesday - April 10, 2012)Associated Profiles : California State Teachers’ Retirement System
Source: BusinessWeek- The California State Teachers’ Retirement System, the second-biggest U.S. public pension, said the gap between its assets and projected obligations rose $8.5 billion as investment gains failed to cover previous losses. Mandatory pension-contribution appeal goes straight to Florida Supreme Court
(Sunday - April 08, 2012)Associated Profiles : Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
Source: Tallahassee Democrat - An appeal of a ruling that struck down a requirement for public employees to contribute to their pensions is going to the Florida Supreme Court. Colorado Treasurer Loses Bid for Pension Plan Data Access
(Thursday - April 05, 2012)Associated Profiles : Colorado Public Employees Retirement System (PERA)
Source: Bloomberg - Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton lost a bid for a court order affording him “unfettered” access to records of the state’s Public Employees Retirement Association. Watching the Watchers  Folksam
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Established: 1908
Estimated asset base: 280 billion Swedish kronor (roughly USD42.24 billion) (Source: Folksam, accessed October 12, 2011)
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Storebrand and Harcourt are partners for Belair (Lux) Sustainable Alternatives SRI Fund, a fund of hedge funds.Involved in Nordic Engagement Cooperation with Ilmarinen and KLP, with screening from GES Investment Services.
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Folksam is one of Sweden’s largest insurance companies and investment managers. Assets in early 2011 were listed on the Folksam Web site as SEK 280 billion, and the firm works with pension funds. Folksam is a mutual issuer owned by its members. News Sweeps
SAS Picks Accenture for Analytics Implementation in EU Contract
(Friday - April 06, 2012) Associated Profiles : Folksam
- SiliconANGLE - Apr 06 11:25am - IT consultation Accenture has been chosen by the SAS Institute to help deploy their Risk Management for Insurance initiative in a client environment. The company in question is Folksam, a Swedish... ]Accenture to Team with SAS Institute for Sweden’s Folksam Solvency II Regs
(Wednesday - April 04, 2012) Associated Profiles : Folksam
- Insurance Journal - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago - Global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company Accenture announced that it will team with SAS Institute “to implement the SAS Risk Management for...
Accenture to Team with SAS Institute to Help Folksam Meet Solvency II Requirements
(Tuesday - April 03, 2012) Associated Profiles : Folksam
- Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 03 01:00am - Accenture will team with SAS Institute to implement the SAS Risk Management for Insurance solution group-wide at Folksam, one of Sweden's largest insurers, to help... |
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