LINKS
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Association of British Insurers (ABI) Investment
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The ABI (Association of British Insurers) represents the collective interest of the UK’s insurance industry. The Association speaks out on issues of common interest. |
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Carbon
Disclosure Project (CDP)
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The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) provides a secretariat for the world’s largest institutional investor collaborative imitative on the business implications of climate change. CDP coordinates institutional investors who collectively sign a single annual global request for disclosure of information on greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Institutional Shareholders’ Committee (ISC)
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The ISC
consists of representatives of the Association
of British Insurers, the Investment Management
Association, the Association of Investment
Companies and the National Association of
Pension Funds. These organisations have formed
ISC to provide a forum for its member’s
organisations to discuss and agree matters.
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Financial
Reporting Council (FRC)
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The FRC is
responsible for promoting high standards of
corporate governance. The aim is to maintain an
effective Combined Code on Corporate Governance
and promote its widespread application. It also
aims to ensure the related guidance, such as
that of internal control is current and
relevant, influence the EU and global corporate
governance development and promote boardroom
professionalism.
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FTSE4Good
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FTSE
International launched the FTSE4Good Index
series for socially responsible investment. The
series was designed with the support of UNICEF,
the United Nations Children’s Fund, and use of
data provided by ERIS, the Ethical Investment
Research Service. The FTSE4Good Advisory
Committee is responsible for the management of
the FTSE4Good selection criteria and for
undertaking the review of all FTSE4Good
Indices. All of the FTSE4Good revenue goes to UNICEF.
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Governance
for Owners
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Governance
for Owners (GO) is an independent partnership
between major institutional share owners, a
long-term financial backer and GO senior
executives. GO is dedicated to adding long-term
shareholder value for clients by exercising
owners’ rights.
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Hermes
Equity Ownership Services (EOS)
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Hermes EOS
offers a comprehensive responsible investment
and corporate governance advisory service. EOS service allows for involved and informed shareholders.
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Investment
Management Association IMA
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The IMA
aims to bring improvements in the legal,
regulatory and fiscal environment. It also aims
to maintain and enhance the reputation of the
industry and provide a centre of excellence for
development of knowledge and understanding.
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Institutional Shareholder Services Inc (ISS)
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Institutional Shareholder Services Inc (ISS),
providing corporate
governance solutions that enhance interaction
between shareholders and companies.
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National
Association of Pension Fund (NAPF)
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The NAPF
has been involved in corporate governance
within the UK for over 20 years.
The NAPF have a Corporate Governance Policy which is reviewed by members and updated regularly and is based on the provision of the Combined Code. The policy aims to protect the interests of its members as shareholders and to provide guidance to companies.
The NAPF regularly engages with, and is consulted by, companies on corporate governance matters such as board structures and executive remuneration. It has also established a Case Committee to lobby for change at a company which is seen to be underperforming.
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| UK Social Investment Forum (UKSIF) | LGIM has been a member of the UK Social Investment Forum (UKSIF) since 2004. UKSIF is the UK’s membership network for Socially Responsible Investment (SRI). UKSIF’s primary purpose is to promote and encourage the development and positive impact of SRI among UK-based investors. UKSIF has more than two hundred members and affiliates including retail and institutional fund managers, investment consultants, pension funds, investment banks, financial advisers, SRI research providers, trade unions, banks and non-governmental organisations. |
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Research,
Recommendations and Electronic Voting (RREV)
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RREV is a joint venture with the NAPF. RREV offers a number of corporate governance and electronic voting services designed specifically to meet the needs of investment managers and pension funds. |
