Scottish Widows calls on asset managers to sign Stewardship Code and bolster green investment

Michael Holder
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Growing numbers of pension providers are setting net zero goals | Credit: Scottish Widows
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Growing numbers of pension providers are setting net zero goals | Credit: Scottish Widows

Pensions giant calls on those managing its £190bn of savings to sign up to FRC responsible investing code by 2024

Scottish Widows has today called on all firms responsible for managing its £190bn of pensions, savings, and investments to sign up to the UK Stewardship Code by 2024, in a move it views as key to combatting...

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