Divestment and fiduciary duty: It is time to end the confusion

James Murray
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It is already entirely possible to interpret fiduciary duty in a way that tackles climate risks and allows for divestment, but plans to update investment rules are still hugely welcome

The first thing to say about the government's hugely welcome move to update investment rules to make it easier for pension funds to respond to climate risks is that it really should not be necessary...

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