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Learn moreA stronger focus on systemic risks needed for resilient portfolio returns
A stronger focus on systemic risks needed for resilient portfolio returns New Report identifies the importance of systemic stewardship 7 May 2025 At UKSIF’s Spring Conference in Edinburgh, UKSIF, Scottish Widows and Canbury have published a new report outlining the rationale for an enhanced focus on systemic risk in financial services with a clear…
UKSIF Calls for Urgent Action on Pensions Adequacy to Safeguard Pension Savers’ Futures and Create a More Sustainable Pension System
10th April March 2025 [London, UK] – UKSIF has released its pensions review, recommending the UK government consider wide-ranging and urgent reforms to the UK’s pensions sector as part of its ongoing Pensions Investment Review. The report highlights gaps in the current policy and regulatory framework for UK pension schemes and provides recommendations to ensure…
UK Economy Heading for $141 Billion Loss Caused by Stranded Fossil Fuel Assets, With Pension Funds on Track to Lose $19 Billion
Global economic exposure to fossil fuel asset stranding risk amounts to $2.28 trillion by 2040 The UK’s share of this exposure is $141 billion (£113 billion), which equates to around $3,279 (£2,595) per working adult $19 billion (£15.2 billion) worth of UK pension funds’ fossil fuel assets is at risk of stranding by 2040, which…
UKSIF Urges FRC to Maintain Robust Focus on Sustainability in Stewardship Code Definition
Read the full press release here: UKSIF Stewardship Code Press Release 19-02-25 [19th February 2025, London. UK.] The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has today submitted their response to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC)’s consultation on their review of the UK Stewardship Code. UKSIF emphasises the importance of the Stewardship Code and its…
UKSIF’s Sustainable Finance Outlook for 2025
London, 10th December 2025.– The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has today released our 2025 look ahead highlighting 5 key trends coming down the track next year. Your can read them in detail alongside commentary from our CEO James Alexander here: UKSIF Perspectives – 2025 Outlook The key milestones, updates and trends highlighted…
GSIA Report Identifies Misaligned Incentives for Investors and Policymakers at COP 29
Read the report here London UK., November 14, 2024 – As investors and international policy makers gather at COP29, The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA) released its report Transforming Global Finance for Climate Action: Addressing Misaligned Incentives and Unlocking Opportunities. In addition to offering specific recommendations to the policymakers at COP29, the report identifies barriers…
How to Talk To Your Clients About Sustainability
How To Talk To Your Clients About Sustainability [Thursday 17th October 2024] UKSIF has today released a member guide called ‘How to Talk to Your Clients About Sustainability’ which aims to share the results of research done into public understanding of various terms around sustainable investing. The guide aims to respond to the frequently…
The UKSIF Scorecard: Labour’s First 100 Days
UKSIF has today published their scorecard analysing actions introduced by Keir Starmer’s Labour Party in their first 100 days of government. This document presents UKSIF’s view on the progress made by the new UK government in their first 100 days in office. We separate our analysis into areas of positive progress, areas where more work…
Research Finds 1 in 3 Ex-Conservative Swing Voters Would Return if Climate Record Improved, but Pessimistic About Leadership Contestants
Read full press release here Wind and solar energy were highlighted as the most likely energy sources to lower household bills (49% and 43% respectively) Significantly fewer ex-Conservative voters thought increased oil and gas production would bring down energy bills (16% and 27% respectively) Wind and solar power scored joint-highest for growth. 73% of ex-Conservatives…
UKSIF Response to Record Offshore Wind Contracts Awarded at Auction Round 6 (AR6)
On the 3rd of September, the UK government announced 131 new energy ‘Contracts for Difference’ (CfD) in solar, wind and tidal energy had been awarded as a result of the annual auction. James Alexander, CEO of UKSIF comments: “The success of AR6 in securing record private investment into the UK’s clean power stands in contrast…
UKSIF Responds to Programme for Government in the King’s Speech
[17th July, 2024- London] Today, his Majesty King Charles III set out the programme for government in the House of Lords. Joe Dharampal-Hornby, Head of Public Affairs and Communications at UKSIF commented “Today’s King’s Speech sets out welcome commitments to attracting investment into the UK’s sustainable industries. Great British Energy has the potential to…
FCA’s Policy Overhauls to Listing Requirements on London Stock Exchange: UKSIF Reaction
[11th July 2024, London] This morning the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its well-trailed series of policy overhauls to the listing requirements for UK PLCs, having been in review / consultation from December 2023. Oscar Warwick Thompson, Head of Policy at UKSIF commented: “It is disappointing to see these new listings rules confirmed by the…