Contents


Social investing


The cost of living crisis is pushing the S in ESG to the fore. Mark Dunne reports.


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Interview: Liz Fernando Nest’s deputy chief investment officer discusses the cultural impact of moving from DB to DC as well as why she’s keeping an eye on the unions in Germany.


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ESG Club conference portfolio institutional’s annual ESG Club conference has been held in person for the first time. Read our 12-page review of the panel discussions which looked at various environmental issues and how to stop people falling into poverty when coal mines close.


Creating sustainable change (now)


50 Japan


Why a policy set by Japan’s central bank is creating opportunity for investors. Mona Dohle reports.


54 Germany


Who is setting the standard in Germany’s institutional investment market and what issues are at the top of their agenda? We attended our sister publication’s annual conference and awards to find out.


6 News 8 Noticeboard 9 The Big Picture


10 Industry view 21 ESG: News 58 The final countdown


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