News in brief - 4 October 2019

Brunel Pension Partnership has appointed Truvalue Labs to evaluate its ESG and reputational risks.

Truvalue Labs, a company specialising in AI-driven ESG data, was appointed following Brunel’s adoption of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, being the first LGPS to do so. Commenting, Brunel chief responsible investment officer, Faith Wardm said: “We like the objectivity of Truvalue Labs’ data that isn’t dependent upon what companies publish about themselves. Their timely material ESG data helps us to continually monitor the managers in our client partners funds and to evaluate and select new managers.”

Nest has launched a video to better inform members about responsible investing.

The animation aims to provide more detailed information about its responsible investment approach in an engaging and accessible way. The first in a range of informational videos, they will be available to members and the public on Nest’s website, as well as being made available to employers to host on their intranet.

B&CE, provider of The People's Pension, has appointed Jane Dunlop as its general counsel.

Dunlop joined B&CE in September, bringing with her experience from holding senior roles within the financial services, insurance and pensions sectors. She was previously director of legal (life) for Aviva UK Insurance and head of legal for Friends Like UK. Dunlop commented: “I am thrilled to have joined such a progressive organisation. I am thoroughly enjoying my early days at B&CE and relish the challenges that await.”

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