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What percentage of the 100 largest asset owners are pension funds, according to the Thinking Ahead Institute in 2022?
What percentage of the 100 largest asset owners are pension funds, according to the Thinking Ahead Institute in 2022?
- 67%
- 75%
- 56% (correct)
- 40%
Who holds the ultimate fiduciary responsibility in a pension fund?
Who holds the ultimate fiduciary responsibility in a pension fund?
- Executives
- Trustees (correct)
- Beneficiaries
- Members
What is the primary concern of trustees in a pension fund?
What is the primary concern of trustees in a pension fund?
- Maximizing investment returns
- Minimizing operational costs
- Increasing asset allocation
- Ensuring members' benefits are secure (correct)
What is a characteristic of pension funds that makes ESG risks particularly relevant to their investments?
What is a characteristic of pension funds that makes ESG risks particularly relevant to their investments?
Who is responsible for the management of pension savings and payouts to beneficiaries upon retirement?
Who is responsible for the management of pension savings and payouts to beneficiaries upon retirement?
What is a factor that affects the level of delegation between trustees and executives in a pension fund?
What is a factor that affects the level of delegation between trustees and executives in a pension fund?
What percentage of respondents in the survey conducted by PGB cited a preference for investments in sustainable energy?
What percentage of respondents in the survey conducted by PGB cited a preference for investments in sustainable energy?
According to the interpretation of fiduciary duty in some jurisdictions, what is considered as part of 'acting in the interest' of pension fund beneficiaries?
According to the interpretation of fiduciary duty in some jurisdictions, what is considered as part of 'acting in the interest' of pension fund beneficiaries?
What percentage of respondents in the survey cited the need to meet fiduciary duty and regulations as a key driver for adopting ESG principles?
What percentage of respondents in the survey cited the need to meet fiduciary duty and regulations as a key driver for adopting ESG principles?
What is the purpose of PGB's mandatory survey on members' risk appetite?
What is the purpose of PGB's mandatory survey on members' risk appetite?
How often does PGB conduct a survey on responsible investment among its participants?
How often does PGB conduct a survey on responsible investment among its participants?
What percentage of respondents in the survey supported investments in tobacco?
What percentage of respondents in the survey supported investments in tobacco?
What is a common reason beneficiaries may inquire about their pension funds' investments?
What is a common reason beneficiaries may inquire about their pension funds' investments?
How can national and local governments influence the integration of ESG factors in pension funds?
How can national and local governments influence the integration of ESG factors in pension funds?
What is a potential contradiction in the behavior of asset owners with long-term liabilities?
What is a potential contradiction in the behavior of asset owners with long-term liabilities?
How can pension funds integrate long-termism into their investment approach?
How can pension funds integrate long-termism into their investment approach?
What is a potential role of beneficiaries in advancing pension funds' responsible investment policies?
What is a potential role of beneficiaries in advancing pension funds' responsible investment policies?
What is a characteristic of asset owners with long-term liabilities, such as pension funds?
What is a characteristic of asset owners with long-term liabilities, such as pension funds?
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