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A major pension fund and real estate investor are putting €350 million toward building 1,000 age-appropriate homes for seniors in the Netherlands. Over half will be affordable, helping tackle both the housing crisis and the needs of an aging population.
Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan became the first Canadian pension fund to create an Indigenous Action Plan, setting 17 commitments to support reconciliation through hiring, education, and community partnerships. Twenty-six Indigenous employers now participate in the pension plan, with new training programs and community spaces opening doors for thousands.
Pension funds and asset managers are preparing to hold bank leaders accountable for backing away from environmental commitments. ShareAction will recommend votes against bank chairs who weaken their climate goals this spring.
A federal court struck down Texas's controversial law that banned pension funds from considering climate change when investing. The ruling protects investors' rights to make financial decisions based on environmental and social factors.
Katsina State just paid off $28 million in overdue retirement payments to thousands of workers who spent decades serving their communities. The Nigerian state government also saved $11.8 million through smart pension fund management that's now generating returns for future retirees.
India is pitching itself as the next major destination for clean energy investment, with ministers at Davos securing talks for billions in solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects. The country's promise of speed and scale is attracting attention from global pension funds and Middle Eastern partners.