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USS announces divestment from weapons, coal, and tobacco
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) will divest from tobacco, coal, and controversial weapons manufacturers following “years of demand” from members and recent protests on its overall commitment to climate action.
Unomedical scheme completes £10m buyout with Aviva
The Unomedical Pension Plan has agreed to a £10m buyout of its 65 members’ liabilities with Aviva.
XPS tracker: Covid-19 deaths may have reached 50,000
A new tracker launched by XPS Pensions Group predicts Covid-19 related deaths for the UK are now at or close to 50,000.
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Fraser Smart: Seeking a nirvana for BA pension members
Technology is at the heart of BA Pensions’ drive to help members and it wants to share that with others. James Phillips speaks to BA Pensions chief executive Fraser Smart.
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Compulsory fiduciary management and retendering: how smaller schemes are disproportionately impacted
But could reforms like mandatory tendering actually hamper the small-size schemes who tend to use fiduciary management the most?
Professional Pensions, working in association with BMO Global Asset Management, asked over 100 pension scheme trustees for their views on this matter.
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Institutional Guide to ETFs
ETFs are an integral part of the investment process for many institutional investors, traders and risk managers. They are changing the way institutions construct portfolios, fine-tune risk and manage operational tasks like cash management and portfolio transitions.
One of the drivers of ETF growth is the ease and speed with which ETFs enable investors to express their investment views; this makes trade execution one of a number of important factors driving ETF investors' returns.
The 2018 Guide to ETFs highlights how institutions are using ETFs across asset classes to improve portfolio outcomes.
