Five local government pension schemes have committed £100m collectively as cornerstone investors to a ten-year closed-end vehicle called Hearthstone Residential Fund 1 (HRF1).

The Hymans Robertson Staff Pension Plan's governance committee has taken various steps this year to improve member experience, writes Michael Klimes

PP research finds little support for amending pensions law to force consideration of climate risks.

Pension funds should incorporate climate change expertise onto trustee boards as it poses severe short-term risks to investments, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has warned.

The UK pensions system remains relatively ungenerous and unequal compared to other countries, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has said.

The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) and the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) have signed an updated version of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve co-operation and exchange of complaints information.

Michael Klimes explores whether consultants and actuaries could end up in court if they fail to give proper advice on financial risks related to climate change

PP research provides experts' verdicts on the Budget and investment risk

Closing the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) to future accrual would have "serious consequences" and alternative approaches should be explored, the University of Warwick's vice-chancellor has said.

Actuaries and investment consultants that fail to take account of climate risk in their work and advice face increasing risks of legal liability and regulatory action, according to ClientEarth.