Investment
DB deficit could be halved by adopting new 'end-game' solutions
The funding gap across FTSE 350 schemes could be slashed by as much as £275bn if schemes look beyond traditional ways of creating value. Victoria Ticha examines how
European investors 'ahead of the curve' in sustainable investing
Schroders survey reveals sustainable investment activity is highest among European investors. Kim Kaveh explores the research.
Laura Bottega: Perseverance, passion and the will to succeed
Morgan Stanley Investment Management managing director Laura Bottega was recognised at the Women in Pensions Awards. She tells Stephanie Baxter what has been key to her success.
Sterling spikes as inflation beats expectations to hit six-month high of 2.7%
UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 2.7% in August, beating analysts' expectations of a drop to 2.4% from 2.5% the previous month.
UPDATED: The UK's biggest pension consulting firms
PP has analysed the accounts of the biggest pension consulting firms and recorded the turnover (revenue) in their most recent accounts. The full leaderboard is below…
10 years after Lehmans: How schemes have fared
A decade on from the investment bank's collapse, James Phillips looks at the crisis' impact on the industry and where schemes are today.
Hammond open to RPI reform but up to 'ONS to initiate'
Chancellor Philip Hammond has said he would be happy to hear about reforming the retail prices index (RPI) as long as the Office of National Statistics (ONS) initiates discussions.
Why peak LDI could be further off than we think
Predictions that LDI flows could peak as soon as 2021 have led to hopes of higher gilt yields. However, Stephanie Baxter finds there are many variables at play.
Robots making robots and the future of Japan
Isaac Asimov's first law of robotics states a robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. Here, Miyuki Kashima, BNY Mellon head of Japanese equity investments, describes how current developments in Japan...
Three UK pension funds lagging behind European peers on climate change
The Universities Superannuation scheme (USS), Railways Pension Scheme (RPS), and Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (ESPS) are "at risk of breaching their fiduciary responsibilities", according to an Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) report.
Navigating ECB tightening: Risks and opportunities in European credit
As Europe faces a complex tapering trajectory, Michaël Lok looks at a number of emerging opportunities in credit
Average regular pension withdrawal rate jumps from 4.7% to 5.9% - FCA
The average annual pension withdrawal rate jumped more than one percentage point between 2016/17 and 2017/18, according to the latest data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Debt and retirement saving: walking the tightrope
In the latest in series of DC columns from Newton Investment Management, Catherine Doyle says personal debt may not be a reason to forgo making provision for retirement
NEST seeks out private credit manager for first time
NEST is challenging the asset management sector to come up with an affordable and innovative private credit solution for itself and the wider defined contribution (DC) sector.
Brunel LGPS pool chooses Hermes for engagement mandate
The £30bn Brunel Pension Partnership has appointed Hermes Equity Ownership Services (EOS) to provide voting and engagement services.
Closet tracker scandal: Are schemes getting what they pay for?
Pension funds may be sitting on valuable claims if it can be proven that active management would have led to higher returns compared to a tracker fund, write Simon Bushell and Daniel Spendlove
Shareholder rebellions surge 25% with 'curious' 29 repeat offenders
The number of firms facing shareholder rebellions increased by a quarter in the 2018 AGM season, data from the Investment Association's (IA) public register reveals.
PM urges schemes to boost investments in Africa
Theresa May has called on private investors, including pension schemes, to commit more capital to Africa as she sought to drive up relations between the UK and the region.
GAM outlines liquidation plans for crisis-hit bond funds
GAM Investments has begun the liquidation process of a number of its absolute return bond funds following the suspension of one of its lead fund managers.
How gender pay gap data is being used in investor engagement
Since April, firms with more than 250 employees have had to report gender pay gap data. James Phillips explores how asset managers and pension schemes are using this in their engagement
LGPS Access gets regulatory approval for first sub-fund and ACS operator
The LGPS Access local authority pool has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its global equity sub-fund.
Fiduciary appointments should require independent advice
Patrick McCoy says the CMA's proposal for all fiduciary management appointments to go to tender will only work if pension funds take independent investment advice
Local Pensions Partnership signs UN-backed PRI; commits to ESG integration
The Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) has become the fourth local authority pool signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
Midlands LGPS pool commits to cost transparency
LGPS Central has become the fourth local authority pensions pool to sign up to the code of cost transparency.
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