Investment

Disruptions to the world economy brought about by climate change and other environmental drivers present a range of opportunities and threats for investors.

Employers are unlikely to switch to trust-based defined contribution schemes in order to receive contributions back if an employee leaves within two years of auto-enrolling, Paul Johnson says.

GLOBAL - Bank of Ireland Asset Management's strength in fundamental equity and fixed income strategies help State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) plug a hole in their product offering and meet the needs of clients looking for more holistic solutions.

GLOBAL - The International Organisation of Pension Supervisors has launched a set of standards to strengthen supervisory techniques globally.

US - The California State Teachers' Retirement System will discuss implementing an ‘almost radical' new asset allocation that will divide assets into risk buckets, instead of traditional asset classes.

Railpen has appointed Schroder NewFinance Capital to manage a £80m mandate for its commodity portfolio.

State Street Corporation has been appointed as fund administrator for the National Employment Savings Trust.

Professional Pensions presents a spotlight on alternatives in association with BlackRock

Janus Capital International has launched the Perkins Global Value Strategy for pension funds and other institutional investors.

Alliance Boots has consolidated its pension funds into a single scheme four years on from its merger.