Investment
An integrated ESG approach to fiduciary management
Industry Voice: Russell Investments says considering the extent to which ESG factors impact not just the financial results, but other outcomes, is a good starting point.
What does responsible investment in the LGPS look like?
Unison and ShareAction have analysed the new investment strategy statements across the £280bn scheme. Colin Meech says some funds have done nothing to produce ESG policies.
Reaching a point of no return
Slowing global growth and rising downside risk means reliability of return will be key, says Aberdeen Standard Investments head of diversified multi-asset Mike Brooks.
A new era for property investing
The way schemes invest in property is changing. Charlotte Moore looks at how partnerships and impact investing are shaping approaches
Sustainably unconstrained: A spotlight on ESG and sectors
Abbie Llewellyn-Waters, manager of the Jupiter Global Sustainable Equity strategy, explains how she applies ESG analysis to determine favourable company growth outlooks across a range of sectors
Over £1trn of UK pension liabilities now hedged
Nearly 2,500 DB schemes are now using LDI to hedge their liabilities, XPS Pensions finds. James Phillips looks at the increased use of the product over 2018.
UK schemes asked to take part in EU stress test despite Brexit
UK pension schemes have been asked to participate in a European-wide stress test despite the departure from the European Union being expected imminently.
Three GAM directors to step down as part of board reshuffle
GAM is looking to replace three members of its seven-strong board of directors at its AGM in May.
The changing landscape of fiduciary management
Partner Insight: Russell Investments' David Rae and Paul Wharton discuss how fiduciary management has changed in response to a shifting market context and what we might expect to see going forward
PIC invests £65m in affordable homes
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) has entered a £65m agreement with Livin Housing to develop affordable housing in County Durham.
Credit where credit is due
Cashflow driven investment strategies can provide a greater certainty of outcome, while also enhancing a scheme's risk management framework, says Schroders' head of fiduciary management Hannah Simons
DB pension freedom rights 'eroded' by Dear CEO letter
The recent 'Dear CEO' letter sent by the FCA to pension providers could mean pension freedoms for defined benefit (DB) scheme members are "being eroded", one SIPP provider has warned.
Sustainable investing can be unconstrained rather than restrictive
Jupiter Asset Management's Abbie Llewellyn-Waters, manager of the Jupiter Global Sustainable Equity strategy, explains why firms need to integrate ESG into their business model
Punter Southall Governance Services' Wayne Phelan: What trustees think of the CMA review
PP speaks to Punter Southall Governance Services' Wayne Phelan about his views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets.
Fiduciary management as a governance solution
Industry Voice: A fiduciary management approach gives trustees a richness of information you can't get with a standard adviser approach, especially in times of market uncertainty, explain Russell Investments' David Rae and Paul Wharton
Brunel Pension Partnership appoints low volatility equity managers
The £30bn local government pension pool has appointed Quoniam and Robeco to manage an active equity portfolio worth around £400m.
Leverage in private markets
Investors, driven by depressed interest rates, slower global economic growth and rich equity market valuations are examining non-traditional investment opportunities.
ONS: Pension fund payments £3bn more than contributions in Q4 2018
Self-administered pension funds spent £15bn on payments to pensioners in Q4 2018, but received just £12bn in contributions (net of refunds), Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals.
Aberdeen Standard Investments and Gresham House announce strategic joint venture
Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) and Gresham House are to team up to form a joint venture.
Dalriada Trustees' Hugh Nolan: What trustees think of the CMA review
PP speaks to Dalriada Trustees' Hugh Nolan about his views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets.
Argentina is keeping reform promise (for a change)
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BNY Mellon debuts ESG evaluation service
BNY Mellon has launched a range of reporting tools to help institutional investor clients track and evaluate portfolio investments based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
BESTrustees' Heather McGuire: What trustees think of the CMA review
PP speaks to BESTrustees director Heather McGuire about her views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets.
Inflation edges up to 1.9% on higher food prices
Inflation in the UK rose slightly in February to 1.9% on the back of higher food prices, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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