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Time to move from words to action
For all its challenges, Naomi L'Estrange says 2020 has given a key gift – the pandemic outperformance for ESG/climate change funds.
LGIM adds green bond ETF to fixed income range
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has bolstered its fixed income exchange traded fund (ETF) range with the launch of a new green bond ETF.
Most savers unaware of how their pension scheme is tackling climate change
Savers are mostly unaware of the steps their workplace pension schemes are taking to tackle and reduce the impact of climate change, according to research by the Pensions and Lifetime Standards Association (PLSA).
Consolidating DC schemes urged to act before 'capacity crunch'
Trustees must undertake a five-step process urgently if they are seeking to move their single-employer defined contribution (DC) scheme into a master trust, says Premier.
Investment management 'not fit for purpose' in delivering sustainable wealth creation
The overall business model of the investment management industry needs to be reengineered to deliver sustainable wealth creation that spans decades, not quarterly targets, says the 300 Club.
FCA partners with Jersey regulator to probe new Woodford venture
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has broken its silence on Neil Woodford's return to fund management with confirmation that it is working alongside the Jersey regulator to share information on the new venture.
DB transfer complaints to ombudsman jump 44% in 2020
Jump from 554 in 2019
Scottish Widows Master Trust launches responsible investment-focused fund range
Scottish Widows Master Trust has expanded its fund range with the launch of five ESG funds, offering greater choice for members looking to invest their pension more sustainably.
DB schemes need own journeys to net-zero commitments, industry says
Four in five (81%) industry professionals believe defined benefit (DB) schemes should choose their own framework and pathway to net-zero rather than following set prescriptions.
Woodford returns with new firm targeting Acacia life sciences portfolio
Neil Woodford has returned 16 months after the collapse of Woodford Investment Management with the launch of a new investment firm, which is working alongside Acacia Research to "advise" on an illiquid and unlisted portfolio of life sciences companies...
Industry Voice: Fallen Angels — the last free lunch
Though caught between two worlds, fallen angels merit a permanent home in a strategic asset allocation. Discover why
Why LDI will continue for years to come
After a decade of de-risking, there is still more to do, particularly for those schemes late to the hedging party, writes James Phillips.
Plumbing Pensions reports 99% funding level as governance review poses 'watershed moment'
The Plumbing and Mechanical Services (UK) Industry Pension Scheme was 99% funded on a low-dependency basis, a valuation conducted amid economic turmoil has confirmed.
PPF invests £65m in Monmouthshire Housing Association
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has made its first direct investment into UK social housing after providing the majority of Monmouthshire Housing Association’s (MHA) recent £85m debt refinancing.
Tender watch: Enfield appoints Aon for investment consultancy
Professional Pensions rounds up some of the latest tender awards from across the industry.
Jon Bridger: A fresh look at the plumbing
Plumbing Pensions faces a watershed moment after a governance review and strong valuation, says trustee chairman Jon Bridger.
Cushon eyes more master trusts after Salvus acquisition
Workplace savings fintech Cushon has expanded its acquisition target to include pension-focused businesses as well as master trusts.
Industry Voice: Macro environment, yields, valuations all positive for EM debt local currency
The team running EM debt portfolios at Eaton Vance has taken a unusually bullish stance on the asset class. Across all risk factors – EM FX, EM local rates, EM sovereign credit and EM corporate debt – the team has constructive views. A key reason here is the supportive macro environment for the asset class and the belief that this supportive environment will continue. On a one-year view, EM local-currency-denominated debt is the team’s top pick.
Border to Coast invests a further £370m in private equity
Border to Coast Pension Partnership has invested a further £370m in private equity, as it continues to provide new investment opportunities for its 11 Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) partners.
AE remains resilient despite pandemic and pension contribution increases
Auto-enrolment (AE) remained resilient during the Covid-19 pandemic and in the wake of minimum contribution increases, according to a report by Nest Insight.
Quarter of schemes switch to DC master trusts; a further half planning similar move
Transfers to defined contribution (DC) master trusts will continue well into 2021, latest research from Sackers reveals.
The capacity crunch facing DC scheme transfers to master trusts
Stephen Richards says government regulation will herald an ‘avalanche’ of DC scheme transfers to master trusts. He sets out his predictions and a word of caution.
PGIM Real Estate completes $30bn worth of transactions in 2020
Around $30bn (£22.7bn) in transactions were completed worldwide by PGIM Real Estate last year despite market concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Webinar: Investing for the transition to net-zero
Professional Pensions is holding a webinar on investing for the transition to net-zero on Thursday (11 February) at 11am.
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