Investment

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has agreed a settlement in its anti-avoidance case against the current owners of the bed manufacturer Silentnight.

Up to £350bn of investible assets could be found within the energy sector over the next 30 years as investment in opportunities to decarbonise the economy by 2050 increases, Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) finds.

Demands on asset managers to consider ESG issues and adopt greater transparency has prompted ShareAction to publish a leading practices report, so that investors can compare the practices of their chosen firms with leaders in the industry.

Attractive yields and cheap currencies make the sector stand out

Aviva has pledged to have net-zero carbon emissions across all of its investments by 2040.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was made aware of concerns about Neil Woodford's investment strategy at his fund management business back in 2015, but did not act until nearly two years later, according to reports.

Trustees must understand their starting position on ESG integration in order to set meaningful targets, says Lucy Tusa.

DB scheme consolidator Stoneport hopes to get 100 schemes signed up by the end of next year, but employer covenant will be vital, chief executive Richard Jones tells James Phillips.

The outlook for future longevity in the UK has not necessarily worsened as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Aon says.