Investment

Plenty of risk remains in the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) universe but the outlook on funding levels is positive, the lifeboat says as it launches its 2019 Purple Book.

Investment managers are much more transparent on their stewardship approaches, but it remains important for there to be an ongoing dialogue with trustees. Kim Kaveh explores the findings.

A self-sufficiency approach is not riskless and trustees must consider covenant strength and longevity exposure. Chris Ramsey looks at the key considerations of running schemes on.

Pension transfer values fell in December, while the number of individuals taking a transfer value from schemes rose, according to XPS Pension Group.

Defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) master trust The Cheviot Trust has selected First Actuarial to provide actuarial services for the scheme.

Pensions funds’ focus on long income property is increasing, with 84% of investors agreeing the level of investment in this area will rise over the next two years, according to research by Alpha Real Capital.

Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the December 2019 estimates on the various measures…

Additional margin rules will apply to schemes using OTC derivatives from September this year. Paul Cluley looks at how funds will be affected and what they need to do next.

BAE Systems Pension Funds Investment Management will be the cornerstone investor for alternative asset manager Investcorp’s push to provide last mile funding to the Indian market.

The government’s review of the tapered annual allowance is underway with findings expected to be announced in the 11 March Budget.