Investment

Fresh government guidance asks LGPS funds to have ESG policies but this could be at odds with their requirement to act in line with UK foreign and defence policies. Stephanie Baxter asks whether it is cause for concern.

Anthony Hilton's recent article on DB deficits has got everyone talking about how they should be calculated. However, Helen Morrissey doubts she will see any consensus any time soon.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) needs a more preventative and flexible approach to protect the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has been told.

The cost of defined benefit (DB) schemes sponsored by FTSE 100 companies could double from £7bn to £14bn per annum by 2019, according to JLT Employee Benefits.

Many trustees are wary about being seen to offer advice to members. John Stannard says they shouldn’t be.

Joshua Kendall believes more focus needs to be placed on ESG in fixed income.

Since its launch ten years ago, Redington has grown rapidly and is now the fourth largest independent UK investment consultancy in terms of assets under consultancy. Helen Morrissey talks to CEO Mitesh Sheth about the firm's ambitious growth plans.

Hermes Investment Management head of private debt Patrick Marshall explains the appeal of capturing corporate lending returns

Saker Nusseibeh asks whether difficult investment conditions have forced investors to turn away from responsible investment.

Failure to communicate Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) investment costs in the right way could lead to misunderstandings among members, says Jeff Houston.