Investment

Defined contribution (DC) schemes need to take a lead from defined benefit (DB) counterparts when looking to include illiquid assets.

Stuart Lingard, director of global fixed income product management at Franklin Templeton Investments, challenges the perception that active, less constrained fixed income means more risk.

M&G has joined Standard Life Investments and Aviva in suspending trading on its property fund in order to meet redemptions, amid a post-Brexit rush to exit the asset class.

KPMG has introduced a longevity projection model used by insurers to help improve its understanding of the future risks of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.

The industry and regulator should act to implement an early warning system for beleaguered DB schemes according to Silverfinch.

The former London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) chairman has warned holding onto gilts will safely guarantee the bankruptcy of defined benefit (DB) schemes.

Industry involvement in the development of an investment cost disclosure code is good news says Helen Morrissey.

While LDI has been a helpful risk management tool it must adapt to a world where yields have yet again fallen to record lows and prospects for growth assets have deteriorated. Stephanie Baxter reports

Samsung has introduced a workplace ISA to address the changing savings priorities of its 1400 staff.

BlackRock has launched an alternative income fund to provide schemes with access to investments such as infrastructure debt, renewable energy and direct lending.