Investment

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Women affected by the increase in state pension age from 63 to 66 could access their savings early if they accept lower weekly payments, according to MPs.

Fresh investment strategies are needed if mature defined benefit (DB) schemes want to pay benefits to members on time according to Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM).

LV= has said it will not launch into bulk annuities this year so that it can focus on its core strategy, but remains interested in the market.

Despite heightened awareness of index huggers, this cosy practice is still a big problem, finds PP.

As LGPS funds develop their pooling plans, PP finds they can look abroad for guidance.

Action must be taken to tackle the increasingly large gap in performance of auto-enrolment (AE) providers, according to a report by ShareAction.

Pension schemes must engage with the shift towards de-carbonisation by investing in environmentally friendly infrastructure according to a leading figure.

Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) and London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) have jointly acquired a stake in a Scottish windfarm through their infrastructure vehicle.