Investment

Social pension funds would finance much-needed investment in housing and rehabilitation at a time of austerity while encouraging a stronger savings culture, according to a report.

Goddard Perry has launched an additional voluntary contribution (AVC) version of its Salvus master trust in a bid to deal with regulatory challenges.

An ugly word for an attractive idea

Up to £500,000 of public funds will be spent on setting up special purpose vehicle (SPV) for Newham Pension Fund despite the council's oversight and scrutiny committee (OSC) calling for the project to be shelved.

The 0.75% charge cap on auto-enrolment default funds does not prevent investors from using active management in volatile sectors where it can add value, says HSBC Global Asset Management.

Wealth at Work has acquired fellow workplace financial education provider Life Academy to boost its market share.

Tesco will provide staff with concessions after plans to close its final salary defined benefit (DB) pension scheme triggered a flood of complaints from employees and unions, according to reports.

Almost two thirds of companies have not changed their defined contribution (DC) default investment strategies to take account of the pension flexibilities, according to two surveys.

Defined benefit (DB) pension scheme trustees have been urged to consider the suitability of their funding plans after last week's ‘Black Monday' market shock.

Helen Morrissey reflects on a turbulent week on the stock market