Investment

Saker Nusseibeh believes it is the responsibility of schemes to drive long termism

Most pension schemes say they judge fiduciary providers according to their own investment objectives, rather than an industry benchmark.

LV= has reported a 36% profit drop in its life and pensions business as a result of lower margins since changes to the annuity market were announced in the Budget.

Pension deficits at the country's biggest firms rose in August as schemes continue to suffer the effects of historic low interest rates, research finds.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates that were already close to zero and introduced a stimulus plan in a bid to kick-start the eurozone economy.

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has warned that it faces a difficult investing environment, despite increasing its funding ratio from 77% to 85% over the year to March.

Here they are. The shortlists for the inaugural Professional Pensions Investment Awards (PPIA).

The Co-operative Group has increased annual deficit contributions and made a one-off £30m payment to its scheme following the disposal of several parts of its business.

Pension fund trustees are increasingly responsible for managing risk, but lack the skills to do, according to research by a pension consultancy.

Pictet Asset Management has hired Barings multi-asset trio Percival Stanion, Andrew Cole and Shaniel Ramjee to lead a push into the space.