Investment

Rachel Dalton on UK schemes' lack of appetite for PE

Emerging markets (EM) continue to deliver good returns to pension funds but investors need to be more selective about which countries they choose, Capital Group says.

Production and exploration companies are the best ways to access the shale and gas investment market, according to Investec.

Pension funds considering investing in property should steer clear of speculative commercial developments and avoid overpaying for trophy assets in London, according to Threadneedle.

Naomi Rainey explores claims that ESG is good for growth

The UK's largest pension funds are failing on responsible investment (RI), ShareAction warns.

Unite is balloting more than 5,000 Ford workers over strike action in a row over job security and pensions.

Canada's Bank of Montreal (BMO) has agreed a deal to buy F&C for £708m in cash.

Premier plans to expand into the provider market by launching a multi-employer defined benefit (DB) scheme and a defined contribution (DC) master trust in March this year.

Lloyds Trade Union (LTU) members have voted in favour of a ballot on industrial action should Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) freeze pensionable pay increases.