Investment

Frank Klein discusses the continued relevance of climate change issues in investing

UK pension funds have helped Aberdeen Asset Management launch two new diversified growth funds, rolled out to capitalise on the growing demand from investors for DGF investments.

Government plans to cut a subsidy boosting the appeal of solar panel infrastructure investments could scupper scheme plans to use these investments as part of their liability matching strategies, fund managers say.

Listen to our latest Pensions Conjecture debate on Property Investment.

Friends Life has announced the creation of a new in-house asset management business which will launch in the second half of 2012.

US - All US institutional investors performed negatively in the third quarter of 2011 with the median public, corporate and multi-employer funds down 8.94%, 7.94% and 9.03% respectively, Wilshire Trust Universe Comparison Service (Wilshire TUCS) results...

Pension funds should look to hedge funds as a "tool" in their portfolio, as a means to diversify and protect against volatility.

The Financial Services Authority will conduct another consultation into SIPP charge disclosure after an industry backlash.

The UK has been ranked twelfth in a global list of sustainable pension systems.

Schemes looking to maximise returns in a low interest rate environment must work closely with investment banks to boost member outcomes, Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond says.