Two-thirds of schemes take protective steps against Brexit
Just under two-thirds of trustees have taken action to prepare for the impact of any Brexit outcome on their sponsor covenant and investments, Hymans Robertson research finds.
While the planned departure date has been extended out to 31 October at the latest, most trustees had taken some action, although their approach varied. The consultancy's survey of 131 trustees and...
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Industry generally positive over TPR guidance on investment governance
As The Pensions Regulator’s consultation on investment governance guidance closes, Holly Roach looks at the industry’s response.
Setting a benchmark for DC investment
With NEST announcing plans to invest 5% of assets in private credit, Jonathan Stapleton queries whether other schemes should be following in its footsteps
Investment beliefs: myth or reality?
Scheme investment strategies should focus on the needs and desires of members, but head should always overrule heart, says Alan Pickering
Fund management faces further passive and fee challenges
The trend towards passive investment is inexorable and will continue, declared Hermes Investment Management head of investment Eoin Murray, opening a debate on the future of fund management organised by the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation...
Aegon adds ESG allocation to its default fund
Aegon has incorporated ESG into its £19bn TargetPlan defined contribution (DC) default fund for its master trust and group personal pension plan.