Barings

One in seven workers has no idea when they will be able to retire, according to research from Barings Asset Management.

Around two thirds of pension fund managers believe that developing nations offer the biggest equity gains over the next 10 years, according to Barings.

Barings has appointed Nicola Hayes as head of client service and relationship development in its London team.

Defined contribution multi-asset managers have not seen a pick-up in business in the run-up to auto-enrolment.

Pensions are not considered to be a "retirement funding source" by 44% of Brits, according to a survey by Baring Asset Management.

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Schemes' desire to reduce volatility has resulted in a significant increase in asset allocation changes in the past 12 months, Baring Asset Management research shows.

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The Volkswagen Group UK Pension Scheme has invested £23m, a quarter of its defined contribution default assets, in a multi-asset strategy with Baring Asset Management.

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