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Bank of England move to negative rates would have limited impact on schemes
Any move by the Bank of England (BoE) to cut interest rates to zero or move them into negative territory would have a limited impact on well-hedged schemes, the industry says.
UK investment consultants form joint working group on sustainability
A dozen UK investment consulting firms have established a group aiming to improve sustainable investment practices across the investment industry.
L&G, Willis Towers Watson and USS unite behind black graduate intern programme
More than 80 major fund management firms will come together to offer a range of investment internships to black graduates.
Unknown territory: Pensions impacts of negative yields and interest rates
Nigel Sillis looks at how UK pension schemes could fare in a market environment with negative yields and interest rates.
Sweating it out in the search for yield
Schemes looking for higher yields face more risk. Stephanie Hawthorne asks if they can take it on the chin in today’s feverish environment.
RPMI Railpen appoints chief fiduciary officer
Mads Gosvig has been named chief fiduciary officer for investments at RPMI Railpen, joining on 16 April.
Cardano completes Now Pensions acquisition
Cardano Group has completed the acquisition of Now Pensions, a week after the master trust received authorisation from The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
Cardano wins six fiduciary management clients
Cardano has been appointed as fiduciary manager to six further schemes, contributing £1.5bn to its total assets under management.
How can trustees recession-proof their investment strategies?
From gold to government bonds, there are many instruments trustees can use to protect themselves if a recession hits, says Steven Berkovi
UK Pensions Awards 2019 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2019...
Dispelling myths around short-term investing
Kerrin Rosenberg says DB schemes can't afford to suffer lousy returns over the short term and make it all back in 10 to 15 years' time, because many of the assets will be gone.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included Cardano announcing plans to acquire Now Pensions from a Dutch pension fund later this year.
Cardano agrees acquisition of Now Pensions
Cardano Group has agreed to acquire 100% of workplace pension provider Now Pensions with just over six weeks to go until the master trust authorisation deadline.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories include the Competition and Markets Authority issuing its final report for the investigation into investment consultants, and The Pensions Regulator launching its first fraud prosecution.
Market welcomes 'real teeth' in 'thorough' CMA final report
The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) final report on the investment consultant market has been celebrated as having "real teeth" to produce better outcomes for members.
No-deal Brexit could add £219bn to buyout deficit
Crashing out of the European Union without a deal could cause a 37% increase in the aggregate buyout deficit for defined benefit (DB) schemes, says Cardano.
The DC prosperity illusion and what DB can teach us
Analysis by Cardano finds the increased cost of lifetime inflation-linked retirement income has significantly outstripped investment performance. Stephanie Baxter looks at the findings
Theo Kocken: Why it would be disastrous to mix pre- and post- retirement members in CDC
Theo Kocken says a collective approach to pensions is, at best, only half right for the UK
One in eight FTSE 100 DB schemes 'still in worry zone'
The aggregate risk across defined benefit (DB) schemes in the FTSE 100 has fallen by almost a quarter since 2017 but 12.5% are still at risk of failure, research suggests.
Industry issues verdict on CMA plans
The CMA investigation into the investment consultants and fiduciary managers market is drawing to a close. James Phillips looks at reaction to the provisional decision
Italy averts political crisis but uncertainty remains high
Markets were spooked last week by the prospect of an Italian snap election, raising concerns over its future position in the EU. While a government has been formed, it is too soon to sound the all-clear, writes Stephanie Baxter
UK Pensions Awards 2018 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2018...
CMA 'moving in right direction' says industry
The industry has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA's) working paper on the information available to trustees on the fees and quality of investment consultants and fiduciary managers.
Could 'black box' thinking solve DB problems?
The Pensions Institute says the aviation sector's constant evaluation of mistakes to improve safety should be applied to pensions. Stephanie Baxter considers the report's findings
