Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Why DC schemes need to reconsider their default investment strategy
The 2017 edition of The Future Book suggests many default funds are not diversified enough to protect savers against market downturns, James Phillips reports.
Master trust defaults put savers 'at risk from market downturn'
Lifestyle strategies adopted as default funds do not adequately protect members from potential market downturn, latest research suggests.
BNY Mellon hires consultant relations head
BNY Mellon Investment Management (IM) has appointed Chris Hamer to lead consultant relations for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa (EMEA).
How the markets will react to a weak government
Political uncertainty is back after the shock general election result, with the markets pricing in a softer Brexit. Watch out for the impact on sterling and gilt yields, warns Stephanie Baxter
Carrot vs stick: how to encourage people to save
Is a positive approach the best way to encourage savers to increase contributions into their DC fund? James Phillips reports
What lessons can DC communications learn from the EU referendum?
Charlotte Moore believes the pensions industry can learn a lot about how to effectively communicate with members from the recent EU referendum.
We cannot afford to make mistakes with retirement advice
Helen Morrissey says we need to look urgently at how retirees access advice and guidance.
Do we need a new approach to retirement advice?
Recent research shows DC members are exercising their retirement income flexibilities but many are doing so without advice. Helen Morrissey takes a look
How trustees can find good active fund managers
In these challenging economic times it is essential to have skilled active fund managers but they are tricky to identify. Michael Klimes looks at how to find them.
PPI: Demand for retirement income advice declines among DC savers
The number of people accessing regulated advice to purchase annuity and drawdown products fell in 2015 according to this year’s Future Book.
SLI 'moving towards' re-opening of UK Real Estate PAIF in Q4
Suspended trading on 4 July
Are pension funds pulling out of property?
Several property funds suspended trading last week in the wake of large outflows. Helen Morrissey asks whether pension funds are taking a long-term view.
IA praises groups for suspending property fund trading
Protecting investors
Update: Columbia Threadneedle suspends trading on £1.4bn UK Property fund
Follows moves by M&G, SLI, Aviva Investors and Henderson
PBUK: Post Brexit environment is a "world of opportunity" for investment
Schemes were urged to see the post referendum environment as a "world of opportunity" by an investment panel at PBUK.
What Brexit means for schemes: Find out at Pensions & Benefits UK
At next week's PBUK we will be asking our key speakers about the effects of the Brexit vote on pension scheme.
The future for longevity risk management
The UK has a sophisticated longevity risk management market but it will need to develop further to meet challenges says Charlotte Moore.
The CIOs: Three leading chief investment officers have their say
Professional Pensions spoke to three chief investment officers from some of the UK's leading asset managers about Brexit, the investment challenges facing schemes and asset allocation. This is what they said…
Do a grouch a favour and rebalance portfolios
Colin Moore asks pension funds to focus on achieving consistency rather than maximising returns.
Andrew Marr confirmed as guest speaker at PBUK
Andrew Marr has been confirmed as one of the keynote guest speakers at this year's Pensions and Benefits UK.
Pensions Personality of the Year 2016 - long list announced
The nominations are in and the longlist for Pensions Personality of the Year 2016 has been finalised.
PBUK 2016 - Programme unveiled
The programme for this year's Pensions and Benefits UK has been launched.
Do we need an NHS-style service for retirement?
Helen Morrissey looks at how we can increase financial awareness among the general public.
DC: Where do we go from here?
The publication of The Future Book promises to give a snapshot of the DC landscape as well as providing food for thought as to its future direction. Helen Morrissey goes through the research.
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