DGF
Now Pensions invests £65m in green bonds
Now Pensions has invested approximately £65m worth of green bonds through its diversified growth fund (DGF).
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.
Why DGFs should not be dismissed
An increasing number of DC schemes and consultants are expressing dissatisfaction with DGFs. Annabel Tonry explains why investors shouldn't dismiss these funds
How DGFs should adapt to the new pensions world
Diversified growth funds have been incredibly popular but in order to survive they must adapt to a time where DC will be their fastest growing client base. Stephanie Baxter looks at what the future holds for DGFs
JPMorgan announces 50% cut on DGF charges
JPMorgan Asset Management has cut the charges on its Life Diversified Growth Fund (DGF) and introduced greater flexibility to the investment strategy.
Brexit shows why macro calls don't work
Thomas Nehring says the recent Brexit vote holds valuable lessons for DGF investors.
DB schemes urged to review DGF allocations
Diversified growth funds are in the spotlight after disappointing 2015 performance and concerns they've led DB schemes to miss out on good equity returns in previous years. Stephanie Baxter hears concerns about the popular universe
Recent volatility is a wake-up call for DGFs
Thomas Nehring talks about how many DGF strategies failed to deliver during recent market volatility.
Is your DGF fit for purpose?
January’s market volatility gave schemes the opportunity to review whether their DGF is fit for purpose says Charlotte Moore.
A trustee perspective on diversified growth funds
DGFs have proved popular but trustees need to consider all angles says Jonathan Reynolds
Are DGFs delivering on their promises?
PP looks at research arguing some DGFs may not be all they seem
Digging deeper in DGFs
Thomas Nehring takes a look at the rapidly evolving DGF market.
DGF market grows fivefold as schemes respond to market uncertainty
PP looks at research showing the DGF market is booming as it hits £117bn in assets
Roundtable: Looking beyond hedge funds
In chapter two of our roundtable sponsored by Putnam Investments we ask a panel of experts where schemes should invest if they don't want to go down the hedge fund route.
Cash benchmarks hide £5bn under-performance of LGPS alternatives
Do alternatives really deliver what they promise?
Now Pensions expects majority of members to cash out
Now Pensions anticipates that "the vast majority" of its members will choose to take cash at retirement following the flexibilities introduced in the Budget 2014.
Designing DC defaults: Fixed menu or a la carte?
Lynne Strongin Dodds examines the options for default funds
NAPF: Good DC defaults focus on value, de-risking and adaptability
Schemes with good defined contribution (DC) defaults focus on value, reduce volatility and make funds easily adaptable, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) says.
'Consultants love complicated DGFs' - Spence Johnson
Consultants "love" diversified growth funds (DGFs) because they are complicated and difficult to compare, Spence Johnson director Nils Johnson says.
Singer targets UK schemes with William Blair & Co DGF launch
Brian Singer - the former head of global investment solutions at UBS Global Asset Management - has launched a diversified growth fund (DGF) in a bid to target the UK scheme market.
How to use alternatives in DC
Most agree that diversifying funds is beneficial, but where should managers turn? Lynn Strongin-Dodds looks at the alternatives.
Seeking value in a DC world
Naomi Rainey looks at the debate on whether investment charges on DC funds represent value for money
Aberdeen: How DGFs can improve risk-return profiles
Aberdeen Asset Management takes a look at how diversified growth funds can help both DB and DC schemes achieve better returns with lower volatility.
