Donald Trump

Global growth expectations are picking up as economies show resilience to the major political events of recent months, according to BlackRock Investment Institute.

Respondents in this week's Pensions Buzz see the BHS saga as a touchstone for fundamental issues at play in the pensions sector.

Private sector defined benefit (DB) schemes saw a small improvement in their funding ratios in November after a year of market turmoil.

This year has delivered several political shocks for UK schemes in the form of Brexit and the outcome of the US general election. However, as Europe gears up for a round of elections next year Helen Morrissey asks what schemes need to watch out for.

The US election and EU referendum showed how communicating with people on a gut level is an effective persuasion tool. The pensions industry should take note, writes Stephanie Baxter.

Saker Nusseibeh looks at what we might expect from a Trump administration.

Equity markets and the dollar have been hit as Republican Donald Trump beats Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in the 2016 US Presidential Election.

Investor reaction to Donald Trump's victory over Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in the 2016 US Election has been largely negative, with warnings about the implications of his win for the US economy and stockmarket.