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      This two part Investment Conference will bring you the latest updates from economists, asset managers and pension consultants. We will be taking a look at the outlook for the 2021 economy, alternatives, cashflow strategies and global equity markets to name a few, assessing how they fared through the volatility and what we can expect for the year ahead.

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      Webinar: What to put on your GMP Equalisation project roadmap for 2021

      This webinar will bring together views from actuaries, lawyers, administrators, trustees and data experts to look at the pragmatic, collaborative solutions that are open to schemes to solve the GMP equalisation challenges in 2021. It will assess the individual challenges schemes face with equalisations and provide some practical options that are available to resolve these issues.

      • Date: 02 Feb 2021
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      Webinar: Will the world return to normal in 2021?

      In this webinar, PP editor Jonathan Stapleton will be joined by BMO’s chief economist Steven Bell and director of fiduciary management, Christy Jesudasan, alongside PTL trustee director Melanie Cusack and Isio’s head of fiduciary management oversight Paula Champion to discuss the significant impact of these themes on the pensions sector.

      • Date: 04 Feb 2021
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      Webinar: Investing for the transition to net-zero

      Pension schemes are now facing increasing government, regulatory, and member demand to manage the financial risks associated with the anthropogenic consequences of the environmental crisis. But how best to manage this transition to net-zero? And, in the rush to invest in carbon friendly assets, are investors potentially missing out on potential returns generated by the transition theme, investing in assets that may not be carbon neutral but have the potential to significantly improve their environmental credentials over time. This webinar will discuss at the transition theme, look at the opportunity set available and ask how this can help schemes achieve superior returns while moving towards a net-zero portfolio.

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      So far, DC plans have largely been focused on the onset of auto-enrolment and changes to the regulatory framework - be it the ‘charge cap,' ‘pension freedoms' or consultations around ‘value for money', says Annabel Tonry, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM).

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      In 2015 George Osborne, then the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, decided that those age over 55 could take much more of their pension in cash. This has since opened up a range of possibilities for DC scheme members in the world of pensions.

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Aegon commits to net-zero default funds by 2050
Aegon commits to net-zero default funds by 2050

The carbon emissions in Aegon UK’s default pension funds will be slashed in half by 2030 under a longer-term plan to reach a net-zero position by the middle of the century.

  • Investment
  • 14 January 2021
Navigating covenant and ESG in 2021 - what does the environment look like?
Navigating covenant and ESG in 2021 - what does the environment look like?

Michael Bushnell looks at the continuing impact of the pandemic on employer covenant and ESG risks, and how schemes can plan ahead.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 08 January 2021
2021 outlook: What's next for ESG?
2021 outlook: What's next for ESG?

After a year that took everyone by surprise, experts tell Professional Pensions what could be on the horizon for ESG in 2021.

  • Investment
  • 29 December 2020
Divestment alone dangerously undermines pursuit of zero-carbon economy
Divestment alone dangerously undermines pursuit of zero-carbon economy

Dr Pooja Khosla and Amer Khan argue that schemes should use their monetary power to seek change rather than divest.

  • Investment
  • 16 December 2020
A quarter of savers would forego returns for ESG funds, AB finds
A quarter of savers would forego returns for ESG funds, AB finds

Defined contribution (DC) savers believe responsible investing is at least as important as returns, with 26% stating they would forego the latter if their fund was invested in an ESG-conscious manner.

  • Investment
  • 16 December 2020
How other asset classes could help improve ESG credentials
How other asset classes could help improve ESG credentials

Justin Craib-Cox looks at the role that green convertible bonds can play in pension fund portfolios.

  • Investment
  • 07 December 2020
L&G to halve emission intensity of £81bn annuity book by 2030
L&G to halve emission intensity of £81bn annuity book by 2030

Legal and General Retirement (LGR) has committed to cutting the carbon emission intensity of its annuity book by half by 2030, while the overall group targets a net-zero portfolio by 2050.

  • Investment
  • 03 December 2020
Low-carbon investing doesn't have to mean low return
Low-carbon investing doesn't have to mean low return

With renewed urgency, governments and businesses strive for climate improvements, and pension schemes should take advantage, say Sammy Suzuki and Kent Hargis.

  • Investment
  • 27 October 2020
How should trustees consider climate risks to sponsor covenants?
How should trustees consider climate risks to sponsor covenants?

UK pension schemes are working hard to counter climate risks across investment portfolios, but the assessment of climate risks to sponsor covenant must be a key focus of schemes’ broader risk assessment, says Michael Bushnell.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 26 October 2020
Just becomes first UK insurer to issue a green bond
Just becomes first UK insurer to issue a green bond

Just Group has launched its inaugural green bond, raising £250m and becoming the first UK insurer to launch such an asset.

  • Investment
  • 16 October 2020
How the BT Pension Scheme will safeguard its portfolios and the planet from climate change
How the BT Pension Scheme will safeguard its portfolios and the planet from climate change

Morten Nilsson explains why the BTPS is aiming to be net zero on carbon emissions by 2035, and how it plans to get there.

  • Investment
  • 15 October 2020
Schemes must face the future to drive better outcomes
Schemes must face the future to drive better outcomes

Julian Mund writes about planning for the future and the four challenges he sees for the pension industry over the next five years.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 14 October 2020
BT Pension Scheme sets 2035 net-zero target
BT Pension Scheme sets 2035 net-zero target

The BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) has become the latest pension fund to commit to a net-zero investment strategy by a fixed date in order to mitigate the financial risks from climate change.

  • Investment
  • 08 October 2020
Social assets should be key on trustees' to-do list
Social assets should be key on trustees' to-do list

Evita Zanuso looks at the role social assets can play in UK pension fund portfolios to help build back after the pandemic

  • Investment
  • 01 October 2020
Nest goes tobacco-free a year early
Nest goes tobacco-free a year early

Nest has completed its plans to rid its investment portfolio of tobacco assets a year earlier than it had anticipated.

  • Investment
  • 27 August 2020
How to respond to pensions activism
How to respond to pensions activism

Members are increasingly seeking external adjudication on schemes’ approach to ESG issues. Stephen Richards outlines the steps trustees can take to prepare for this activism.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 27 January 2020
The next frontier for responsible investment in pensions
The next frontier for responsible investment in pensions

While the pensions industry’s approach to ESG has changed considerably since three years ago, there are still opportunities for schemes to take advantage of, says Lauren Peacock.

  • Socially Responsible Investing
  • 08 October 2019
Most schemes neglecting Brexit contingency planning
Most schemes neglecting Brexit contingency planning

The majority of schemes have claimed political and economic uncertainty has led them to disregard contingency planning for the range of potential Brexit outcomes.

  • Industry
  • 26 September 2019
Swansea pension fund switches £500m to low-carbon strategy
Swansea pension fund switches £500m to low-carbon strategy

The City and County of Swansea Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) will swap around a quarter of its assets to a low-carbon fund by the end of the month, it has announced.

  • Investment
  • 16 July 2019
TPR sets up industry group for enhanced law on climate change disclosure
TPR sets up industry group for enhanced law on climate change disclosure

Pension fund investors could face further disclosure requirements on ESG matters as an industry working group considers fresh law for trustees for as soon as next year.

  • Investment
  • 02 July 2019
Taking stewardship seriously
Taking stewardship seriously

There is mounting pressure on schemes to engage more actively with firms in which they invest. Charlotte Moore takes a look at the different approaches being used.

  • Investment
  • 02 July 2019
How does the rest of the world see us?
How does the rest of the world see us?

While greater consideration of ESG is boosting impressions of UK pension funds, Brexit is dampening investor confidence, notes David Weeks.

  • Investment
  • 19 June 2019
Environment Agency fund joins global push for environmental impact disclosure
Environment Agency fund joins global push for environmental impact disclosure

The Environment Agency Pension Fund (EAPF) has joined a coalition of 88 investors to demand companies disclose more information on environmental impact.

  • Investment
  • 17 June 2019
Pension funds 'need incentives' to invest for net-zero emission future
Pension funds 'need incentives' to invest for net-zero emission future

Greater incentives are needed to encourage institutional investors, including pension funds, to invest in such a way to help prevent climate change, investment experts have argued.

  • Investment
  • 12 June 2019
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