Europe
Europe-wide regulation of ESG needed to stop greenwashing, trade body says
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) is calling for a European regulation of ESG data, research and ratings, in part to stamp out greenwashing.
Sentiment towards UK equities remains negative in September with £1.4bn outflows
Latest Morningstar monthly flow figures
BlackRock unveils suite of ESG multi-asset ETFs
BlackRock has launched a suite of three ESG multi-asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to provide investors with a "cost-efficient, transparent and sustainable way" to invest during times of market uncertainty.
Half of professional investors have replaced active funds with ETFs
A majority (51%) of investors have replaced active mutual funds with ETFs in their portfolios, citing liquidity and total cost of ownership as the most important criteria when selecting the passive products, according to the inaugural TrackInsight Global...
Europe 'unloved and under-owned' as equity markets struggle
Increased certainty around Brexit deadlines and eventual terms could remove major overhang for European equity market investments, NN Investment Partners finds.
Willis Towers Watson launches euro fund as secure income fund hits £1bn
Willis Towers Watson's secure income fund has reached £1bn of commitments in the UK, as pension scheme demand for long-term sustainable income soars.
Hermes hires head of consultant relations
Douglas Anderson has been made head of consultant relations at Hermes Investment Management for Europe and the UK.
Gilt yields hit record low
The yield on the benchmark 10 year gilt fell to a record low yesterday, dropping below 1.25% for the first time and bottoming at 1.22%.
SSGA appoints COO of European DC
Adam Grainger has been appointed chief operating officer of European defined contribution (DC) business at State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).
Brexit could significantly alter pension funds' risk profiles
Schemes with heavy allocation to UK equities that have high EU exposure could see major changes to their risk profiles following a Brexit, according to research.
How can trustees and IGCs deliver value for money?
Lack of an agreed definition of value for money is posing many challenges for the industry. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at research by the Pensions Policy Institute which suggests a number of solutions
Aviva expands infrastructure debt team
Aviva Investors has appointed Florian de Chaisemartin as director of its London-based infrastructure debt team.
Pensions industry set to vote to stay in EU
Three out of five pension experts will vote to remain in Europe as the 23 June referendum looms, according to research by Mallowstreet.
Legal & General grows pension risk transfer team
Matt Wilmington has joined Legal & General's (L&G) pension risk transfer business as director of strategic transactions.
Wells leaves PLSA and goes solo
Jackie Wells has left the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) after two years as head of policy and research PP has learned.
How would Brexit impact pensions?
As the EU referendum looms closer it is entirely possible the UK could end up leaving Europe. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds a Brexit could be both good and bad for pensions.
JPMorgan appoints head of UK institutional
Paul Farrell has been made head of UK institutional at JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM), replacing John Stainsby who stepped down in May 2015.
Responsible investment given boost by European Parliament vote from ECON Committee
Ethical investing has been strengthened by the European Parliament's economic and monetary affairs (ECON) committee, which approved the Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORP) II Directive by 47 to three votes.
European pension funds lead the way on gender diversity
Pension fund boards and executive committees across Europe have shown the strongest female representation in the capital markets sector, according to a report by New Financial.
HR Trustees hires trustee director
Gerald Wellesley has been appointed a director at HR Trustees where he will help the firm grow its professional trustee services.
Why a 'golden era' in pension funding is dawning
Rupert Brindley believes good times are just around the corner for struggling defined benefit schemes
Cardano appoints CFO
Cardano has appointed Patrick Luthi from Goldman Sachs as chief financial officer.
Why schemes must diversify more and lower expectations
Stephanie Flanders sets out the three key themes for investors
MN sells UK fiduciary business
The British arm of Dutch fiduciary manager MN has been bought by Kempen Capital Management (KCM), a subsidiary of Van Lanschot.
