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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.
DC schemes not aligned with member values but ESG shift could boost contributions by £1.2bn a year
Over three quarters (78%) of defined contribution (DC) members feel their pension scheme is not aligned with their values, latest research by Franklin Templeton shows.
Social infrastructure: A framework for measuring and managing impact
Investments in social infrastructure can deliver market-rate, or better, financial returns while making a positive contribution to communities and the environment. But to achieve this dual return, investors need to be able to measure and manage their...
Franklin Templeton appoints head of UK institutional
Franklin Templeton Investments has named Jennifer Ockwell as its head of UK institutional.
Italy averts political crisis but uncertainty remains high
Markets were spooked last week by the prospect of an Italian snap election, raising concerns over its future position in the EU. While a government has been formed, it is too soon to sound the all-clear, writes Stephanie Baxter
Asset managers reject LGPS initiative on fees
Over 170 asset managers have rejected an initiative which requires better disclosure of fees UK public pension funds are charged, despite increased regulatory pressure on costs throughout the industry.
Franklin Templeton expands UK consultant relations team
Franklin Templeton Investments has hired Aviva Investors' Christoph Butz as director of its UK consultant relations team.
Franklin Templeton hires head of DC to expand UK business
Franklin Templeton Investments has made David Whitehair head of defined contribution (DC) in a newly-created role, which will see him develop the firm's UK offering.
Franklin Templeton UK country head Wilkins to depart
Will pursue other opportunities
Industry Voice: Why 'value unbound' is the most compelling opportunity in equity markets today
Dylan Ball, portfolio manager at Templeton Global Equity, explains why value investing could be undergoing a recovery.
Industry Voice: Does active, less constrained fixed income mean more risk?
Stuart Lingard, director of global fixed income product management at Franklin Templeton Investments, challenges the perception that active, less constrained fixed income means more risk.
Industry Voice: Rising interest rates - be careful what you wish for
Stuart Lingard, director of global fixed income product management at Franklin Templeton Investments, considers the negative effects of higher interest rates on fixed income strategies.
Banks exits AB
Tim Banks has left AB to look for other career opportunities after working at the asset management firm for five years.
The argument for FX
Charlotte Moore considers why pension schemes need to pay more attention to foreign exchange markets
Pension wise comes under fire from employers
Over half of businesses doubt the effectiveness of the government's guidance guarantee service Pension wise, according to research.
Is the euro nightmare over?
Rachel Dalton asks if there is light at the end of the tunnel
Not-so-wild frontiers
Mark Mobius of Templeton Emerging Markets Group explains why strong signs of economic growth and attractive valuations make the Middle East and North Africa a viable investment destination
Monday Movers
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Franklin Templeton appoints Africa head
SOUTH AFRICA - Asset management firm Franklin Templeton Investments has named Jo-Anne Bailey as director of its African division.
Mobius shrugs off contraction fears for EMs and DMs
GLOBAL - Franklin Templeton's Mark Mobius has said he does not believe there will be a recession in developed or emerging markets despite the ongoing eurozone sovereign crisis.
Lothian Pension Fund expands equity framework mandates
UK - Lothian Pension Fund is tendering for new global equity managers following the appointment of Invesco Perpetual and Baillie Gifford to run its separate Pan Asia Pacific equity mandates.
Lothian Pension Fund expands equity framework mandates
Lothian Pension Fund is tendering for new global equity managers following the appointment of Invesco Perpetual and Baillie Gifford to run its separate Pan Asia Pacific equity mandates.
Russian coporate governance concerns 'misplaced'
GLOBAL - Franklin Templeton's Mark Mobius has said Russia is his current emerging market of choice and suggested concerns over corporate governance are misplaced.
Mobius: Do not panic sell Japan
JAPAN - Investors in Japan should look beyond the short-term impact of the crisis as the country will recover quickly due to its large foreign reserves, said Mark Mobius.
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