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      This concise half-day event will explore a variety of different issues affecting scheme managers, through a combination of informative presentations and interactive panel debates, including GMP equalisation, the pensions dashboard, the accuracy and quality of members data and the latest trends in scheme administration.

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      Professional Pensions is hosting this concise digital event on the 25th March to provide a crucial update on where the current regulation stands on DB Consolidators, assess the different models available, what the expected funding levels are and the governance requirements. This event will be a combination of short presentations followed by live Q&A’s with our expert speakers allowing plenty of time to answer your questions.

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      The Sustainable Investment Festival will run online from 22-24 June and will include thought-provoking presentations from renowned keynote speakers, innovative breakout events and sessions specifically tailored to meet the information needs of fund selectors, financial advisers, pension consultants, trustees and scheme managers.

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      The UK Pensions Awards – now in their 24th year – remain the industry's most prestigious accolades. They shine the light on excellence and recognise the advisers, providers and investment managers that offer the highest level of innovation, performance and service to occupational pension schemes and their members, and have done the most to improve this over the past year.

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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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UK Pensions Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - Shortlists published

Here they are. The finalist lists for the UK Pensions Awards 2020.

  • Industry
  • 03 March 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
DC schemes not aligned with member values but ESG shift could boost contributions by £1.2bn a year
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.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 18 September 2019
Social infrastructure: A framework for measuring and managing impact
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...

  • Infrastructure
  • 13 September 2018
Franklin Templeton appoints head of UK institutional
Franklin Templeton appoints head of UK institutional

Franklin Templeton Investments has named Jennifer Ockwell as its head of UK institutional.

  • Appointments
  • 15 June 2018
Italy averts political crisis but uncertainty remains high
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

  • Investment
  • 05 June 2018
Asset managers reject LGPS initiative on fees
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.

  • Investment
  • 29 March 2018
Franklin Templeton expands UK consultant relations team
Franklin Templeton expands UK consultant relations team

Franklin Templeton Investments has hired Aviva Investors' Christoph Butz as director of its UK consultant relations team.

  • Appointments
  • 21 February 2018
Franklin Templeton hires head of DC to expand UK business
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.

  • Appointments
  • 26 September 2017
Franklin Templeton UK country head Wilkins to depart
Franklin Templeton UK country head Wilkins to depart

Will pursue other opportunities

  • Appointments
  • 22 September 2016
Industry Voice: Why 'value unbound' is the most compelling opportunity in equity markets today
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.

  • Equities
  • 20 July 2016
Industry Voice: Does active, less constrained fixed income mean more risk?
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.

  • Fixed Income
  • 06 July 2016
Industry Voice: Rising interest rates - be careful what you wish for
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.

  • Investment
  • 27 June 2016
Banks exits AB
Banks exits AB

Tim Banks has left AB to look for other career opportunities after working at the asset management firm for five years.

  • Appointments
  • 19 February 2016
The argument for FX
The argument for FX

Charlotte Moore considers why pension schemes need to pay more attention to foreign exchange markets

  • Investment
  • 19 January 2016
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.

  • Industry
  • 09 March 2015
Is the euro nightmare over?

Rachel Dalton asks if there is light at the end of the tunnel

  • Industry
  • 17 January 2013
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

  • Investment
  • 05 April 2012
Monday Movers

Russell Investments, Aviva, Franklin Templeton, AXA IM, Pioneer

  • Appointments
  • 07 November 2011
Franklin Templeton appoints Africa head

SOUTH AFRICA - Asset management firm Franklin Templeton Investments has named Jo-Anne Bailey as director of its African division.

  • South Africa
  • 03 November 2011
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.

  • US
  • 19 October 2011
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.

  • United Kingdom
  • 05 August 2011
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.

  • Equities
  • 04 August 2011
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.

  • Global
  • 20 July 2011
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