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PP Investment Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
Here they are… The shortlists for this year's Professional Pensions Investment Awards.
Portfolio oversight has been key through the twists and turns of 2020
Knowledge of the impacts of daily moves has helped trustees stay sure-footed through the challenges of the year to date, says David Curtis.
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
Here they are. The finalist lists for the UK Pensions Awards 2020.
ESG integration should find its natural home in CDI strategies
Portfolios constructed using a cashflow-driven approach can prove to be a good fit for meeting ESG regulatory requirements and mitigating risk, says David Curtis.
GSAM's David Curtis: The CMA got its review 100% right
In the last part of this Q&A series, PP speaks to GSAM's head of UK & Ireland institutional client business, David Curtis, about his views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets, and the results of our joint...
CBC Pension Services' Michael Clark: What trustees think of the CMA review
PP speaks to CBC Pension Services' Michael Clark about his views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets.
Punter Southall Governance Services' Wayne Phelan: What trustees think of the CMA review
PP speaks to Punter Southall Governance Services' Wayne Phelan about his views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets.
Dalriada Trustees' Hugh Nolan: What trustees think of the CMA review
PP speaks to Dalriada Trustees' Hugh Nolan about his views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets.
BESTrustees' Heather McGuire: What trustees think of the CMA review
PP speaks to BESTrustees director Heather McGuire about her views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets.
Smaller DB schemes 15 points less well-funded with 'less robust' risk management
Smaller FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) schemes were nearly 15 percentage points less well-funded than larger schemes in 2017, according to a Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) analysis.
De-risking the growth portfolio
David Curtis says pension funds can take risk off the table without damaging their ability to access returns
Is it a good time to buy equity protection?
In light of the recent market correction and heightened volatility, Stephanie Baxter explores whether schemes should consider downside protection strategies
Entering the Autumn of the credit cycle
David Curtis says fixed income is now entering a 'cycle-aware' phase, where investors need to be more conscious of risk.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories include work and pensions committee chairman Frank Field telling PP that more needs to be done to consolidate defined contribution pots.
Small scheme funding levels falling five times faster than larger peers
The funding levels of smaller schemes fell at a rate nearly five times faster than their larger peers, latest analysis by Goldman Sachs Asset Management reveals.
Schemes focus 'too much' on hedging and 'not enough' on growth
Some schemes are failing to concentrate on their growth portfolios to generate returns because they have become distracted by hedging, according to research.
Redington makes 20 promotions
Redington has made 20 promotions across the business following the year-end review.
The Fiduciaries: Eleven fiduciary managers have their say
Professional Pensions asked eleven of the leading UK fiduciary management firms questions about key skillsets, performance measurement standards and challenges for the year ahead. This is what they said…
Exclusive: Sun Chemical drops fiduciary manager Mercer for GSAM
Sun Chemical Pension Scheme has given fiduciary manager Mercer the axe and handed the £360m mandate to Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM).
Domestic equity bias cost UK schemes 2% performance in 2014
The bias of UK schemes to domestic equities cost them around 2% in lost returns last year, according to research from Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM).
Why pension funds are looking again at hedge funds
PP looks at whether volatile markets mean now is the opportune time to invest in hedge funds
PP Investment Awards 2014 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the inaugural Professional Pensions Investment Awards (PPIA).
Eaton Vance hires chief equity investment officer from GSAM
Eaton Vance Management (EVM) has appointed Edward Perkin chief equity investment officer.