Hermes
PRS - The key points for pension scheme investors
In the fourth of a four-part series looking at residential real estate investment, M&G Real Estate fund manager Alex Greaves and Hermes Real Estate fund director Philip Nell discuss the key points for pension scheme investors.
What makes a good private rental property?
In the third of a four-part series looking at residential real estate investment, M&G Real Estate fund manager Alex Greaves and Hermes Real Estate fund director Philip Nell discuss how institutional investors can create great private rental homes.
Residential property: The assets pension schemes are investing in
In the second of a four-part series looking at residential real estate investment, M&G Real Estate fund manager Alex Greaves and Hermes Real Estate fund director Philip Nell discuss the sort of investments pension schemes are looking to invest in as part...
Investing in UK residential real estate: Why pension schemes should consider investing
In the first of a four-part series looking at residential real estate investment, M&G Real Estate fund manager Alex Greaves and Hermes Real Estate fund director Philip Nell discuss why pension schemes should consider investing in UK residential property....
Residential property panel: The opportunity for pension schemes
Panellists discuss the UK private rented sector and the opportunity residential property presents for pension scheme investors.
Can liquidity ladders help cashflow negative schemes?
DB schemes are juggling the need to have sufficient cash to pay out pensions while still generating returns. Helen Morrissey asks if liquidity ladders are the answer
We need a different approach to retirement asset allocation
Saker Nusseibeh says increasing longevity and a low interest rate environment means we need to take a different approach to retirement asset allocation
Lower for longer: Are we seeing a fundamental downward shift in interest rates?
A paper from UBS Asset Management provides further evidence that lower interest rates will persist much longer than first thought. Helen Morrissey looks at how this affects schemes.
A more confident approach could bring benefits
A recent report says a more confident approach from trustees could result in real innovative thinking. Helen Morrissey is inclined to agree.
A regional approach
Strong economic and demographic fundamentals in the UK regions are creating private rented sector opportunities comparable with those in the capital, writes Philip Nell, fund director of the VISTA UK Residential Real Estate Fund
UK pension funds take a closer look at ESG
Historically UK pension funds have been behind the curve when it comes to integrating ESG issues into investment decision making. However, Lynn Strongin-Dodds believes this is changing.
Understanding market turmoil
Saker Nusseibeh looks at why we have seen so much market volatility this year.
Calculating the cost of Brexit
While many hope a Brexit can be avoided the result is currently too close to call. Helen Morrissey looks at the potential impact of a decision to leave the EU.
BT Pension Scheme pulls £8.4bn bond mandate from Hermes
BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) has pulled its inflation-linked bond mandate from Hermes Investment Management, cutting assets under management (AUM) at the business - which it still owns - by more than a quarter.
Why we're all failing pension savers
Short termism is short changing tomorrow's pensioners
What could stop LGPS super-funds investing in infrastructure?
Pooling local government pensions schemes into six wealth funds will not necessarily boost infrastructure investing. Charlotte Moore looks at the issues that need to be dealt with.
High active share managers may perform 'like lambs'
Using active share to measure a manager's ability to outperform could be detrimental for schemes, according to Hermes Investment Management.
UK schemes need to skill up to access infrastructure
PP asks why UK pension funds lose out to international rivals on infrastructure investments
Is there a role for pensions in the private rental sector?
The private rental sector has the potential to offer attractive returns for pension schemes. Lynn Strongin Dodds takes a closer look.
Eurozone QE to force pensions into multi-asset approach
What effect will the ECB’s QE programme have on pensions? Natasha Browne investigates
Why schemes must get used to a low inflation environment and what they can do about it
PP examines what the latest inflation report means for schemes
Has the outflow from high yield been overplayed?
Natasha Browne asks whether negative reaction to the outflow from US high yield was exaggerated
Real estate: Investing in a sustainable future
Natasha Browne explores the potential of responsible real estate investing for pension portfolios