Insight Investment
Sweating it out in the search for yield
Schemes looking for higher yields face more risk. Stephanie Hawthorne asks if they can take it on the chin in today’s feverish environment.
Managing the next biggest liability risk
Very few schemes have protection in place against longevity risk in their scheme liabilities. Howard Kearns explains why and how to rectify this
Longevity hedging most popular tool in endgame planning
Schemes are increasingly looking at longevity hedging as part of their de-risking process, according to a survey by Insight Investment.
'Fashionable' buy-ins delaying journey to buyout
Pension schemes could be accidentally pushing themselves further from their endgame by agreeing “fashionable” buy-ins with insurers.
The potential pitfalls of a buy-in
While buy-ins can provide an immediate reduction to liability values, schemes run the risk of retaining key risks and storing up problems, says Jos Vermeulen
RiskFirst and Insight Investment partner to improve DB fund modelling
RiskFirst and Insight Investment have partnered to provide improved fund modelling and analytics to the defined benefit (DB) pension schemes market.
UK Pensions Awards 2019 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2019...
How the impact bond market is developing
The market for bonds focused on ESG issues is growing exponentially, but how can schemes take advantage? James Phillips explores the issue
PP Investment Awards 2018 - The winners
Here they are… The winners of the Professional Pensions Investment Awards 2018.
Nearly half of DB liabilities hedged following surge in new LDI mandates
More of the smallest defined benefit (DB) schemes are hedging inflation and interest rate risk using liability-driven investment (LDI) strategies thanks to more accessible and affordable solutions, XPS Pensions Group says.
Pautz leaves Mercer for Insight Investment
Marc Pautz has left Mercer after being appointed a client director by Insight Investment.
Do climate change resolutions erode shareholder value?
A contentious report claims ESG resolutions at American company AGMs can do more harm than good. James Phillips explores the findings
UK Pensions Awards 2018 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2018...
Are asset managers delivering on their ESG claims?
Despite improvements in investment manager attitudes towards responsible investment, research reveals there is a way to go before the majority deliver meaningful action. Victoria Ticha explores why
Insight creates model to identify corporate credit climate change risks
A model aimed at reducing climate change-related financial risk exposure from corporate credit assets has been launched by Insight Investment.
May commissions taskforce to 'unlock capital to boost impact investment'
An industry taskforce aimed at boosting innovation in the finance industry to enhance the profitability of social impact investment has been commissioned by the prime minister.
Schroders to disclose costs and charges data for £11bn LGPS assets
Schroders has become one of the largest asset managers to sign up to the Local Government Pension Scheme's (LGPS) code of transparency.
Climate risk exposure falls as companies boost green action
Pension funds will benefit from reduced climate risk exposure as a growing number of the world's largest companies commit to addressing their carbon footprint.
The pros and cons of direct lending
Schemes are allocating increasing sums to direct lending. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the appeal of the asset class and asks if its stellar growth can continue.
Why ESG matters in fixed income
Joshua Kendall believes more focus needs to be placed on ESG in fixed income.
UK Pensions Awards 2016 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2016.
PP Investment Awards 2015 - The winners
Here they are. The winners of the Professional Pensions Investment Awards (PPIA) 2015.
PP Investment Awards 2014 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the inaugural Professional Pensions Investment Awards (PPIA).
Pension funds and the small print of illiquid credit
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at different strategies for taking advantage of the illiquidity premium
