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Lothian, Falkirk and Fife appoint three to joint investment strategy panel
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds of Lothian, Falkirk and Fife have appointed three independent advisers to their joint investment strategy panel (JISP).
Update: St James's Place latest to suspend property funds
St James's Place, Columbia Threadneedle, BMO Global Asset Management, Legal and General Investment Management, Aberdeen Standard Investments, Kames Capital and Janus Henderson have all suspended their open-ended UK property vehicles due to valuation concerns...
'Turbulent market' sees Kames property income fund suspended on valuation concerns
Kames Property Income and its feeder funds have been forced to suspend as a result of current “turbulent market conditions” making it impossible to accurately value property holdings, Professional Pensions' sister title Investment Week has learned.
Nottinghamshire County Council hires Kames Capital for £22m active beta property brief
The Nottinghamshire County Council Pension Fund has hired Kames Capital to run a £22m property mandate.
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
How wide is the gender pay gap in pensions firms?
Investment and law firms have the highest median gender hourly gender pay gaps out of nearly 100 pension-related firms reporting, James Phillips writes.
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.
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.
Professional Pensions wins top prize at Kames Capital Journalism Awards
Professional Pensions has beaten off strong competition to be awarded the Institutional Team of the Year accolade at the Kames Capital Journalism Awards 2017.
How useful are ESG fund ratings?
ESG fund ratings are an oft-used tool for impact investing, but lack of standardised data means other analysis is necessary. James Phillips explores their usefulness
How will unwinding of QE impact markets?
The US central bank has become the first to begin reversing quantitative easing, with more to follow. Stephanie Baxter looks at what to expect from this historic shift.
Pension funds need to look beyond ESG fund ratings
Pension schemes should not rely solely on the performance of investment funds in third-party ratings which aim to quantify their sustainability, Kames Capital has said.
How the end of LIBOR will affect pension funds
LIBOR is set to be phased out by 2021. Jonathan Stapleton looks at how the withdrawal of this benchmark will affect schemes
How the markets will react to a weak government
Political uncertainty is back after the shock general election result, with the markets pricing in a softer Brexit. Watch out for the impact on sterling and gilt yields, warns Stephanie Baxter
What investment risks could arise during the Brexit negotiations?
Despite a relative calm reaction to the triggering of Article 50, schemes should be braced for a bumpy ride during the coming two years of tough Brexit negotiations. Stephanie Baxter looks at what to watch out for
Nottingham invests £300m in corporate bonds to fund infrastructure targets
Nottinghamshire County Council's pension fund is investing £300m in a new corporate bond mandate to generate cashflow to help meet its infrastructure commitments.
Is it time to overhaul currency hedges after sterling's tumble?
There are big questions about currency hedges when sterling has fallen so significantly since Brexit. Schemes should revisit that hedge and prepare for further volatility, says Stephanie Baxter
Investment outlook: What schemes should expect in 2017
This year is set to be a bumpy ride with yet more geopolitical events and tensions between central bank policies. Stephanie Baxter takes a look at investment predictions for 2017.
PP Investment Awards 2016 - The winners
Here they are - the winners of the Professional Pensions Investment Awards (PPIA) 2016
Kames Capital names high yield bond managers
Kames Capital has appointed David Ennett and Phil Milburn to lead its high yield bond team.
Index-linked gilts - time for a rethink?
Colin Dryburgh puts forward the case for US treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS).
PP Investment Awards 2015 - The winners
Here they are. The winners of the Professional Pensions Investment Awards (PPIA) 2015.
How will deflation hit DB schemes?
The latest inflation figures could cut deficits by £10bn
Why absolute return bond funds are growing in popularity
Peter Ball looks at how schemes are using absolute return bond funds.
