North America
Federal Reserve: No interest rate hikes until end of 2023
The US Federal Reserve sent out "strong, powerful guidance" on Wednesday (16 September), as it predicted interest rates would stay near zero until at least the end of 2023.
Why coronavirus could cause a 1990s-style bubble in risk assets
The coronavirus outbreak will significantly impact risk assets over the coming "years, rather than months", according to economist and author Anatole Kaletsky, who warned that central bank reactions to the illness could artificially inflate asset prices...
West Midlands LGPS hires ex-USS manager
Jason Fletcher has been hired to lead the investment team of West Midlands Pension Fund (WMPF), after leaving Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) in April.
Schemes 'rolling the dice in desperation' by waiting for rate rise
Trustees relying on equities and gilt yields to improve are taking a big gamble and could result in a rush of schemes going bust, says Hugh Nolan.
Could British Steel go down the bulk annuity route?
PP explores the option of putting the British Steel scheme through the bulk annuity market.
Legal and General adds Craston to master trust board
Mike Craston has been made a trustee and board member of Legal and General's (L&G) master trust.
