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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
Schroders first asset manager to sign up to PTL's Clear Funds initiative
Schroders has become the first asset manager to sign up to Clear Funds, a transaction cost assessment service launched by PTL in January 2018.
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.
DC pooling could 'boost retirement pots by 62%'
Pooling traditional defined contribution (DC) fund assets could lead to significantly larger retirement funds through better diversification and governance, Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) and Schroders research has suggested.
How will the rate rise affect DB pension funds?
The Bank of England has raised rates for the first time in 10 years on a gradual path towards normalisation. Stephanie Baxter explores whether this will give schemes a reprieve from low yields
How to make the most of Goldilocks global growth while it lasts
This is the first year since 2007 that all 35 OECD countries are growing but concerns remain over the US and China. Market corrections could be just around the corner, writes Charlotte Moore.
Atlas Master Trust selects Schroders to manage multi-asset funds
Atlas Master Trust has appointed Schroders as one of its investment managers to develop the provider's default fund proposition.
Schroders launches global multi-factor equity fund for DC schemes
Schroders has launched a global multi-factor equity fund for defined contribution (DC) schemes in a bid to provide an investment strategy which targets consistent outperformance in a risk-controlled way.
Schroders restructures UK institutional team
Schroders has restructured its UK institutional business in a bid to strengthen focus on its fiduciary management business.
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
Schroders hires fiduciary manager from Willis Towers Watson
Schroders has appointed Tom Binks to its fiduciary management team, as the firm looks to grow the business.
LGIM becomes largest manager to sign up to LGPS transparency code
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has signed up to the code of transparency created for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), bringing the total number of signatories to five.
EXCLUSIVE: Veolia UK Pension Trustees hires Schroders for £880m fiduciary management mandate
Veolia UK Pension Trustees has announced it has appointed Schroders to be the fiduciary manager for its largest defined benefit schemes, which have a combined asset value of £880m.
Are pension schemes prepared for political risk?
Last year put geopolitical risk on the map for pension schemes. Charlotte Moore looks at how this can affect their portfolios
Understanding DC asset security
Finding out what protections are in place for DC assets is not straightforward, finds Helen Morrissey
20 years of Professional Pensions: Where are they now?
Jonathan Stapleton looks at the firms who were advertising in the first editions of Professional Pensions and how the consultancy, asset manager and provider markets have changed over the past 20 years
Peter Harrison to replace Helena Morrissey as IA chairperson
Schroders' chief executive officer (CEO) Peter Harrison has been named chairperson of the Investment Association (IA) board.
Dealing with rising inflation
Inflation is on the rise but how can schemes deal with this? Lynn Strongin-Dodds takes a look at the options.
Investors should focus on risk assets in current environment
Improved prospects for growth and inflation mean investors should look to invest more in risk assets according to Schroders.
What geopolitical shocks are in store next year?
This year has delivered several political shocks for UK schemes in the form of Brexit and the outcome of the US general election. However, as Europe gears up for a round of elections next year Helen Morrissey asks what schemes need to watch out for.
Going for gold: What makes a top quality DC scheme?
The corporate pensions market has changed radically over the past five years. Jonathan Stapleton asks a range of industry experts what now makes a gold standard offering to employees.
DMO sells 50-year linkers at record yield lows; demand will continue to outstrip supply
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has sold a new tranche of long-dated index-linked treasury gilts at a gross real redemption yield of -1.32%, a record low which experts say is due to "structural" market imbalances.
Schroders restructures investment teams following departure of Nico Marais
Schroders has restructured its multi-asset and portfolio solutions teams following the departure of Nico Marais.
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.
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