XPS poll shows nearly 40% of investment managers say geopolitical conflicts are the most underrated risk
MPC members narrowly vote to hold rates at five votes to four
Schemes resilient but may need to prepare for changing world order going forward
XPS analysis finds four-fifths using a form of AI to improve their internal business efficiency
Solution will offer ‘wide-scale’ access to illiquid assets for small to medium DC schemes
More flexible DB investment and funding regs best way to boost allocation to growth assets
Guidance covers investment, buffers, resilience testing, governance and LDI monitoring
Detailed TPR regulations and stress testing update will be needed
Most trustees to not believe their scheme’s ESG policy reflects their preferred approach
After a decade of de-risking, there is still more to do, particularly for those schemes late to the hedging party, writes James Phillips.