The Investment Association
Ten schemes publicly back Cost Transparency Initiative
Ten pension schemes representing over 19 million members and more than £150bn in assets under management have written a joint public letter endorsing the Cost Transparency Initiative (CTI).
CTI launches long-awaited cost disclosure templates
The Cost Transparency Initiative (CTI) has launched a number of templates and guidance to help pension schemes deliver greater value for savers with enhanced disclosure of transaction cost information.
PLSA in work to convene cost disclosure template implementation group
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) is in the process of convening an industry-wide group to take forward the work of the Institutional Disclosure Working Group (IDWG).
Investment Association urges FCA to drop 'flawed' DC cost disclosure methodology
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must ditch the methodology used to calculate transaction costs incurred by investment of defined contribution (DC) funds as a matter of urgency, the Investment Association (IA) says.
Shareholder rebellions surge 25% with 'curious' 29 repeat offenders
The number of firms facing shareholder rebellions increased by a quarter in the 2018 AGM season, data from the Investment Association's (IA) public register reveals.
Companies to be forced to disclose pay ratios from 2019
Companies with more than 250 employees will be required to disclose the pay gap between chief executives and their average staff members from 2019, the government has announced.
Transparency Task Force calls for IA's Cummings to apologise over 'offensive' Loch Ness fees comments
Gina Miller and others deserve ‘apology…public recognition and thanks’
The Belly of the Beast
Con Keating has been hearing rumblings from within the beast that the FCA and DWP's work on disclosure templates is redundant and a waste of time and money
How corporate governance guidance will empower pension funds
Corporate governance guidelines aim to improve decision-making processes by listening to stakeholders better. James Phillips explores how pension funds will benefit
IA asks FTSE companies how they are addressing shareholder concerns
Letter to FTSE All-Share members
FCA's Bailey: More work to be done on fees
Regulator does not want to 'incentivise short-termism'
Investment Association: Brexit talks must go 'beyond political jostling' for the sake of asset management
The Brexit negotiations are too legal and should cultivate a process of "conscious uncoupling" to protect the asset management sector, the Investment Association (IA) says.
IA and ICSA release joint guidance on stakeholder engagement
The Investment Association (IA) and ICSA: The Governance Institute have published joint guidelines on how company boards should understand and weigh up stakeholders' interests in strategic decision-making.
How asset managers are reacting to pension changes
As DC schemes become an increasingly important client, asset managers must adapt to their evolving needs. Stephanie Baxter examines key trends in the Investment Association's annual survey
The People's Trust seeks to raise £125m ahead of October launch
Listing on LSE on 17 October
Transparency Task Force to audit financial sector's codes of conduct
The Transparency Task Force (TTF) has launched an independent audit of over 50 professional bodies' codes of conduct in order to understand efforts being made to improve professional standards.
FTSE 100 companies address shareholder concerns on pay in 2017 AGM season
FTSE 100 companies have responded to last year's investor rebellions regarding executive pay, with "more conservative policies" being adopted according to new analysis from the Investment Association (IA).
Kempen: Industry could be wasting time on implicit cost disclosure
Disclosure of investment costs can be achieved without necessarily finding out the true value of implicit costs, Kempen Capital Management argues.
Chris Sier: Disclosure standard is 'just the starting point' towards full transparency
The transparency campaigner has welcomed the regulator's proposals for cost disclosure, refuting claims the asset management industry's code has been created without independent oversight.
Helena Morrissey made a dame; Stephen Lansdown awarded CBE
Helena Morrissey, head of personal investing at LGIM, has been appointed a dame in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for improving diversity in financial services.
A big step towards cost transparency
Stephanie Baxter says the launch of a transparency code shows the balance of power is finally starting to move in the direction of investors.
Brexit will change role of asset managers, says Investment Association
Asset managers will come under increasing scrutiny to be good stewards of pension funds once the UK leaves the European Union, Jonathan Lipkin has predicted.
IA calls on FTSE firms to report on long-term performance to tackle short-termism
The Investment Association (IA) has set out guidelines for how FTSE-listed companies should report on long-term performance, as part of its campaign to deter short-term behaviour.
IA consults on 'blueprint' for cost disclosure
The Investment Association (IA) has revealed its proposed code to standardise cost disclosure across collective funds, segregated mandates, and institutional investors.
