The Investment Association
Should UK pensions go Dutch on cost transparency?
Michael Klimes looks at the latest proposal to bring transparency on asset manager costs.
Improving efficiency could net investors £37.5bn over 30 years
Improving market effectiveness and competition could net investors an extra £37.5bn in returns over 30 years according to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) interim chief executive Tracey McDermott.
Investment Association forms panel to set up new disclosure code
The Investment Association (IA) has introduced a working group to help establish a new code for disclosing asset management fees and costs.
Former IA chief Godfrey joins Transparency Task Force
Daniel Godfrey who left the Investment Association (IA) last year has been appointed ambassador of the Transparency Task Force which campaigns for greater transparency.
The need for more transparency
Jonathan Stapleton attended the second Transparency Symposium, held in London last week, to hear about the steps being taken to improve transparency.
IA unveils restructure in wake of membership turbulence
Three core divisions
IA shuts regulatory affairs unit after members depart
Loss of funds leads to closure
Investment Association still committed to better cost transparency despite member exits
The Investment Association (IA) says it is still absolutely committed to getting better transparency on fund management costs and charges for pension trustees.
Daniel Godfrey leaves Investment Association in shock exit
Director of compliance fills role
How industry can help savers navigate the new pensions landscape
Savers need more than a nudge
How investors engaged on big corporate issues in 2014
PP looks at whether engagement was successful in tackling concerns in four large firms including GSK and AstraZeneca
Number of managers reporting on stewardship and voting falling
The proportion of asset managers reporting to clients on their stewardship and voting activities fell last year, according to the Investment Association.
How the Investor Forum can help schemes of all sizes
Stephanie Baxter speaks to Investor Forum chairman Simon Fraser about how the organisation can benefit pension schemes.
Pension reforms: A success story, despite the challenges
Jonathan Lipkin says asset managers are not ripping off customers but must tell investors clearly what they are paying
Newton's Helena Morrissey says fund managers are 'lurking in shadows'
The fund management industry must stop "lurking in the shadows" and regain investors' trust, according to Investment Association (IA) chairwoman Helena Morrissey.
FCA and DWP seek views on transaction costs disclosure
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have launched a call for evidence on disclosure of transaction costs.
Asset management costs: gradually becoming more transparent
PP looks at the latest proposals to actually tell schemes what they pay asset managers
Investment Association sets out plans to disclose portfolio churn
The Investment Association has set out plans for asset managers to disclose portfolio turnover rates to investors and give them an idea of how this compares to other funds.
Asset managers slam EU push to water down Shareholders' Rights Directive
Pressure from companies to water down proposed changes to the EU Shareholders' Rights Directive has been criticised by the Investment Association.
IMA renamed as The Investment Association from today
The Investment Management Association has been rebranded to The Investment Association as of today to reflect its widened membership.