Some of the UK’s biggest pension schemes are stepping up their action against companies with dual class share structures, arguing that these are “diluting shareholders’ ability to influence portfolio companies”.
Don’t ignore covenant risk, says SPP
The Society of Pension Professionals has published a new “myth-busting” paper around covenant risks in light of the new DB Funding Code.
Alpha drivers for deliberately different solutions
In a world where achieving returns with market beta alone is likely to be much more challenging, we believe it’s time to approach investment solutions differently. Explore how combining alpha building blocks in multi-strategy solutions can drive risk-adjusted outcomes for clients.
Simplify CDC rules to ensure success, says pensions industry
Proposed regulations for CDC pension schemes need refinement to ensure they succeed for potential multi-employer arrangements, according to industry experts.
What Trump’s win means for policy, the economy, and markets
November 2024, In the Loop - By Gilad Fortgang, Blerina Uruçi, Timothy C. Murray
Extending tax cuts and an assertive approach on trade policy likely to be areas of focus.
‘Pivotal point’ for fiduciary management as DB matures
Fiduciary managers face a “pivotal point” as DB schemes mature and the investment and regulatory landscapes grow more complex, according to Isio.
Comment
How can pension trustees remain vigilant against greenwashing?
Eversheds Sutherland’s Andrew Black and Samuel Fulda explore how regulators and pension scheme trustees can address greenwashing and greenhushing to further develop their own long-term plans.
Pension sharing orders and contracting out: key considerations
Gateley Legal’s Michael Collins explains a niche but important issue to consider when including pension benefits in divorce or separation settlements.
Time to end state pension injustice for Caribbean recipients
Janice Turner, co-chair of the Association of Member-Nominated Trustees, explains how the legacy of slavery and colonialism continues to affect overseas recipients of the UK state pension.
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Winner of Scheme Technology Innovation: Penny
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