Adhesive tape manufacturer Scapa has carried out a pension increase exchange exercise, in its latest move to manage the cost and risk of its legacy defined benefit scheme.
Investment
Environment Agency fund in surplus with ESG
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July 17, 2017
Strong investment returns have lifted the Environment Agency Active Pension Fund into surplus, as it challenged the industry to collaborate to improve uptake of environmental, social and governance-related strategies.
Deficits have dropped, but how should schemes react?
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July 10, 2017
Analysis: While there has been a recent improvement in defined benefit pension fund deficits, market volatility, weak covenants and increasing longevity mean trustees should continue to keep a tight rein on risk and cost management.
Investor coalition seeks better workforce reporting
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July 3, 2017
UK pension schemes are among a $7.9tn (£6.1tn) coalition of investors calling for increased disclosure from companies about their workforce, which campaigners say can help investors to safeguard long-term returns.
How do trustees choose the 'right' consultant?
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July 2, 2017
As consultants face criticism over their value-add, what should trustees consider before hiring one?
Leics sees opportunity in bank loans investment
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July 2, 2017
Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund has committed to a new capital release fund investment as part of its growing opportunity pool allocation, as banks look to free up capital.
No all-in fee for asset management firms
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June 28, 2017
Asset management firms must disclose estimated and actual fees and transaction costs to clients, but should not be forced to charge a single fee for services, the Financial Conduct Authority has recommended.
Pearson moves away from hedge funds into DGFs
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June 19, 2017
The pension plan of publishing giant Pearson Group has scrapped its hedge fund exposure and invested in diversified growth funds, in a bid to control investment risk and costs as the scheme nears self-sufficiency.
Employers urged to actively manage covenant
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June 14, 2017
Employers and schemes must take a more active approach to managing their pension liabilities to improve covenant strength, experts say.
Addressing career flexibility could help tackle gender pensions gap
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June 12, 2017
The gender pay gap is a multi-faceted problem that needs a multi-pronged approach, experts say — from financial education to adapting the pensions system to assist flexible working.