The latest news and goings on from the PLSA's annual investment conference in Edinburgh
PLSA offers pragmatic alternatives to politicians' ideas for UK growth

PLSA launches paper to counter a range of recent schemes designed to channel pension assets into UK plc
More retirement planning needed for those with mental health issues

Those with mental health feel excluded from retirement, experience difficulty in finding help and could suffer financial harm from decisions made when unwell
DWP data shows the gender pension gap remains at 35%

DWP data show that the gap is gradually closing, but there is still some way to go
Asset managers fall short of claims about climate and biodiversity

The research found a vast difference between what asset managers said and what they actually did on climate and biodiversity matters
Will DC consolidation present MTs with crock of gold?

DC consolidation will have its winners and losers. Stephanie Hawthorne asks what the transition to consolidation will mean for trustees, sponsors, and members
Comment
Why two pairs of eyes are better than one (for DB sponsors)

Sponsors want help to manage schemes approaching endgame scenarios
Investors must insist on decarbonisation – before it’s too late

Investors have a role – and the power – to encourage sustainable business models. ShareAction's Lydia Darby talks about why they went to BASF's AGM last month
Time to review how the UK saves for the future

Hymans' Hannah English argues that now is the right time to review retirement income saving
Videos & Podcasts
Should pension schemes invest in biodiversity?

Podcast: Newton Investment Management head of sustainable investment Therese Niklasson and NatureAlpha founder Dr Vian Sharif discuss biodiversity and pension scheme investment.

Was the Bank of England right to intervene during the LDI crisis?

Podcast: Cartwright director of investment consulting Sam Roberts argues against the Bank of England’s autumn intervention in gilt markets, while the Lang Cat director of public affairs Tom McPhail gives his thoughts on the Autumn Statement.
What challenges do different asset classes pose for ESG investment?

Podcast: Philip Shucksmith, a portfolio manager in Newton Investment Management’s real return team, and Martina Macpherson, head of ESG product management within the Financial Information Business Unit at SIX, discuss pension schemes and their path to net zero, debating how green investment in different asset classes works, along with the question of labelling so-called 'green' assets.

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