All articles by Aamina Zafar – Page 3
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NewsPrivate markets: DC funds plot 'outsized' UK allocations
Master trust providers plan to back the government’s push for greater investment in productive finance with “outsized” domestic allocations, according to research.
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NewsLGPS chief urges councils to preserve pension resources
The chair of the Local Government Pension Scheme’s advisory board has urged local councils not to cut the budgets of their pension teams as officials come under pressure to cut costs.
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NewsLondon CIV appoints former Tesco investment boss as CIO
The capital’s LGPS pool has appointed a new chief investment officer – the fifth person to hold the position in eight years.
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NewsGovernment urged to ‘seriously reconsider’ LGPS proposals
Industry commentators have warned of challenging timelines to achieve the government’s plans for the LGPS, while significant improvements to funding call into question the need for reform.
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NewsBrunel leads engagement with Shell over natural gas plans
Brunel Pension Partnership, Greater Manchester Pension Fund and Merseyside Pension Fund are among LGPS organisations collaborating in a bid to put pressure on oil giant Shell over its plans to expand liquified natural gas output.
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NewsNOW Pensions to overhaul Sharia options in 2025
NOW Pensions is the latest master trust that is set to launch Sharia-compliant pension options including Islamic bonds to reduce risk for workers approaching retirement.
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FeaturesHow master trusts are diversifying Sharia offerings with sukuk bonds
Aamina Zafar explores how master trusts are transforming Sharia-compliant pension funds to now include sukuk bonds in a bid to reduce risk for workers approaching retirement.
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NewsRaise contributions to diffuse pensions ‘timebomb’, government told
The government must prioritise raising the default minimum level of contributions to defined contribution pension schemes, according to retail investment firm Tillit.
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NewsSavers lack knowledge of retirement income needs, research shows
Nearly a third of people do not know how much they should save for their pensions, according to new research.
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NewsPPI report sheds light on social inequalities and pension outcomes
Rising inequality is an early warning signal for stark differences in life quality for pensioners, new research suggests.
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NewsDon’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.
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NewsBitcoin comes to the UK pension sector
The first UK pension scheme to invest in bitcoin was announced this week, with consultancy group Cartwright helping construct an innovative investment model.
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NewsInvestors increasingly understand social impact investing
The UK’s social impact investment market grew to £10bn at the end of 2023.
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NewsNOW Pensions accelerates climate action
A massive 76% of total holdings in the diversified growth fund are now directly linked to the trustee board’s responsible investment objectives.
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NewsUK pension system declining against other countries, research shows
The UK’s pension system has lost its top-10 position among global retirement systems, according to the latest Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index.
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NewsCan CDC help fix a ‘broken’ DC system?
As the government launches a consultation on collective defined contribution (CDC) structures, a new paper from Willis Towers Watson has proposed ways in which the new rules can help improve existing schemes.
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NewsAMNT flags governance concerns with sole trustee model
The association has called for greater regulatory oversight to ensure members are protected when schemes move to a sole trustee model.
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NewsInvest in emerging markets to meet climate goals, schemes urged
A new report argues that achieving environmental goals will be impossible without supporting emerging economies to transition to sustainable energy.
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NewsSavers not keen on AI in pension communications, research shows
Scheme members are reluctant to engage with their pensions using artificial intelligence and other forms of technology, according to Trafalgar House.
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NewsWhy pensions schemes are ‘attractive targets’ for cyber criminals
The CrowdStrike outage this summer provided another reminder for trustees of the importance of contingency plans in case of technology issues.