Investment managers pushing the envelope on performance, service and innovation are being celebrated this month in the second part of the Pension and Investment Provider Awards 2020.
The 21st annual edition of the Pipas sees the awards take on a virtual format, with winners, highly commended and commended entries singled out in Pensions Expert’s new Guide to Good Pensions.
The awards assess entrants against the criteria of performance, innovation and service, with providers assessed by a panel of industry leaders in a rigorous process.
Introducing the second part of the guide, Pensions Expert editor Angus Peters said that the recent return to volatility in financial markets justified the awards’ continued focus on process, innovation and service alongside performance.
The brightest minds in investment management could not have predicted the events that have unfolded already in 2020,” he said. “With a new environment emerging in the wake of the novel coronavirus, robust performance even through downside events, innovation, and honesty about what cannot be known, would seem to be the features of a good manager.”
The Pipas recognise the intrinsic value of fund management services, and try to shine a light on those companies that uphold the reputation of the industry, through their service and innovation as well as performance.
“I am delighted to report that we have partnered with cost data collection service ClearGlass on a new award category this year, recognising those managers that are the most receptive to requests, and who actively engage to help clients understand the value of investment products,” said Mr Peters.
“Our expert panel was also thrilled to see the number of entries for our environmental, social and governance manager category, reflecting both the growing recognition in the sector that clients will demand sustainable credentials, and desire simply to do the right thing.”
To find out the winners and commended entries of all the awards, and to read Pensions Expert’s market guides to the various investment services sectors, please read the guide below.
