All Features articles – Page 20
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FeaturesTelegraph welcomes smart beta addition to TDFs
Telegraph Media Group has welcomed the downside protection brought in by the addition of smart beta to its default defined contribution target date funds, despite concerns over hidden dangers within the investment style.
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FeaturesBabcock takes member comms online to boost efficiency
The Babcock International Group Pension Scheme is moving its communications online in an attempt to cut costs, boost efficiency and better reflect the preferences of members.
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FeaturesLafargeHolcim reconstructs DC scheme
Building materials giant LafargeHolcim has changed the default fund and administration of its defined contribution pension scheme following a value-for-money assessment.
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Brexit, pooling and transparency: Top investment stories from 2016
Year in review: Investment fees and the impact of Brexit on schemes’ portfolios stood out among the most salient subjects for pension schemes in 2016, while the ongoing low-yield environment prompted funds to seek higher returns and cut back on costs.
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FeaturesShell scraps pensioner liaison reps after e-comms push
Shell is removing its network of pensioner liaison representatives with a view to changing to a more cost-effective approach to supporting retired members of the Shell Contributory Pension Fund.
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Consolidation and partial transfers put forward as funding pressures increase
Defined benefit funding levels have not improved over the past years as gilt yields have fallen, the latest edition of the Purple Book shows, with industry figures hailing partial transfers and scheme consolidation as possible solutions.
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FeaturesReuters scheme simplifies strategy in liquidity search
As part of a push to simplify its asset allocation and achieve greater liquidity, Reuters Pension Fund is exiting its property investments, putting some of the proceeds into a new buy-and-maintain mandate and an existing diversified growth fund.
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What changes are needed in the smart beta sector?
What risks still exist in smart beta investing, and how can pension funds spot them? Does the industry need to change to attract greater scheme interest? AQR’s Scott Richardson, Capital Cranfield’s Jonathan Reynolds, RPMI Railpen’s Steve Artingstall, SpenceJohnson’s Robert Holford and Xerox HR Services’ Simon Hill discuss.
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FeaturesABF and Pie to shore up Severn Trent against deficit plunge
The Severn Trent Pension Scheme has agreed a new asset-backed funding strategy with its sponsor, following a year which saw its accounting deficit more than double despite derisking measures.
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FeaturesCombined Nuclear seeks inflation linkage with ground rents
The Combined Nuclear Pension Plan has added a commercial ground rents fund to its portfolio as part of its interest in assets with long-term inflation-linked cash flows.
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FeaturesShipbuilding members can board public sector scheme
The Shipbuilding Industries Pension Scheme has given certain members of its Fleet Support section the choice to rejoin a public service pension scheme as part of the government’s 'new fair deal' policy, but experts say it might not all be plain sailing.
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Is there a place for smart beta in DC portfolios?
Are smart beta products suitable for default defined contribution funds, or are they too complex? Could reduced volatility address problems with DC saving? AQR’s Scott Richardson, Capital Cranfield’s Jonathan Reynolds, RPMI Railpen’s Steve Artingstall, SpenceJohnson’s Robert Holford and Xerox HR Services’ Simon Hill discuss.
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FeaturesNational Grid goes ahead with new scheme sections
National Grid has decided on the section allocation of scheme members after agreeing on the creation of three independent sections within the National Grid UK Pension Scheme earlier this year
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What factors should schemes consider within smart beta?
Are there too many factors in the smart beta industry, and which ones present attractive opportunities? AQR’s Scott Richardson, Capital Cranfield’s Jonathan Reynolds, RPMI Railpen’s Steve Artingstall, SpenceJohnson’s Robert Holford and Xerox HR Services’ Simon Hill discuss.
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FeaturesNo gain without pain: Children and financial education
Any Other Business: Learning to manage money from an early age could help children get used to deferring gratification, potentially proving invaluable in saving for later life.
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FeaturesWhat the industry wants to see in the Autumn Statement
Autumn Statements became mini Budget announcements under the previous chancellor. Looking to the new regime, what advice does the industry have for Philip Hammond before he announces his first set of plans on November 23?
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FeaturesSouth Yorkshire admin issues highlight LGPS challenges
A number of local authority schemes have faced administration challenges and missed deadlines after implementing new software, as the provider struggled with capacity troubles.
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FeaturesMerseyside mulls infra for income
Merseyside Pension Fund is considering an increase in its allocation to infrastructure, as experts have warned that investors should ensure they have access to the relevant skills and experience.
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HSBC pioneers ESG in DC with £1.85bn multi-factor fund
The HSBC Bank UK Pension Scheme has selected a multi-factor fund with a tilt towards low-carbon businesses as the equity component of its default offering, a switch that will see £1.85bn of defined contribution savers' money invested in line with green principles.
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FeaturesRexam reduces membership through commutation exercise
The Rexam Pension Plan has carried out a trivial commutation exercise, contributing towards a reduction in total membership as defined benefit schemes are trying to reduce costs.