Latest articles from Aamina Zafar

Pot for life could threaten auto-enrolment success, warns ABI

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Employer survey shows companies are concerned about the potential negative impact on staff pension outcomes.

Industry ‘must do better on sharia investing’, experts say

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Many UK pension funds and providers have only a limited understanding of sharia investing and Islamic finance, according to Pensions for Purpose.

How the pensions industry is embracing Ramadan

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How organisations in the pensions sector are embracing Ramadan to support Muslim employees and educate their colleagues.

DB schemes expect strong fixed income returns

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Pension schemes expected fixed income asset classes to top the charts over the next 12 months for investment returns, according to research.

How schemes could release £100bn in 10 years

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Research by Isio suggests trustees could release significant amounts of capital if proposed government rule changes are implemented.

LPFA ahead of emissions reduction target

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The £7.7bn London Pensions Fund Authority has succeeded in reducing emissions from listed equity investments by 75% compared to 2019.

Industry raises concerns over Treasury reforms

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A new business ban for underperforming schemes and reporting requirements for UK investments could have significant negative effects on DC schemes.

What does Labour have in store for the pensions industry?

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The sector has reacted positively to the opposition’s proposals for pensions and financial services reforms.

‘Meaningful targets’ needed to address industry diversity issues

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An appeal for action after researchers find that failure to attract diverse talent is a key barrier to improving equality and inclusion in the pensions sector.

Why the PPF is taking action on climate

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The fund has co-filed a shareholder resolution for the first time. Claire Curtin, head of ESG and sustainability at the PPF, explains why.