Data crunch: Another edition of Dr Chris Sier’s insights into cost data collection reveals an inability of large chunks of the UK scheme universe to fulfil their engagement duties fully, leaving policymakers with tricky questions over how to proceed on environmental, social and governance rules.

Update: In response to reader requests, we have now published the full table of Dr Chris Sier's findings on average costs with a breakdown by asset class, for use as a resource for the pensions community.

Data crunch: In the second instalment of a series distilling learnings from the Cost Transparency Initiative, ClearGlass’s Chris Sier names the asset managers that have actively supported schemes to better understand their costs.

Data crunch: In the first of a 10-part series on learnings from the Cost Transparency Initiative, the project’s leader, Chris Sier, busts the myth that asset managers are holding back better understanding of value for money.