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Investing for the future: DB schemes in 2023 and beyond

Defined benefit schemes have had a bruising few years. A seemingly endless bull market came to an abrupt halt with the coronavirus pandemic, while the market turmoil in the autumn brought liquidity challenges. In this special report, we examine how schemes are revisiting their derisking strategies in the aftermath of the LDI crisis, as well as how they will change their approaches to leverage and liquidity.

Should pension schemes invest in biodiversity?

Podcast: Newton Investment Management head of sustainable investment Therese Niklasson and NatureAlpha founder Dr Vian Sharif discuss biodiversity and pension scheme investment.

What did COP27 mean for pension schemes?

Video: Newton Investment Management head of sustainable investment Therese Niklasson discusses COP27 and its ramifications for pension schemes.

Building for the future: Schemes target natural capital

With the World Economic Forum estimating that more than 50 per cent of the world’s economic output is either moderately or significantly dependent on nature, natural capital assets are expected to soon be driving the economy. In this special report, Pensions Expert explores the different aspects of natural capital and how schemes are using these assets as part of their ESG strategies.
Webinar: Pension Protection Fund 2022 Purple Book

The Pension Protection Fund will be publishing its annual analysis of the defined benefit sector on December 1.
Was the Bank of England right to intervene during the LDI crisis?

Podcast: Cartwright director of investment consulting Sam Roberts argues against the Bank of England’s autumn intervention in gilt markets, while the Lang Cat director of public affairs Tom McPhail gives his thoughts on the Autumn Statement.
PIPA 2022: Fostering innovation and driving change

Pensions Expert hosted a series of fascinating panels and fireside chats ahead of announcing its Pension and Investment Provider Awards 2022 winners.
Auto-enrolment: Continuing on the success of the past decade

Few would dispute the success of automatic enrolment. A decade on from its introduction, 10.7mn employees had been automatically enrolled into workplace pensions as of June 2022. In this special report, Pensions Expert highlights the benefits as well as the shortcomings of auto-enrolment, while also exploring what the future looks like for the policy.

Guide to Good Pensions: Scheme Services edition

Welcome to the Scheme Services edition of Guide to Good Pensions, the buyers' guide helping you to spot the best performers in the pensions and investment industries.