In the hunt for yield, the Pilkington Superannuation Scheme has decided to increase its exposure to infrastructure, as investors, including the Environment Agency Pension Fund, continue to seek diversification and return by allocating to this asset class.
Can risk parity work for pension funds?
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May 2, 2016
Analysis: Risk parity funds promise diversification and consistent performance through risk allocation, but in the current climate of interest rate uncertainty how suitable is this strategy for pension schemes?
Lloyds Banking Group drives efficiency with single trustee board
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April 27, 2016
Lloyds Banking Group has merged the trustee boards of three of its defined benefit pension funds to boost efficiency, decrease duplication and strengthen its relationship with the schemes.
Jaguar Land Rover revs up global credit
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April 25, 2016
Jaguar Land Rover has decided to alter the strategic asset allocation in its two pension schemes by boosting its exposure to global credit, while decreasing assets held for the purposes of matching changes in the fund’s liabilities.
The Weekly Wrap: April 22 edition
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April 22, 2016
A round-up of the pension industry stories published across the FT Group this week, from the financial benefits of investing in tobacco, to the plight of burnt-out grandparents.
Consumers to be encouraged to shop around with proposed annuity provider rules
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New plans announced by the Financial Conduct Authority will require annuity providers to make consumers aware of rival deals before they purchase an annuity, but some experts say there should be a similar solution for other retirement products.