Inflation, illiquidity and the impact of Covid-19 on the global economy look set to continue to shape investment activity in the pensions industry in the coming year.

The depths of fast fashion’s environmental, social and governance issues make evaluation of the problems difficult, but technological solutions are making it more accessible.

Soft drinks manufacturer Britvic has seen a reduction in its pension liabilities following a change to the inflation index used by the Britvic Pension Plan.

Fast-fashion brands have been embroiled in scandals, but investor initiatives and trustee engagement are telling labels that being green is in this season.

The Pensions Policy Institute has launched the PPI UK Pensions Framework, an analytical instrument designed to support long-term analysis of how changes in the UK state and private pension systems are impacting the experiences that people have in later life.

On the go: The Work and Pensions Committee has opened the final stage of its pension freedoms inquiry with a call for evidence on the challenges of saving for later life.

On the go: Master trust Nest’s research arm will be taking part in two pilots, which will test new forms of flexible saving for self-employed individuals.

Workers at carmaker Aston Martin have threatened industrial action following news that it plans to close its defined benefit pension scheme in January 2022.

On the go: The UK pension risk settlement market is anticipated to see volumes of more than £45bn by the end of 2021, the third year in a row that it has reached this level, according to analysis by Aon.

On the go: Master trust Nest is expected to break even in 2024, two years ahead of previous forecasts, and anticipates it will repay the loan from the UK government by December 2038, according to its latest annual report.