Engaging a member with their environmental, social and governance-invested savings can be difficult when they do not know what ESG is.

The role pension schemes play in overcoming plastic pollution is multifaceted, and communicating it with members only adds another layer of complexity, experts warn.

More thematic funds are creating opportunities for schemes to engage with natural capital, but the need for more robust frameworks is paramount, experts claim.

Data is both the key and a barrier to greener portfolios, making sustainability metrics a troublesome area for trustees.

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.

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.

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.