All Insight Investment articles – Page 2
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OpinionESG: Focus efforts from a risk perspective
From the blog: Every institutional investor should be following a responsible investment approach.
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Opinion
Positive EMD performance: Will it last?
EMD survey: More than four years have passed since the taper tantrum, when the US Federal Reserve started to gradually tighten its quantitative easing programme, leading to investor panic and sell-off in some emerging markets.
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News
First asset managers commit to LGPS transparency code
The Local Government Pension Scheme advisory board has launched its code of transparency to improve cost disclosure, amid early indications that asset managers will sign up.
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FeaturesS&N dives into infra and absolute return funds
The Scottish & Newcastle Pension Plan has agreed to introduce a new allocation to infrastructure debt while increasing its absolute return exposure, as schemes seek steady returns and diversification.
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Features
Leicester Uni scheme cuts risk with higher hedge
Following closure to future benefit accrual, trustees at the University of Leicester Pension and Assurance Scheme have decided to double its hedge, as experts emphasise the importance of keeping an eye on triggers and cash flow.
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FeaturesCentrica drills for returns with high-yield allocation
The Centrica Combined Common Investment Fund, which manages holdings for the energy giant’s pension schemes, has trimmed its exposure to corporate bonds, reweighting its portfolio towards high-yield debt.
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Opinion
Is it time for DC defaults to embrace ESG?
Large defined benefit funds and defined contribution mastertrusts have long been using their investments to engage with or divest from companies involved in controversial practices. Now, a renewed public focus on environmental, social and governance issues, as well as corporate reporting, could convince more to follow.
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OpinionWhich investments can cash flow negative schemes turn to?
Schemes paying out more than they receive could benefit from investing in assets where cash flow is secured by contract, argues Insight Investment’s Steve Aukett.
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NewsTrustees told to focus less on market volatility
From Brexit to Trump, the political events of 2016 added to market uncertainty throughout the year, but trustees should take care not to be too fixated on volatility.
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OpinionHow to invest in fixed income in the current environment
The world of ‘lower for longer’ seems to be going lower and lower for longer and longer. Insight Investment’s Alex Veroude explains how schemes can ensure they make the most of the opportunities.
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OpinionHow to invest in farmland responsibly
Tom McKeon, head of portfolio oversight for farmland investment at Insight Investment, examines the case for farmland when looking through a responsible investment lens.
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NewsSmaller schemes take advantage of pooled funds in bumper year for LDI
Hedged liabilities grew to a record £657bn last year as medium-sized schemes flowed into pooled mandates, but experts have flagged a concentration risk from liability-driven investment's three dominant providers.
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NewsSchemes urged to lock in gains as market improves
Special report: Pension schemes could see a further 40 basis point jump in gilt yields by the end of 2014, improving their funding levels and derisking value.
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News
EMD losing its sparkle as schemes value EM equities
The recent lag in emerging market equity performance compared with developed markets is luring pension funds to an asset class they see as cheap compared to its debt counterpart.
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FeaturesBT poised to plough into farmland for inflation match
The UK’s largest pension fund has set itself a target of investing £1bn in farmland to keep track of inflation, but has struggled to find a suitable investment.
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Features
Schemes react to costly derivatives reform
European regulation of over-the-counter (OTC) derivative trades has been temporarily paused for pension funds to meet requirements. George Coats considers the impact on UK schemes
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