All investment committee articles – Page 2

Opinion

Speed dating for LGPS funds: How to choose your pooling partner

2016-01-15T00:00:00Z

The government-imposed asset pooling of Local Government Pension Scheme funds forces committees to ask themselves on what basis they will choose pooling partners. Mercer’s Jo Holden gives tips on what schemes should focus on.

Opinion

What the low-carbon drive means for UK pension funds

2015-09-18T00:00:00Z

Analysis: As the divestment movement garners legislative backing in the US, how should UK pension funds respond to the long-term risks of holding fossil fuel stocks?

Opinion

Why UK schemes lose out to nimble overseas competitors on infrastructure

2014-09-11T00:00:00Z

Infrastructure has been a hot topic among UK schemes over the past couple of years. With its long-term matching characteristics, it seems like a perfect fit for schemes looking to match liabilities, but inflows have been muted.

Opinion

How to set up an investment subcommittee

2014-08-08T00:00:00Z

Gordons’ Ruth Bamforth lays out the ingredients of an effective investment subcomittee, but warns the liability for decisions remains with the main trustee board, in the latest edition of Technical Comment.

Opinion

Three models for constructing your investment committee

2013-06-03T00:00:00Z

What powers should be devolved to your investment committee? It depends on which model of investment governance you have, argues Muse Advisory’s Anne Kershaw, in the latest Technical View.