All Investment strategy articles – Page 3
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News
Now Pensions default struggles as industry lacks standardisation
Now Pensions has the worst performing default fund of any major defined contribution provider, according to a new report by product review company Defaqto.
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FeaturesJLR drives down costs with DC strategy refresh
UK automotive stalwart Jaguar Land Rover has embarked on a complete overhaul of its defined contribution offering in a bid to drive down costs and improve member outcomes.
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News
Could DGFs deliver a better DC experience?
Analysis: The perceived wisdom of defined contribution investment had always been one that places an emphasis on simplicity.
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Opinion
How pension schemes allocate to EMD
The benefit of pursuing diversification and long-term risk-adjusted return opportunities is widely known.
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FeaturesNilgosc outvotes social infrastructure sceptics
The Northern Ireland Local Government Superannuation Committee has voted for social infrastructure as a suitable investment type, despite concerns among some committee members about political risk and the impact on public services.
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OpinionAre DGFs really diversified?
From the blog: Over the past five years, diversified growth funds have generally performed well. In fact, all three median DGF series compiled by Camradata met or exceeded their return targets from January 2012 through December 2016.
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OpinionAre DGFs still proving popular?
With a variety of diversified growth fund styles on offer, five experts share their views on what trustees should look for in a manager, while discussing developments in how both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes are allocating to DGFs.
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FeaturesLeics sees opportunity in bank loans investment
Leicestershire County Council Pension Fund has committed to a new capital release fund investment as part of its growing opportunity pool allocation, as banks look to free up capital.
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Opinion
How are DB schemes allocating to DGFs?
How are defined benefit pension schemes using diversified growth funds in their portfolios, and how can trustees choose between the various strategies on offer? Naomi L’Estrange from 2020 Trustees, Shuntao Li from Barnett Waddingham, Neil McPherson from Capital Cranfield, Murray Taylor from JLT Employee Benefits, and Percival Station from Pictet Asset Management discuss how pension funds are approaching DGFs.
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Opinion
How to decide which DGFs are worth investing in
How do schemes choose the correct DGF or the right DGF manager? Adam Porter of Hymans Robertson takes us through the selection process.
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FeaturesManchester University upgrades investment strategy
Trustees of the Manchester University Superannuation Scheme have adopted a new liability-driven investment strategy, while dropping a UK equity mandate in favour of global equities.
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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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News
DCIF: Mastertrusts must up their game on investment design
Mastertrusts must place greater importance on investment design to achieve the best possible outcomes for members, a new study suggests.
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NewsDairy Crest churns up a new investment strategy
The Dairy Crest Pension Fund has derisked while restructuring its investment portfolio by moving away from UK investment grade credit and ‘going global’, as schemes continue to reassess the purpose of their credit exposures.
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OpinionSeeing the wood for the trees: The ins and outs of investing in forestry
Analysis: Whether investing in the UK or overseas, forestry and timberland can be an attractive addition to a pension fund portfolio. So what should trustees be aware of before branching out into this asset class?
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News
DB outlook 2017: Investment problems remain as deficits dip
Defined benefit deficits worsened during December to an aggregate IAS 19 deficit of £434bn, as experts added sustained low interest rates and cash flow problems to their concerns for pension funds over the course of 2017.
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Features
Brexit, pooling and transparency: Top investment stories from 2016
Year in review: Investment fees and the impact of Brexit on schemes’ portfolios stood out among the most salient subjects for pension schemes in 2016, while the ongoing low-yield environment prompted funds to seek higher returns and cut back on costs.
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Features
What factors should schemes consider within smart beta?
Are there too many factors in the smart beta industry, and which ones present attractive opportunities? AQR’s Scott Richardson, Capital Cranfield’s Jonathan Reynolds, RPMI Railpen’s Steve Artingstall, SpenceJohnson’s Robert Holford and Xerox HR Services’ Simon Hill discuss.
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Opinion
When things get hairy: Don’t overreact to President Trump
From the blog: Donald J Trump has been elected president of the US, sparking marked but short-lived market fluctuations and suggesting that you probably shouldn’t take investment advice from a pollster.
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FeaturesComet scheme enters alternatives space
In a bid to improve diversification and returns, the Comet Pension Scheme has added alternatives to its portfolio, as rising deficits and the current economic environment prompt many pension funds to hunt for yield.