All Investment articles – Page 13
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NewsUK investors flock to real assets and private markets despite red flags
Analysis: UK investors led the charge to real assets and private markets last year as interest in alternatives remained high, despite warnings that macroeconomic pressures could have a negative impact on certain alternative asset classes.
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NewsNest and Cushon explore forestry, Manchester commits to infra
ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, including Nest and Cushon looking to explore forestry investments, and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund committing to sustainable infrastructure.
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NewsLDI turmoil could reduce DB schemes’ investment in illiquids
The fallout from the September market turmoil will be “wide-ranging” for UK defined benefit schemes, with regulatory changes influencing their capacity to invest in less-liquid growth strategies, according to a new report from Bloomberg Intelligence.
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NewsTPR delays investment data collection from DB schemes
The Pensions Regulator will not be collecting data on fiduciary management and investment consultants from defined benefit schemes as part of its 2023 scheme return, which can present a “gap in compliance”, experts have warned.
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NewsBiggest asset managers accused of blocking ESG shareholder proposals
Non-profit ShareAction says the lack of support by BlackRock and other major companies has stymied investors’ environmental and social ambitions.
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NewsLDI funds sold £23bn of gilts during market turmoil
Liability-driven investment funds sold £23bn of gilts in three weeks during the market turmoil in 2022, with pooled funds being forced sellers, Andrew Bailey has revealed.
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NewsKensington and Chelsea fund considers leaving London CIV
On the go: The £1.5bn Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Superannuation Fund is considering leaving the London CIV.
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NewsTPR urges trustees to support DC savers amid economic challenges
The Pensions Regulator has said savers must be supported during current economic volatility amid concerns the value of some defined contribution pots has fallen.
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NewsGovt actuary calls for improved data on schemes' LDI strategies
The government actuary has called on the Pensions Regulator to start collecting more data from defined benefit schemes about their liability-driven investments, among other suggestions to increase the visibility of risks associated with these strategies.
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NewsConsultants advise asset owners to protect against tail risk
Amid high inflation, market volatility and mounting fears of recession, investment consultants are advising asset owners to consider implementing some form of tail-risk protection, while urging them to first focus on building well-diversified investment portfolios that could protect against downside risks.
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NewsDB schemes mull legal action against LDI asset managers
Defined benefit schemes that suffered losses as a result of the recent market volatility are considering bringing legal claims against their asset managers and advisers, legal experts have warned.
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OpinionLDI turbulence – the case for independent oversight
In times of crisis, pension funds’ investment strategies are put to the test – and 2022 has hardly been short of crises.
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FeaturesWhat’s on the ESG radar for schemes in 2023?
What's on the ESG radar for schemes in 2023? As interest in ESG investing continues to grow, schemes are being encouraged to make the concept of socially responsible investment 'more tangible' to saversEnterkeywords.sh_embed {position: relative;height: auto;width:100%;z-index: 0;overflow: hidden;background-color: #222;color: white;font-family: 'Lato', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;}.sh_embed * {-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;-moz-box-sizing: border-box;box-sizing: ...
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FeaturesHow will DB schemes navigate 2023?
How will DB schemes navigate 2023?Market turbulence, surging funding levels and new regulations look set to dominate defined benefit schemes again this yearEnterkeywords.sh_embed {position: relative;height: auto;width:100%;z-index: 0;overflow: hidden;background-color: #222;color: white;font-family: 'Lato', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;}.sh_embed * {-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;-moz-box-sizing: border-box;box-sizing: border-box;}.sh_embed .sh-embed-bg {position: absolute;width: 110%;height: 110%;top: -5%;left: -5%;z-index: -1;background-color: rgba(0,0,0,.8);}.sh_embed ...
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NewsPPF urged to consider FCA authorisation
The Department for Work and Pensions has encouraged the Pension Protection Fund’s board and executive to consider seeking authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority, either for the PPF itself or for a subsidiary.
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NewsSchemes set to enter 2023 in a ‘challenging position’
UK pension plans are in a challenging position at the turn of the new year, with a catalogue of issues to put right – and quickly, according to analysis.
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FeaturesSchemes turn their attentions to biodiversity data requirements
Rob Langston | December 20, 2022
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FeaturesSchemes target sustainable alternative investments
Analysis: UK pension schemes are among the institutional investors across Europe that have maintained a strong focus on alternatives, particularly infrastructure, as investment activity picked up in November, according to MandateWire data.
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NewsTPR warned of ‘levelling down’ in DB funding code consultation
Respondents to the Pensions Regulator’s first consultation on its imminent defined benefit funding code have told the watchdog of their concerns over schemes “levelling down” to meet its fast-track valuation pathway, as well as noting their fears over a loss of flexibility.