All Investment articles – Page 64
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Third of fiduciary managers disappoint in 2019
On the go: New research has revealed the stark differences between best-in-class and stragglers in the fiduciary management market.
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BT estimates £500m drop in pension assets value due to Covid-19
On the go: BT has estimated that its defined benefit pension scheme’s unquoted assets portfolio has lost £500m due to the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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OpinionNot all asset managers are created equal
Data crunch: In the second instalment of a series distilling learnings from the Cost Transparency Initiative, ClearGlass’s Chris Sier names the asset managers that have actively supported schemes to better understand their costs.
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LGPS cash flow problems mount as Covid-19 crisis continues
A number of local government pension schemes face cash flow problems as a result of the coronavirus crisis, according to a recent survey.
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Insurer investment risks could drag on buyout volumes
Variations in the levels of investment risk taken by life companies providing insurance for defined benefit pension promises could distort and disrupt the progress of the pensions derisking market, according to experts.
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OpinionStructured finance – panacea or predicament?
The multi-faceted world of structured finance appeals to UK defined benefit schemes, as it provides security of income and attractive yields. However, pension funds still fear these investments due to its connection with the 2008 financial crisis, writes Broadridge’s Hal La Thangue.
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Coronavirus hits unhealthy DB schemes hard
Data crunch: A new report from consultancy Barnett Waddingham has found that the coronavirus crisis has exacerbated the funding divide between UK defined benefit schemes, with severe implications for those at the bottom of the pile.
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Supreme Court lifts ban on political investments by local council pensions
On the go: Local council pension schemes can now invest against the government’s foreign policy, after the Supreme Court ruled a ban on politically motivated boycotts was unlawful.
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Regulator concerned by master trust investments weaknesses
Investment strategies pursued by some of the UK’s authorised master trusts are exposing pension scheme savers to unnecessary risks, according to the Pensions Regulator.
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OpinionAsset managers are no longer the problem on cost transparency
Data crunch: In the first of a 10-part series on learnings from the Cost Transparency Initiative, the project’s leader, Chris Sier, busts the myth that asset managers are holding back better understanding of value for money.
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Investors tell Barclays to go further on climate commitments
On the go: Two Local Government Pension Scheme investors are to back a shareholder resolution aimed at forcing Barclays into line with the Paris Climate Agreement targets.
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Border to Coast seeks China equity manager
On the go: The Border to Coast Pensions Partnership is looking to appoint a specialist China equity manager, in a mandate worth between £200m and £300m.
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OpinionWhat does the slump in oil mean for scheme portfolios?
Keith Guthrie of Cardano on why the oil price crash could upset some pension schemes’ inflation protection strategies.
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NewsCovid-19: Don’t lose sight of strategic allocation
Market moves:As the world struggles to grapple with the concept of negative oil prices, three separate analyses all urge pension schemes to focus on the risks in their strategic asset allocations.
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Investors sound alarm over AGM shut-outs
On the go: Two-thirds of FTSE 100 companies that have announced annual meetings plan to conduct them behind closed doors under the Covid-19 lockdown, sparking concerns over shareholder rights.
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OpinionChinese equities – are investors ignoring the free lunch from diversification?
As China’s economy gradually returns to normality with apparently low ongoing rates of Covid-19 transmission, its lack of correlation with other developed and emerging markets is becoming apparent, writes RisCura’s Lars Hagenbuch.
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ESG-focused investments show durability through market meltdown
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown how important environmental, social and governance factors are when making investment decisions, according to analysts.
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NewsCovid-19: Gold not foolproof as DB sponsors hold up
Market moves: Research suggests investors seeking the hedging of gold must be prepared to accept volatility, while a professional trustee company reassures over the state of defined benefit sponsors.
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Border to Coast adds fixed income capability
On the go: The Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has added fixed income capability to its offering, seeding a sterling investment grade fund with £2.5bn of capital from partner funds.
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NewsCovid-19: As pension freedoms turn 5, consultants glimpse hope
Consultants sounded an optimistic note on Tuesday, urging clients to rebalance equity portfolios ahead of a bounceback and explore high-yield credit opportunities. Meanwhile, the fifth anniversary of freedom and choice proves the policy’s enduring popularity.