All Investment articles – Page 77
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Rising interest rates threaten sponsor covenants, say experts
PLSA Investment Conference 2018: Interest rate and inflation risk could pose imminent threats to schemes and sponsors, while quantitative easing might not have been bad news for schemes, experts have said.
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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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NewsEthics v profit: Should pension funds divest from ‘sin stocks’?
PLSA Investment Conference 2018: A debate on investment in so-called sin stocks threw up questions around what it means for pension funds to act ethically, and whether the regulatory risk associated with such stocks makes divestment financially sound.
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IDWG chair calls for reform by April
PLSA Investment Conference 2018: Chris Sier, chair of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Institutional Disclosure Working Group, has called for the introduction of reforms promoting asset management transparency by the beginning of April.
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OpinionFinancial and social returns can be easy bedfellows – if the will is there
Social investment is not new, it has a long and proud history. However, it is far from common in pension schemes.
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Why DC default investments matter for members
Analysis: More than 90 per cent of savers enrolled in a pension choose to remain in the default option, making it imperative that its investments match members’ needs and offer value for money.
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MPs probe pension funds on climate risk amid wider ESG push
MPs are probing pension funds on their approach to climate change risk, as experts expect a ‘multi-pronged attack’ to push environmental concerns higher up trustee agendas.
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Trustees lack info to judge fid man and consultant VfM, finds CMA
Competitive processes are not providing customers with the necessary information to judge the value for money of investment consultants and fiduciary managers, the Competition and Markets Authority has said.
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Alternative risk premium strategies could see rise despite set-up costs
Alternative risk premium strategies present a relatively low-cost way of attaining diversification according to new research, but some say high implementation costs are likely to prevent them from taking over scheme portfolios.
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RPMI Railpen commits to new joint venture vehicle
RPMI Railpen has committed to a new joint venture vehicle to provide initial capital to breakthrough emerging private equity and alternatives managers.
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FeaturesPwC schemes cut property from portfolio
PwC's two defined benefit pension schemes have removed property from their investment strategies and made a number of changes to their fixed income allocations.
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OpinionInvestment transitions: How to ensure a smooth changeover
While an investment transition can seem like a simple exercise of moving an investment from A to B, there are complications that mean careful planning and experience is necessary to ensure the whole process is as efficient as it can be.
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FeaturesTeesside invests in energy storage ahead of pooling
The £3.9bn Middlesbrough Borough Council Teesside Pension Fund has invested in operational grid-scale energy storage assets, through the British Strategic Investment Fund.
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OpinionWhat does value for money in a DC default look like?
Choosing a DC default strategy from the current crop of providers can be a daunting task, with serious consequences for getting it wrong.
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OpinionCampaign for greater transparency is critical to proper governance
From January 3, asset managers have been required to provide details of transaction costs when requested to do so by trustees or independent governance committees.
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NewsCombined Nuclear picks TDFs for flexibility
The trustees of the industry-wide Combined Nuclear Pension Plan have added target date funds to its defined contribution scheme, having put the move on hold when the pension freedoms were first announced.
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OpinionSmart beta: Understand the impact on your wider portfolio
In recent years, smart beta or factor investing has gained considerable traction with pension funds seeking to earn higher risk-adjusted returns from their investments through cheaper and simpler approaches than active stock picking.
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Opinion
PPF: We are ready for whatever comes our way
The Pension Protection Fund has grown at a rapid rate over the past few years. We have developed into what is the equivalent of one of the largest pension funds in the UK, with close to £30bn in assets under management – and we expect this to keep increasing.
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Edinburgh Airport scheme hires new consultant
The Edinburgh Airport Pension Plan has appointed actuaries and consultants Spence & Partners for defined benefit pension scheme management.
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FeaturesRobo-trustees: Would you welcome one on your board?
Any other business: For those feeling uneasy about the idea of sitting next to a Star Wars-style droid at a quarterly meeting, you can rest assured we are not likely to witness the rise of the robo-trustee anytime soon.