All Investment articles – Page 83
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Opinion
Roundtable: How should schemes pick fixed income managers?
Fixed income markets do not present as obvious a case for passive management as equities, but how should schemes evaluate manager skill? PGIM’s Edward Farley, Barnett Waddingham’s Sophia Heathcoat, MJ Hudson Allenbridge’s Anthony Fletcher, Independent Trustee Services’ Dinesh Visavadia, Bestrustees’ Graham Wardle and independent trustee Alexandra Martinez discuss.
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Features
Are diversified growth funds the place to be?
Analysis: Experts remain divided over the value offered by diversified growth funds. While DGFs offer a source of return that comes with reduced risk and daily pricing, they have come in for criticism in recent years over a perceived lack of performance and value.
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OpinionDoes the DC charge cap hinder value for money?
The focus on costs in recent years has led to a number of trends that may not be in the long-term best interests of members, writes Redington’s Jon Parker.
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Features
Cumbria implements equity protection strategy
The Cumbria County Council Pension Fund has joined the ranks of local authorities hedging their equity downside with an equity protection strategy. Nearly £1.1bn of the fund’s equities will be covered by the arrangement.
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News
Are trustees engaging with fiduciary managers properly?
Most trustees are perfectly capable of operating beyond the conflicts of interest inherent in fiduciary management, but some small schemes lack resources and support, according to experts.
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Opinion
Roundtable: Where does value lie in fixed income markets?
In an increasingly uncertain and somewhat expensive environment for fixed income, which products and asset classes represent the best value for pension schemes? PGIM’s Edward Farley, Barnett Waddingham’s Sophia Heathcoat, MJ Hudson Allenbridge’s Anthony Fletcher, Independent Trustee Services’ Dinesh Visavadia, Bestrustees’ Graham Wardle and independent trustee Alexandra Martinez discuss.
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NewsCoats proposes merger of its UK DB schemes
Industrial thread manufacturer Coats has proposed a merger of its three UK defined benefit pension schemes to cut costs and increase efficiency.
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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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News
Now Pensions bottom of default fund league tables
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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News
GLIL relaunched under regulated structure
Infrastructure platform GLIL, formed in 2015 by the London Pensions Fund Authority and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, has been relaunched under a regulated structure.
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Opinion
Roundtable: How can schemes prepare for uncertainty in fixed income?
What does the end of an unprecedented era of quantitative easing have in store for interest rates, and how should increasingly mature defined benefit schemes adapt? PGIM’s Edward Farley, Barnett Waddingham’s Sophia Heathcoat, MJ Hudson Allenbridge’s Anthony Fletcher, Independent Trustee Services’ Dinesh Visavadia, Bestrustees’ Graham Wardle and independent trustee Alexandra Martinez discuss.
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News
Plymouth & South West Co-op introduces illiquids and cuts DGFs
The Plymouth & South West Co-operative Society pension fund is decreasing its diversified growth fund exposure and introducing a new allocation to illiquid credit.
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Opinion
DC default funds: Is there too much focus on cost?
Paul Todd, director of investment development at Nest, Lydia Fearn, head of DC and financial wellbeing at Redington, and Keith Stephenson, director of finance and resources at the Association of Commonwealth Universities, discuss designing defined contribution default funds for better outcomes.
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Opinion
DC default funds: Does active management have a role to play?
Paul Todd, director of investment development and delivery at Nest, Lydia Fearn, head of DC and financial wellbeing at Redington, and the Revd Keith Stephenson, director of finance and resources at the Association of Commonwealth Universities, discuss investment styles and target date funds for DC default fund design.
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Features
Warwickshire cuts hedge funds from portfolio
The £2.1bn Warwickshire County Council Pension Fund has sold off its hedge fund allocation in anticipation of its move into the Border to Coast Pensions Partnership.
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News
Choosing the right derisking path
Analysis: Consultants say bulk annuity pricing has never been so attractive, yet the majority of pension schemes see self-sufficiency as their likely destiny. Who is wrong?
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OpinionWhat could we expect from the regulators’ joint pension strategy?
How could the Financial Conduct Authority and the Pensions Regulator’s joint strategy improve pensions regulation? Aegon’s Kate Smith discusses the regulators’ current responsibilities and the benefits of the watchdogs working together on certain issues.
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News
FCA tackles information deficit with new rules and consultation
The Financial Conduct Authority has published new rules on the duties of fund managers and is launching a consultation on proposed rules and guidance for improving fund information for investors.
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Features
Pearson follows pack in targeting drawdown for DC defaults
The Pearson Pension Plan is introducing two new lifestyle options for its defined contribution members as they approach retirement, responding to a perceived demand for greater flexibility.
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OpinionWe need to better connect with members
Engaging scheme members is vital if we are to close the savings gap, says Redington’s Lydia Fearn.