All Investment articles – Page 94
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News
Tough timescales for asset pooling put LGPS on the spot
The government’s much-anticipated criteria for the reform of Local Government Pension Scheme investment contains few surprises, but industry experts have raised concerns over the tight timescales for funds to prepare and implement complex proposals.
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Features
Shropshire profits from infra but schemes struggle to fill targets
Shropshire County Pension Fund’s infrastructure investment gained 40 per cent during 2014/15, but entry into the asset class remains a challenge for some UK pension funds.
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OpinionHow underpricing political risk could hit pension funds
As the UK considers future relations with Europe, MFS Investment Management’s Madeline Forrester explores what a possible exit means for UK pension funds.
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OpinionAnd now for the weather…
From the blog: I described in a previous blog a game of epic procrastination that pension schemes like to play: Not Today, Tomorrow Better!
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NewsHow consumer behaviour is changing schemes’ property portfolios
News Analysis: The evolving habits of UK consumers have compressed yields across the retail property sector over recent years, but experts say there are still attractive opportunities for pension fund investors searching for returns.
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LGPS pooling puts in-house investment in the spotlight
News Analysis: Local authority pension fund pooling activity is gathering pace ahead of an upcoming government consultation on criteria for cutting costs, bringing with it a push towards greater in-house investment capability.
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NewsIs your scheme in the know about securities lending?
Investment experts have laid out the steps schemes should take to minimise risks when allocating to securities lending, and warned of the potential they face for illiquidity and loss of voting rights.
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OpinionInfrastructure opportunity too good to ignore
From the blog: Infrastructure debt is gaining recognition as an asset class that can offer pension schemes stable income-oriented returns over long-term horizons, but accessing this opportunity isn’t always straightforward.
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Opinion
LPFA: Forging working groups with common goals
Talking Head:As we approach the end of the year it is worth reflecting a little on what we have achieved as an industry of late and what the path ahead looks like into 2016.
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Opinion
Aligning admin systems in the pre and post-retirement worlds
There is a guiding principle to post-retirement investment strategy that simply states, ‘Do not run out of money’, but there are some hurdles to jump in order to meet liabilities.
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OpinionSafe as houses?
Editorial: How individuals assess risk and reward is extremely complex. Data from the Office for National Statistics this week showed people would prefer to take a punt on property over pensions to deliver a retirement income.
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OpinionA relativity problem in the funding universe
Talking Head: Employer covenant has finally achieved the prominence it deserves in the assessment and monitoring of defined benefit scheme risks – in regulatory terms at least, following the Pensions Regulator's funding code in 2014 and its follow-up guidance this August.
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NewsTrinity Mirror reviews advisers ahead of DC default appraisal
Trinity Mirror Pension Plan has carried out a consultant review ahead of an appraisal of its defined contribution default fund, spurred by the introduction of the freedom and choice reforms.
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FTLive: Political will and risk to shape future of infra investing
FT European Infrastructure: Political will and risk mitigation will play a crucial role in shaping the future of infrastructure investment, as the asset class grows in importance for defined benefit portfolios.
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OpinionNext-gen auto-enrolment support for smaller employers
As nearly 2m smaller employers reach their auto-enrolment staging dates, Smart Pension’s Griselda Williams asks what is being done to support them?
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News
GMPF-LPFA venture closes first infra deal amid 'frothy' market
FT European Infrastructure: Greater Manchester Pension Fund has made the first investment of its joint venture with the London Pensions Fund Authority, but said high demand for the UK infrastructure market makes finding deals challenging.
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FeaturesMNRPF takes proactive step to monitor its fiduciary manager
Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund has created a three-person oversight committee to monitor the performance of its newly appointed fiduciary manager, an area of scheme investment that is notoriously difficult to benchmark.
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News
What to consider before buying in-house skills
As pension schemes have become larger, more are thinking about how to cut out the middleman and hire internal specialists to handle their assets. But getting, and keeping, your own investment staff is by no means always straightforward.
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Features
Clwyd completes strategic overhaul on the back of strong returns
Clwyd Pension Fund reaped rewards during 2015 as it implemented the final pieces of a strategic overhaul aimed at reducing costs and risk without compromising returns.
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OpinionEmerging markets: Out of adversity comes opportunity
The emerging markets are staging a comeback after three weak years, as structural growth drivers remain compelling, says Columbia Threadneedle’s Irina Miklavchich. But which areas are ripest for investment?