All articles by Nick Reeve – Page 16
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NewsInvestors seeking refuge in alternative assets
A poll of institutional investors indicates that concerns about volatility are fuelling demand for alternatives – with hedge funds top of the shopping list.
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NewsThe economic impact of higher contributions
Higher auto-enrolment minimum contributions could boost people’s retirement prospects – but what is the wider impact across the UK?
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NewsClarity on fiduciary duty and sustainability
The government’s green finance strategy report commissioned the FMLC to clarify fiduciary duty after years of debate.
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NewsCalls grow for long-term savings commission
A new report from People’s Partnership makes the case for a cross-party commission to advise on pensions policy.
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NewsSchroders wins major outsourced mandate from Tesco
The UK listed investment giant is to replace Tesco’s in-house team as the £12.9bn scheme’s principal manager.
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NewsWomen face ‘vast’ gender pension gap, study finds
New figures paint a stark picture of the gender pension gap, with women facing a huge disparity in retirement income compared to men.
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NewsPLSA reports sharp increase in cost of ‘moderate’ retirement
An update to the association’s Retirement Living Standards reflects the impact of the cost of living but also changing expectations of what people want from retirement.
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NewsNo change: AE review raises more questions
The DWP has decided not to change the lower earnings limit for auto-enrolment, despite measures in last year’s pensions bill.
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NewsState pension age ‘must rise to 71’, research shows
New data from the International Longevity Centre suggests that the UK’s state pension age must increase at a far greater rate than currently planned.
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OpinionEditor’s column: Hoping for sense to prevail
After two consultations in two weeks, Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve is hoping for a sensible approach and joined-up thinking between policymakers.
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NewsBulk annuity supply to increase in 2024: Hymans
More insurers will enter the market this year to help satisfy demand, according to consultants.
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NewsCushon consolidates Workers Pension Trust
The £2.3bn master trust operator has completed the first ever merger of two authorised trusts.
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NewsTime for a long-term savings commission?
In the wake of the divisive 'pots for life' consultation, calls are emerging for an independent body to help advise the government on pensions and savings policy.
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NewsSustainability comes to the bulk annuity sector
Pension schemes, insurers and advisers have come together to align ESG policies and reporting around pension risk transfer transactions.
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NewsDWP confirms DB funding regulations
The long-awaited new funding code for DB schemes is set for launch later this year after the government confirmed its legislative framework.
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NewsDC funds more open to real assets
International research shows that defined contribution pension funds want to allocate more to real estate and infrastructure.
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NewsUnisys schemes secure buy-ins with Standard Life
The insurance transactions cover £300m worth of benefits for 2,400 members of two Unisys schemes as part of a wider de-risking project across the multinational firm.
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NewsPension funds turn to renewable energy
A survey of pension funds and insurance companies has found significant interest in increasing investment into renewable energy.
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NewsMindset shift key to private markets in DC, trustees told
Allocating capital to long-term illiquid assets requires a shift in focus from cost to value, according to panellists at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s investment conference.