All Opinion articles – Page 78
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OpinionTop tax tips for efficient scheme equity investing
UK pension schemes face several challenges when looking to gain exposure to overseas equities.
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Why the private rented sector offers schemes property diversification
Pension schemes have shunned the UK residential private rented sector for decades due to a lack of suitable stock and difficulties in day-to-day management.
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How mixing the trustee board make-up can boost performance
The Pensions Act 2004 dictates trustees of pension schemes comprise at least one-third member-nominated individuals.
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OpinionEditorial: Out of reach
Last week saw Pensions Expert host its 10th annual Leadership of DC Pensions summit in the City.
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OpinionTwo charts showing why now is the time for hedge funds
From the blog: As fixed income markets show signs of nervousness after a multi-decade long rally, institutional investors face critical choices.
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LPFA: Now is the time to remove barriers to collaboration
With the new parliament underway, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on the UK public pension’s landscape as it currently stands.
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Are you protecting members – and trustees – from liberation scammers?
Any Other Business: The threat to members from pensions liberation was pressing even before the introduction of greater freedom and choice. Now, there are many more ways to trick members into legally parting with their money.
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Three key levers to help manage DC longevity risk
There is a very real possibility that a large proportion of the working population will outlive their retirement savings.
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Don't split the DC default fund
Worried that one size never really fits all, trustees have increasingly been attracted to the idea of split defaults – funds with more than one strategy to accommodate different investment needs across the workforce.
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OpinionEditorial: Cache is king
The structure of pension funds is such that there has always been an obligation for them to buy bonds, the traditional income-producing asset class that enables schemes to match pensioner liabilities.
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Why trustees should prepare for a shock to the system
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen rattled the markets last month when she warned high equity market valuations could raise “potential dangers” for the stability of the global financial system.
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OpinionNo wheel-spinning Lamborghinis just yet
From the blog: Here we are in the new era of pension flexibilities and I can’t help but be surprised at the number of Lamborghinis still listed in the classifieds.
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OpinionA five-point plan for a healthier financial future
In my last column, I wrote about the challenge for the new pensions minister in balancing short-term political expediency with truly progressive pensions policy.
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OpinionEditorial: Revived pressures
The idea that the in-out referendum could be brought forward to next year has really focused the minds of many across the UK, and the pensions industry is starting to consider what the result could mean.
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How a smart blend of alpha and beta can maximise returns
Pension fund managers should always look for the best value in their investments.
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Three unintended consequences of tax relief change
From the blog: Politicians of all colours have gradually eroded the tax relief on pension contributions for high earners.
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OpinionHow seriously is your scheme taking a possible Brexit?
Any Other Business: The Bank of England last week came under scrutiny after details were leaked of a secret study on the financial impact of a decision to leave the European Union.
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How can smart beta best be used in the new DC default space?
KPMG's Simeon Willis, Towers Watson's Stephen Miles, State Street Global Advisors' Richard J Hannam, Cambridge Associates' Alex Koriath and Indexx Markets' Ronan Kearney, debate the popularity of smart beta among UK institutional investors in the third of a four-part roundtable.
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What is a suitable time period for assessing a strategy’s success?
KPMG's Simeon Willis, Towers Watson's Stephen Miles, State Street Global Advisors' Richard J Hannam, Cambridge Associates' Alex Koriath and Indexx Markets' Ronan Kearney, debate the popularity of smart beta among UK institutional investors in the last of a four-part roundtable.
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How are approaches to combining smart beta strategies changing?
KPMG's Simeon Willis, Towers Watson's Stephen Miles, State Street Global Advisors' Richard J Hannam, Cambridge Associates' Alex Koriath and Indexx Markets' Ronan Kearney, debate the popularity of smart beta among UK institutional investors in the second of a four-part roundtable.