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NewsBiggest asset managers accused of blocking ESG shareholder proposals
Non-profit ShareAction says the lack of support by BlackRock and other major companies has stymied investors’ environmental and social ambitions.
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NewsParliamentary fund heeds Sunak’s warning over Russia
On the go: The Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund has ordered its fund managers to divest from Russian assets where possible, after uncovering a small amount of direct Russian holdings.
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Only three asset managers ‘walking the walk’ on climate change
Among the world’s 15 largest asset managers, only three companies are making the grade on environmental, social and governance considerations, a report from InfluenceMap shows.
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Providers eye departure from defaults in workplace success stories
Providers at both ends of the workplace pension market are reporting positive behaviours among their membership, prompting some to suggest that the government should not instigate further increases in minimum contribution rates.
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UK could profit from Australia’s missed default opportunity
A default drawdown proposition rejected by the Australian government could offer “freedom from the pension freedoms” for unengaged savers who cannot afford advice at retirement, it has been claimed.
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AE review: Tension between engagement and inertia comes to the fore
PLSA Investment Conference 2017: With the Department for Work and Pensions’ review of auto-enrolment underway, advisory groups are seeking views on engagement, contributions and coverage, but questions remain over the necessity of engagement and the pensions reality in other countries.
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OpinionGovernance, guidance and good investing – the DC Debate part 2
Eight panellists discuss the new defined contribution code of practice, the future of free guidance and the role of behavioural finance.
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OpinionHow bright is the future for AE – the DC Debate part 1
In the third DC Debate of 2016, seven defined contribution experts reveal their thoughts on automatic contribution increases, small businesses which mean business, and the possibility of Nest entering the decumulation market.
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DC Debate: Autumn Statement, VfM and governance
In this final quarterly DC Debate of the year, our seven panel members discuss the speed at which DC reviews are being carried out, the effectiveness of IGCs, value for money in the real world and Autumn Statement predictions.
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The DC Debate – does the future offer greater freedom, or further restrictions?
In this instalment of the DC Debate, our eight panel members discuss the effects of the new freedoms, continued legislation and compliance, and which value-for-money products are in the pensions pipeline.
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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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The DC Debate – how the freedoms are changing the direction of DC
In the second quarter of 2015, our debate panel members explain how they think the charge cap and wider reforms are reshaping DC provision – and predict what further changes might come.
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Why like-for-like fee comparisons may not be the answer
Costs matter, as do being transparent with investors and providing meaningful disclosures. But the asset management industry often finds this easier said than done.
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Marine Harvest's trilingual roadshow keeps opt-outs in single figures
Salmon supplier Marine Harvest used boats, planes and cars to reach employees across the far reaches of northern Scotland, in a face-to-face auto-enrolment communication campaign that reflects the challenges faced by remote employers.
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Diageo: CDC could help overcome lack of member knowledge
NAPF Investment Conference 2014: Collective defined contribution could be a way forward for schemes trying to "give members what they want" and avoid burdening them with decisions, said Diageo's director of pensions.