Lothian commits to responsible investment principles Lothian Pension Fund has adopted a new statement of responsible investment principles, including targets to assess the carbon intensity of... August 1, 2020 News Falling inflation could cost schemes £5 billion A prospective fall in inflation below zero could place an additional £5 billion in funding pressure on schemes, according to analysis... August 1, 2020 News Natixis unveils ESG fund of funds Natixis Investment Managers has launched a new range of ESG fund of funds. The Lux UCITS range consists of the Natixis... August 1, 2020 Round-Up Brunel hits carbon reduction goals Brunel Pensions Partnership has achieved its target to reduce the carbon intensity of its active portfolios by an annual 7%... August 1, 2020 News Global equities stage second quarter rally US and European equities posted a sharp recovery during the second quarter, buoyed by fiscal and monetary stimulus. The S&P 500... August 1, 2020 News Ex Bank of England governor takes up ESG and impact role Former Bank of England governor, Mark Carney, has been appointed as vice chair and head of ESG and impact fund... August 1, 2020 News DB schemes lose £250 million on tax inefficient investments UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are losing out on over £250 million of additional income per year in their global... August 1, 2020 News Making an impact through climate solutions Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management UK outlines some of the ways investors can make a real impact in the... Stephen Hearle Co-Head of Institutional, & Wholesale Distribution Nordea Asset Management UK August 1, 2020 Focus LPFA cuts carbon intense assets The London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) has reduced its exposure to fossil fuel dependent sectors to 2.5% of assets. In its... August 1, 2020 News Longevity swaps to surge this year The volume of longevity swap transactions is set to reach a record high this year, according to Towers Willis Watson,... August 1, 2020 News