Berkshire chooses RWC for equity income

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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM), as Administering Authority to the Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund, has appointed RWC to run a £100 million Equity Income Mandate. The active mandate will be managed by the RWC Income Team, headed by Ian Lance and Nick Purves.

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ACCESS appoints ESG support

The ACCESS pool has appointed European independent stewardship support service, Minerva Analytics, to support the development of its responsible investment...

April 1, 2021

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IA and PLSA form stewardship steering group

The Investment Association and the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) have joined forces to launch a new steering group...

February 1, 2021

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Small caps beat FTSE-All share post-pandemic

UK small-caps outperformed the FTSE All-Share in 2020, according to a review of the Numis Smaller Companies Index (NSCI). The NSCI,...

February 1, 2021

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Third of climate funds invested in oil and gas stocks

One third of climate-themed funds being sold in the UK were invested in oil and gas producing companies at their...

February 1, 2021

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LGPS forecast to record negative cashflow in near-term

The LGPS will be in an aggregate negative cashflow position within the next few years, investment advisory group Linchpin has...

February 1, 2021

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Fund managers lacking on climate engagement

The portfolios of the world’s 30 largest fund managers, which collectively hold $50 trillion in assets, continue to be misaligned with...

February 1, 2021

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Busy year forecast for bulk annuity market

Market volatility resulting from the ongoing pandemic and Brexit could present derisking opportunities for schemes, a report for Willis Towers...

February 1, 2021

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Schemes confident on pandemic resilience

The bulk of schemes believe Covid-19 is having only little or no impact on the day-to-day running of their scheme,...

February 1, 2021

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Investors issue climate resolution at HSBC

Investors with combined assets of $2.4 trillion under management have filed a climate change resolution at HSBC, alongside 117 individual shareholders. The...

February 1, 2021

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UK dividends forecast to rise in 2021

Dividends paid by UK companies fell 44% during 2020, to the lowest annual figure since 2011, according to the Link...

February 1, 2021

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Impact bond issuance surges post-pandemic

A record $500 billion in impact bonds were issued last year, according to data from Bloomberg, an increase of 60% on...

February 1, 2021

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LGPS schemes commit to infrastructure fundraising

GLIL Infrastructure (GLIL) has raised a further £500 million from its LGPS members as it bids to drive further investment in...

February 1, 2021

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Investors push for mandatory vote on climate policies

Investors with combined assets of around $20 trillion in assets under management have called for the introduction of a mandatory shareholder...

February 1, 2021

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Brunel launches downside protection fund

Brunel Pension Partnership has launched a £1.2 billion diversifying returns sub-fund, which aims to offer constituent pension funds downside protection in...

December 1, 2020

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PLSA unveils climate-aware investment recommendations

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has unveiled a series of recommendations to help schemes overcome barriers that prevent...

December 1, 2020

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London CIV unveils equity fund with ESG edge

London Collective Investment Vehicle (CIV) has launched a global equity fund integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, alongside Morgan...

December 1, 2020

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Brunel launches global small cap fund

Brunel Pension Partnership has launched a global small cap fund, which will manage a mandate of approximately £300 million. The creation of...

December 1, 2020

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London fund secures initial £100 million

Local Pensions Partnership Investments, London CIV and the London Pensions Fund Authority have announced the first close of an investment...

December 1, 2020

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McCloud changes may take up to two years, PLSA warns

Proposed changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) members in England and Wales as a result of the McCloud...

December 1, 2020

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Brunel unveils sustainable equities fund

Brunel Pensions Partnership has launched a Sustainable Equities Fund, which aims to positively pursue companies that will provide a benefit...

December 1, 2020

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Border to Coast partners pledge £1 billion to private equity

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has secured £1 billion of commitments to private equity investments. The pool, which invests assets on behalf...

December 1, 2020

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UK social investment surges to over £5 billion

Social impact investing in the UK has grown six-fold over the past eight years, increasing to more than £5 billion in...

December 1, 2020

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Shell raises third quarter dividend

Shell announced a rise in its third quarter dividend despite earnings tumbling by more than 80% and cutting thousands of...

December 1, 2020

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Wales pool launches fixed income funds

Wales Pension Partnership (WPP) has launched a series of fixed income funds, as the pool aims to provide its constituent...

December 1, 2020

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South Yorkshire fund makes carbon neutral pledge

South Yorkshire Pension Fund (SYPA) has set a goal to become carbon neutral by 2030, following a review of its...

December 1, 2020

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Responsible investment bill proposed to improve trustee accountability

ShareAction has joined with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Sustainable Finance in proposing new legislation to MPs, which would...

December 1, 2020

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Second quarter dividends plummet

Global dividends fell by more than a fifth during the second quarter as companies sought to bolster their cash reserves...

October 1, 2020

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Government unveils climate risk disclosure proposals for schemes

The UK’s largest pension schemes will be legally required to assess and report on climate change-related risks within their investment...

October 1, 2020

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ESG risk mitigation rises up agenda

European pensions funds’ awareness and desire for action on climate change-related investment risk has surged, according to new research. More than...

October 1, 2020

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Inflation switch could cost schemes £80 billion

Government plans to align the Retail Price Index (RPI) with the Consumer Price Index (CPIH) could see pension schemes up...

October 1, 2020

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DB transfer values remain elevated

Defined benefit transfer values rose to a record high in July as Gilt yields continued to fall, whilst the number...

October 1, 2020

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LPP commits £150 million to private rented housing

Local Pensions Partnership has committed £150 million into the private rented housing sector alongside institutional investors including Allianz. The pension pool made...

October 1, 2020

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DB schemes should guard against post-pandemic inertia

Three-quarters of defined benefit schemes said that they have taken no material action to change their investment strategy or journey...

October 1, 2020

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“Net zero” investment blueprint launched

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has launched a consultation on a blueprint to enable asset owners and...

October 1, 2020

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Brunel searches for corporate bond managers

Brunel Pension Partnership has launched a search for managers for its £1.2 billion Sterling Corporate Bond sub-fund, which is due to...

October 1, 2020

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Investors call for Gulf action to protect workers

Major investors including Schroders and Aviva Investors have banded together to urge companies with operations in Gulf nations to protect...

October 1, 2020

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ESG inflows surge post-pandemic

ESG equity funds enjoyed record inflows in July, bucking negative sentiment towards broader equity strategies. Inflows into ESG funds grew to...

October 1, 2020

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LGPS committees score high on markets knowledge

Local government pension scheme committee members’ understanding of investment and financial markets is high, Hymans Robertson National Knowledge Assessment found,...

October 1, 2020

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Real estate assets hit record high

Global real estate assets under management reached a record €3.2 trillion at the end of 2019, according to data from the...

August 1, 2020

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Brunel hires Macquarie for mandate transition management

Brunel Pension Partnership, one of the eight investment pools for local authority pension schemes, has appointed Macquarie to provide transition...

August 1, 2020

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LGPS cuts deficit

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) increased its funding level to 98% in 2019, up from 85% three years earlier. The...

August 1, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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PLSA launches ESG guidance group

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has launched an industry group to help produce guidance which will support schemes...

August 1, 2020

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PLSA Local Authority Conference: LA Live

Usually at this time of year 400 delegates gather at the Cotswolds Water Park in leafy Gloucestershire for the PLSA...

June 1, 2020

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Welsh pool hires oversight adviser

The Wales Pension Partnership (WPP), made up of eight Welsh LGPS, has appointed Hymans Robertson as its oversight adviser, which...

June 1, 2020

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Shell cuts dividend as demand forecast plummets

Royal Dutch Shell shocked investors by cutting its dividend for the first time since the Second World War, citing the...

June 1, 2020

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The risks of AGMs held behind closed doors

Two thirds of FTSE 100 constituents have conducted their annual general meetings behind closed doors since the outbreak of the...

June 1, 2020

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LGPS duo urge Barclays to firm up climate pledges

Two local government pension scheme investors have announced plans to back a shareholder resolution aimed at forcing Barclays to align...

June 1, 2020

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Gold volatility rises amid Covid-19 outbreak

Investors using gold to hedge against falling equity values must be willing to accept greater volatility than may have been...

June 1, 2020

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Brunel hires CACEIS in governance role

Brunel Pension Partnership has appointed CACEIS to provide cost transparency and benchmarking services, in a three-year deal that will allow...

June 1, 2020

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Schemes urged to rebalance portfolios

Pension schemes may need to rebalance their portfolios to ensure they meet their long-term strategic objectives, amid the market volatility,...

June 1, 2020

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Investors call for responsible management

Local Pensions Partnership has joined with 307 institutional investors to urge companies to consider the welfare of all stakeholders amid...

June 1, 2020

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Covid-19 causes transfer value volatility

Market volatility in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak has resulted in substantial fluctuations in the value of defined benefit...

June 1, 2020

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RPI reform delayed

The government has extended the deadline for the consultation on reforming the retail price index, to give businesses dealing with...

June 1, 2020

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ESG funds outperform amid market downturn

Funds with environmental, social and governance criteria have outperformed the broader market during the Covid-19 crisis, according to research by...

June 1, 2020

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PLSA urges company oversight of Covid-19 response

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association has called on schemes to put companies on watch over how they respond to...

June 1, 2020

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Lothian reveals ESG targets

Lothian Pension Fund has unveiled a target to measure 100% of its equities for carbon intensity within three years as...

June 1, 2020

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Covid-19 hikes deficits by £100 billion in week one

The market volatility caused by the outbreak of Covid-19 added £100 billion to the deficits of the UK’s defined benefit schemes...

April 1, 2020

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FCA delays DB transfer reforms

The Financial Conduct Authority has pushed back the implementation of its planned changes to the defined benefit transfer market by...

April 1, 2020

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Northumberland and Tyne and Wear schemes plan to merge

The government has launched a consultation on plans to combine the Northumberland County Council Pension Scheme into the Tyne and...

April 1, 2020

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London CIV strengthens senior management key appointments

The London Collective Investment Vehicle (CIV) has made three appointments to its management team, aiming to strengthen its responsible investment...

April 1, 2020

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TPR advises on Covid-19 contingency plans

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has urged trustees to put appropriate monitoring and contingency plans in place to account for the...

April 1, 2020

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Falling Gilt yields to weigh heavily on funding

Plummeting Gilt yields will likely cause further funding problems for defined benefit pension schemes, as investors pile into safe haven...

April 1, 2020

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LGPS trustee knowledge to be tested

Hymans Robertson has launched a national assessment to measure levels of knowledge and understanding in the local government pension scheme. The...

April 1, 2020

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Schemes ordered to test assets for climate risk

Trustees will be required to stress test their investment portfolios against a range of climate-related risks, according to provisional guidance...

April 1, 2020

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Government soon to unveil McCloud remedies

The government is “developing proposals” to address the unlawful age discrimination identified in public sector pension schemes by the Court...

April 1, 2020

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PLSA urges trustees to engage on climate change

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has called upon trustees to hold companies to account on how they manage...

April 1, 2020

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Border to Coast builds up support for private markets

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, one of the largest public sector pension pools in the UK, has appointed Albourne Partners...

April 1, 2020

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Retail price index to fall 1% annually

The retail price index is due to fall by around 1% a year under proposals from the UK Statistics Authority...

April 1, 2020

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MSCI unveils climate risk tool

US index provider MSCI has launched a research product enabling investors to assess the climate risk of equities and corporate...

February 1, 2020

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Pensions Bill revived in parliament

The Pensions Bill was reintroduced to the House of Lords, which aims to crack down on pensions transfer scams and...

February 1, 2020

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RPI reform review delayed

A joint consultation on proposed reforms to the retail price index (RPI) was launched on the 11th of March. The suggested...

February 1, 2020

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Trustees concerned about Opperman ESG intervention

More than one third of pensions professionals think the cost of regulation is too high and expressed concern over the...

February 1, 2020

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DB schemes close to full-funding, though deficit challenges remain

More than half of the UK defined benefit schemes remain in deficit, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF)...

February 1, 2020

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Pools could aid ESG analysis, say industry experts

Myriad challenges face local government pension schemes in balancing responsible investing with the need to generate sufficient investment returns, according...

February 1, 2020

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Brunel unveils green investment roadmap

Brunel Pension Partnership has thrown down the gauntlet to the asset management industry by issuing a radical set of climate...

February 1, 2020

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LGPS pools join drive to encourage Barclays to reform fossil fuel-related lending

LGPS Central and Brunel Pensions Partnership have joined with nine other major institutional investors in putting forward a resolution calling...

February 1, 2020

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Real estate industry agrees global standard on fees

The four major global real estate associations have agreed on a standardised approach for measuring the total fees and costs...

February 1, 2020

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Regulator plans code refresh

The Pensions Regulator has unveiled plans to contact a large number of schemes to test trustee knowledge and understanding, once...

February 1, 2020

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Border to Coast signs up to UN-backed ESG goals

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has thrown its weight behind the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) as part...

February 1, 2020

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Government calls for Scottish LGPS data reform

Inconsistencies and a lack of availability in the data published has hindered meaningful comparisons between individual Scottish local government schemes’...

February 1, 2020

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Border to Coast launches alpha fund

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, one of the largest UK public sector pension pools with assets worth £45 billion, has launched...

December 1, 2019

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Brunel picks high alpha equity managers

Brunel Pension Partnership has awarded mandates to five managers for its global high alpha sub-fund. “We regard global high alpha equities...

December 1, 2019

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LGPS Central seeks managers for £900 million emerging market mandate

LGPS Central is seeking to hire active global emerging market bond managers to manage its £900 million Global Active Emerging Market...

December 1, 2019

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FTSE350 DB schemes see largest fall in contributions

Actual spending by FTSE350 firms on defined benefit (DB) pensions has fallen from £19 billion to £15 billion, according to analysis in...

December 1, 2019

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London pension groups to launch local impact fund

Three major London pensions organisations, with combined assets under management of nearly £57 billion, are working together to create a London-focused...

December 1, 2019

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Welsh pool launches responsible investment policy

The Wales Pension Partnership (WPP), the pooling entity for the eight Welsh Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds, has announced...

December 1, 2019

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London CIV introduces infra fund

The London CIV, the Collective Investment Vehicle for London local authorities pension funds, has announced the launch of the LCIV...

December 1, 2019

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Industry initiative formed to tackle modern day slavery

CCLA, in association with the Principles for Responsible Investment, has invited the investment industry to join a new coalition of...

December 1, 2019

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Largest asset owners are critical to aiding climate change

Recent research by the Thinking Ahead Institute shows that the world’s largest asset owners have to direct capital in a...

December 1, 2019

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New government must prioritise pensions, say PLSA

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) calls on prime minister Boris Johnson’s new government to urgently follow through on...

December 1, 2019

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PIC invests £250 million in City of London

Pension Insurance Corporation, a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, has invested £250 million in debt issued by the City...

December 1, 2019

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Investment pools back renewable energy move

Cubico Sustainable Investments, a global investor in renewable energy, has announced the sale of a substantial minority stake in its...

December 1, 2019

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LGPS pool seeks expression of interest for sustainable equities offering

Brunel Pension Partnership is launching a call for expressions of interest for its sustainable equities offering. “This is an exciting...

October 1, 2019

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Hedge fund business still sees outflows

Investors withdrew another $8.42 billion from the global hedge fund industry in July, according to the July 2019 eVestment Hedge Fund...

October 1, 2019

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NEST hires manager duo for private markets

Nest Corporation has appointed two fund managers to invest in private credit, enabling its eight million members to benefit from...

October 1, 2019

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UK schemes prepare for Brexit

UK pension schemes have stepped up Brexit preparations significantly over the last 12 months, research by the Pensions and Lifetime...

October 1, 2019

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Hymans says pensions values expected to rise post Brexit

Economic uncertainty around Brexit is likely to lead to pensions values rising to a higher level than property assets in...

October 1, 2019

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Border to Coast picks external managers for credit

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, one of the largest UK public sector pension pools in the UK with assets totalling...

October 1, 2019

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LGPS Central selects partner for cost transparency

LGPS Central has partnered with KAS Bank (now CACEIS), the specialist provider of securities services to UK institutional pension schemes,...

October 1, 2019

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LPP sees in-house global equity portfolio outperform

Local Pensions Partnership’s internally managed global equity portfolio has outperformed its benchmark, by delivering a 136% cumulative total return, versus...

October 1, 2019

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LPP launches real estate fund

Local Pensions Partnership Investments (LPPI), the asset management arm for the pooled entity Local Pensions Partnership (LPP), has set up...

October 1, 2019

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Brunel Pension Partnership seeks CEO

Brunel Pension Partnership, one of eight national Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pools, is looking to hire a chief executive...

October 1, 2019

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London fund preps to move £125 million into low carbon strategy

The £1 billion Hammersmith & Fulham Pension Fund is in the final stages of allocating approximately £125 million to a passive low...

October 1, 2019

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PMI shows industry divide over professional trustees

Research from the Pensions Management Institute’s (PMI) latest PMI Pulse survey revealed that the pensions industry remains split over the...

October 1, 2019

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bfinance research finds decline in asset management fees

Asset owners continue to apply pressure on external manager fees, with new data from investment consulting house bfinance showing substantial...

October 1, 2019

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Truvalue wins Brunel Pension Partnership ESG contract

Truvalue Labs, a San Francisco-based AI-driven environmental, social and governance (ESG) data company, has been appointed by the UK’s Brunel...

October 1, 2019

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Camden to terminate DGFs in favour of infrastructure

The £1.6 billion Camden Pension Fund is planning to terminate two managers that invest in diversified growth funds (DGFs) in order...

August 1, 2019

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Avoid ESG tail risks to help generate alpha

New research by Allianz Global Investors has found that avoiding environmental, social and governance (ESG) tail risks is a more...

August 1, 2019

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Cambridgeshire cuts equity for PE, infrastructure

The £3.2 billion Cambridgeshire County Council Pension Fund has been steadily increasing allocations to longer duration investments such as private equity...

August 1, 2019

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Barnet recommended to invest in RE, PE

Investment consultant Hymans Robertson has presented a recommendation to Barnet Pension Fund to replace its current exposures to diversified growth...

August 1, 2019

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Investor study shows portfolio changes amid market volatility

The majority of investors globally made immediate changes to the risk profile of their investments during the volatile final three...

August 1, 2019

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LGPS pool preps small-cap equity search

Brunel Pension Partnership has started its research phase for the search of fund managers for its smaller companies equities sub-fund. “The...

August 1, 2019

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Avon reviews investment strategy to cut equities

The Avon Pension Fund, with assets valued at £4.6 billion, has reviewed its investment strategy, in order to reduce its equities...

August 1, 2019

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Brunel PP kicks off research phase for sustainable equities offering

Brunel Pension Partnership has begun the process of building its sustainable equities offering for its 10 LGPS Client Funds. The objectives...

August 1, 2019

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Barnett Waddingham revamps fiduciary management services

Previously called Fiduciary Management Oversight, Barnett Waddingham’s fiduciary management services has now changed to FM Evaluate. The move recognises the...

August 1, 2019

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PLSA launches ESG guidance for pension fund trustees

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has published a new guide to help pension fund trustees comply with new...

August 1, 2019

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Fully funded UK schemes face new challenges

Investment consultant Aon has produced polling results from its Annual Pension Conference, held last Spring, that show that defined benefit...

August 1, 2019

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Border to Coast launches private market offerings

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has launched its first offerings for private equity and infrastructure with more than £1 billion of...

August 1, 2019

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Support for outcomes-based approach

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds should start preparing now for the introduction of an “outcomes-based” approach to improve fund...

August 1, 2019

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Liontrust to buy rival Neptune

Specialist investment company Liontrust Asset Management is to acquire Neptune Investment Management, subject to regulatory approval. This will increase Liontrust’s...

August 1, 2019

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Unison warns over LGPS opt-out proposals

Unison, the public sector trade union, has warned that government plans to allow universities and colleges to opt out of...

June 1, 2019

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PLSA seeks to raise workforce reporting standards

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA), the trade body for pension funds in the UK, has invited business leaders...

June 1, 2019

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New body to champion impact investing in the UK

A new body, the Impact Investing Institute, aims to position the UK as a global champion of impact investing, or...

June 1, 2019

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New tools should improve cost transparency

New standards that should enable pension funds to compare asset manager costs and charges have been launched by the Cost...

June 1, 2019

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EMS claims £6.5 million exit credit from Northamptonshire

The Northamptonshire County Council Pension Fund is being sued for £6.5 million by Enterprise Managed Services (EMS), which was dropped from...

June 1, 2019

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Border to Coast hires managers for £4.5 billion global equity fund

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has announced the appointment of four external managers for a global equity fund expected to...

June 1, 2019

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Trump’s Mexico tariffs could bring rate cut

President Trump’s latest tariffs on Mexico may get him the interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve that he wants,...

June 1, 2019

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Pension scams group issues code of good practice

The Pension Scams Industry Group (PSIG), a voluntary body set up to help trustees, providers and administrators fight against pension...

June 1, 2019

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Northern LGPS backs employee representation at Google parent

The Northern LGPS asset pool is backing a campaign to put worker representatives on the board of Alphabet, the parent...

June 1, 2019

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Unintended consequences of GDPR

One year after its introduction, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has had unintended consequences according to a...

June 1, 2019

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Call for transition bonds to ease shift away from fossil fuels

AXA Investment Managers said the green bond market should include what it calls “transition” bonds, which would allow carbon-intensive companies...

June 1, 2019

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Woodford halts withdrawals from £4 billion fund

Woodford Investment Management, the fund manager run by one of the UK’s best-known fund managers, Neil Woodford, has halted investor...

June 1, 2019

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Renewable energy prices set to exert downward pressure

According to fund manager Schroders, renewable energy is set to exert downward pressure on energy prices, accelerating a move away...

June 1, 2019

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South Yorkshire puts £80 million in local property investments

The South Yorkshire Pensions Authority has allocated £80 million for regional investment in its own South Yorkshire region. The location will be...

April 1, 2019

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Investor confidence sees slight rise in April

Investor confidence rose slightly in April 2019, accord to the State Street Investor Confidence Index, which rose from 71.2% to...

April 1, 2019

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Schroders warning over Brexit uncertainty

Fund manager Schroders has sounded a warning over the apparent health of the UK economy, saying Brexit stockpiling could be...

April 1, 2019

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Northern LGPS hits out at proposed rule change

Northern LGPS (formerly Northern Pool), the £45 billion asset pool set up by the Merseyside, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire pension...

April 1, 2019

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Private equity investing in Europe hits £70 billion

Private equity investment in European companies reached a record level of Euro 81 billion (£70 billion) in 2018, up 7% on the previous...

April 1, 2019

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Chinese growth for Q1 exceeds expectations

The Chinese economy grew by more than market expectations in the first quarter of 2019, with a rise in gross...

April 1, 2019

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LGPS Central features in climate change initiative

LGPS Central, the asset pool for nine Midlands-based asset managers with combined assets of around £40 billion, has joined an initiative...

April 1, 2019

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Unison and ShareAction call for action on ESG disclosures from the LGPS

Responsible investment charity ShareAction and trade union Unison have produced a report looking at the investment strategy statements of the...

April 1, 2019

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London ranks second in global city index despite Brexit

London has been ranked second in the Schroders Global Cities 30 index, despite the political and economic uncertainty created by...

April 1, 2019

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Emerging market outperformance to widen

Emerging market growth in set to grow in relation to developed markets, as growth in the USA and Europe slows...

April 1, 2019

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PLSA set out its priorities for the next four years

The Policy Board of the UK trade body for pension funds, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA), has agreed...

April 1, 2019

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PiP acquires onshore wind farm assets

The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP), developed by UK pension funds to boost their access to infrastructure assets, has bought a...

April 1, 2019

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Investors moved 20% of assets out of UK since Brexit vote, report claims

Over a fifth of the expatriate and international investors served by a global financial advice firm have asked for advice...

April 1, 2019

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Timing momentum with Automated Intelligence pays off

A fund manager has claimed that the momentum factor behind share price movements can be enhanced by the use of...

April 1, 2019

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New partnership to study impact of ESG factors on portfolios

Fund manager NN Investment Partners (NN IP) and the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) have formed a partnership to...

February 1, 2019

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Bond market now expects to see the Fed cut rates

The bond market now believes that the US Federal Reserve has stopped raising fixed income rates and will cut rates...

February 1, 2019

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New thematic investment firm offers focus on ESG

One of the world’s largest fund managers, Natixis Investment Managers, has created a new boutique manager for thematic investing, based...

February 1, 2019

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Brunel hires two managers for low vol global equities

Brunel Pension Partnership has appointed two asset managers, Robeco and Quoniam, for a low volatility global equities portfolio with an...

February 1, 2019

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Despite Brexit, UK still popular with infrastructure investors

The United Kingdom has ranked third after the USA and Australia as the market with the most potential for private...

February 1, 2019

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New guide aims to help increase administration efficiency at LGPS funds

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPFA) and consulting firm Aon have produced a new guide for local authority pension...

February 1, 2019

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Latest mortality statistics could reduce pension liabilities by £20 billion

The latest UK life expectancy statistics, gathered by the Continous Mortality Investigation (CMI) could reduce pension fund liabilities for UK...

February 1, 2019

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PLSA chair sets out vision for trust in pensions

Richard Butcher, chair of the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has used his introductory speech at the recent PLSA...

February 1, 2019

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The negative consequences of 10 years of quantitative easing

The Bank of England introduced quantitative easing (QE) as an emerging measure to stave off deflation and economic collapse 10...

February 1, 2019

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Brunel PP launches search for global high alpha equities managers

Brunel Pension Partnership, one of the eight LGPS asset pools which is bringing together around £30 billion from 10 funds, has...

February 1, 2019

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Tech assets drive private equity returns

Private equity massively outperformed listed equities in the 12 months to 30 June 2018, by 20.4% to 6.9%, according investment...

February 1, 2019

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Capital expenditure key to global growth

The level of capital expenditure (capex), or corporate investment, needs to increase, or the global economy will enter a persistent...

February 1, 2019

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LGPS Central selects equity and fixed income managers

LGPS Central, the asset manager pool for nine Midlands-based local authority pension funds with a total of £44 billion in assets,...

February 1, 2019

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Older people will go online, research finds

A survey by pensions administration specialist Trafalgar House has found that older pension fund members are prepared to go online...

February 1, 2019

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Call for LGPS members to review risk management

Consulting firm Aon has highlighted the importance of risk management at the administering authorities in the UK responsible for managed...

December 1, 2018

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Strathclyde looks for real estate debt manager

The £21.5 billion Strathclyde Pension Fund is planning to appoint an asset manager for a real estate debt mandate. The fund said...

December 1, 2018

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Merseyside pension fund takes Smart approach to sustainability

The £9 billion Merseyside Pension Fund has invested £400 million in an index-tracking fund, with adaptions for climate change risks and risk...

December 1, 2018

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Successful launch for Brunel ACS

Brunel Pension Partnership, the £30 billion LGPS asset pool for the south-west of England, has launched its authorised contractual scheme (ACS)...

December 1, 2018

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Nottinghamshire selects property tracker fund

The Nottinghamshire County Council Pension Fund has given a £22 million mandate to Kames Capital for its commercial property tracker fund. The...

December 1, 2018

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No deal Brexit could trigger 25% fall in UK stocks

A “no deal” Brexit could lead to a fall in UK equities of 23% and a 10% fall in European...

December 1, 2018

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UK final salary pension scheme funding drops below 100% in December

The aggregate funding level for UK final salary pension schemes in the corporate sector dropped from 101% to 98% in...

December 1, 2018

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Brunel develops Accord for long-term manager relationships

Brunel Pension Partnership, the £30 billion LGPS asset pool, has launched an Asset Management Accord, which it intends to facilitate long-term...

December 1, 2018

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CMA announces measures to reform investment consulting

Following an investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a series of measures to improve competition in the...

December 1, 2018

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UBS and Dutch fund APG create Japanese multi-family real estate investment club

The major Dutch pension fund manager, APG, has joined forces with Swiss asset manager UBS to set up a new...

December 1, 2018

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New research points to benefits of emerging market debt

Most pension funds are underweight emerging market debt and could benefit from a higher allocation, according to new research from...

October 1, 2018

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LGPS Central appoints Hermes EOS for voting service

The LGPS Central asset pool has hired Hermes EOS, part of Hermes Investment Management, to provide it with voting and...

October 1, 2018

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Transaction costs material for pension funds

Transaction costs make up an average of 24% of investment fees and costs paid by large pension funds, according to...

October 1, 2018

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Merseyside selects new sustainability index

The £9 billion Merseyside Pension Fund has decided to use a new “smart sustainability”, multi-factor climate index from FTSE Russell within...

October 1, 2018

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Border to Coast hires three managers for UK Alpha Equity Fund

The £46 billion Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has announced the appointment of three external asset managers – Baillie Gifford, Janus...

October 1, 2018

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UNISON calls for clarity on pension charges

Public sector trade union UNISON has called for pension trustees to put pressure on asset managers and regulators to reveal...

October 1, 2018

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Brunel puts £350 million towards long-lease property

Brunel Pension Partnership, the £30 billion asset pool of local authority pension funds mainly based in the south-west of England, has...

October 1, 2018

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NEST finds majority of savers want responsible investment

New research by the national low-cost defined contribution pension provider, the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), has found that most...

October 1, 2018

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GAD report shows LGPS in strong position

The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) review of actuarial valuations for the Local Government Pension Scheme, England and Wales, as at...

October 1, 2018

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Low beta hedge fund strategies outperform in October turmoil

Low beta hedge fund strategies such as merger arbitrate, relative value arbitrage, long-short equity market neutral and CTAs outperformed in...

October 1, 2018

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Climate risk case launched over new Polish coal plant

ClientEarth, a charitable organisation of lawyers, said it will launch the world’s first legal challenge over the climate-related financial risks...

October 1, 2018

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China faces headwinds as growth dips

China’s latest growth figure of 6.5% is an unsurprising result of headwinds from tightening credit, US trade war and renminbi...

October 1, 2018

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Redington narrows its gender pay gap in 12 months

Financial service and consulting firm Redington said it has almost entirely closed its gender pay gap within one year. Redington said...

August 1, 2018

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Border to Coast appoints first CIO

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has announced the appointment of Daniel Booth as its first permanent Chief Investments Officer. An...

August 1, 2018

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Finding value in private debt

According to new research, it has become harder for institutional investors to find compelling opportunities in private debt, because there...

August 1, 2018

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Brunel marks first anniversary with £6 billion under management

Brunel Pension Partnership, the asset pool for 10 LGPS funds mostly from the South West, has marked its first anniversary...

August 1, 2018

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GMPF reports above-benchmark return for 2017/18

Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has reported a 4.2% investment gain for 2017/18 in its latest financial report, ahead of...

August 1, 2018

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Border to Coast goes live with £7 billion in assets under management

The Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, one of the largest LGPS asset pools, has launched its first investment vehicles, following...

August 1, 2018

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Frontier market debt offers idiosyncratic opportunities to investors

Frontier market debt (FMD) could give positive short-term returns, with the potential for strong idiosyncratic investment opportunities in some African...

August 1, 2018

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UK pension funds warned over climate change risks

UK pension funds are at risk of litigation if trustees fail to take account of climate change, according to legal...

August 1, 2018

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Turkish assets remain under pressure

Turkey’s President Erdogan has failed to convince markets over recent events, which have seen the Turkish lira come under heavy...

August 1, 2018

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Tri-borough funds report 2017/18 results

The City of Westminster Pension Fund achieved an investment return of 5.3% for 2017/18, while the Royal Borough of Kensington...

August 1, 2018

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Brunel appoints FundRock ACS operator

Brunel Pension Partnership, the £30 billion asset pool for 10 LGPS funds mainly in the South West, has appointed FundRock Management...

June 1, 2018

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US trade tariffs not expected to stop emerging market growth

President Trump’s imposition of trade tariffs on China’s exports are a worry but not a game changer, according to NN...

June 1, 2018

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Border to Coast selects Robeco for voting and engagement services

The £36 billion Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, one of the eight LGPS asset pools, has selected fund manager Robeco...

June 1, 2018

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Fund manager sees “no deal” Brexit risks as a hypothetical issue

The CIO of asset manager DWS (formerly Deutsche Asset Management) has dismissed the risks of a “no deal” Brexit as...

June 1, 2018

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Almost 90% of institutional investors concerned about inflation

A large majority of institutional investors globally – 88% – have concerns that inflation will erode the real value of...

June 1, 2018

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Mayor of London’s new £500 million fund to help with energy efficiency

A new £500 million fund has been set up by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to help hospitals, museums, offices,...

June 1, 2018

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BMO expands LDI fund range

Fund manager BMO Global Asset Management has expanded its liability-driven investing (LDI) product range with two funds combining credit and...

June 1, 2018

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Border to Coast seeks blend of three UK equity managers

The £36 billion Border to Coast Pensions Partnership is looking for a manager for an active UK equity alpha portfolio, which...

June 1, 2018

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London CIV launches multi-asset credit fund

The London CIV, the asset pool for 33 London borough pension funds, has announced the launch of its first fixed...

June 1, 2018

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Investors warned over risks of protectionism

Investors have been warned over the risks to the global economy from increasing protectionism after the US government announced, but...

June 1, 2018

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An investor’s guide to political risks

Fund manager Barings has commented on the political risks faced by investors and how they should be treated. Dr Christopher Smart,...

April 1, 2018

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Brunel makes first manager appointment

Brunel Pension Partnership, the asset pool for the LGPS funds in south-west England, has awarded its first mandate, of more...

April 1, 2018

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Emerging markets set to outperform

According to fund manager NN Investment Partners (NN IP), emerging markets will continue to perform strongly against developed markets despite...

April 1, 2018

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Expectations maintained in light of Bank of England rate decision

AXA Investment Manager (AXA IM) senior economist, David Page, has reacted to the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest...

April 1, 2018

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Report documents record 2016 for UK fund management

Assets under management with UK fund managers increased to a record £8.1 trillion in 2016, an annual rise of 17.4%, according...

April 1, 2018

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FCA’s cryptocurrency review praised

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) review of cryptocurrencies has been praised by Nigel Green, founder and chief executive of deVere...

April 1, 2018

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EU boost to venture capital investing

The European Commission has launched a new venture capital (VC) funding programme, VentureEU, with €410 million in fresh funding, to encourage...

April 1, 2018

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Call for more ESG-focused fixed income

The world’s largest pension fund, Japan’s $1.37 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), has collaborated with the World Bank to produce...

April 1, 2018

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New research sees two paths for DB plans

A new study from fund management giant BlackRock has found that public and private defined benefit (DB) plans are on...

April 1, 2018

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Stresses in international economic relationships increase risk of a global trade war

Newton multi-asset manager, Paul Flood, has warned that a full blown trade war could hit global markets, growth and investors,...

April 1, 2018

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Scale needed for AI to succeed

Artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to be a significant investment theme in the next decade, provided it can be deployed...

April 1, 2018

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Norway’s SWF urged to use unlisted infrastructure

The Norwegian government has been urged to allow its $1 trillion national wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) to...

April 1, 2018

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Brexit begins to affect UK property

The prospect of a so-called “hard” Brexit is starting to affect UK property according to fund manager Deutsche Asset Management,...

February 1, 2018

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Investor pressure leads to climate change improvements

Climate change shareholder resolutions won majority support in 2017 at company meetings, making climate change the most successful area of...

February 1, 2018

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Bespoke equity protection recommended for LGPS members

There are many reasons why Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) members need equity protection, following a surge in investment markets,...

February 1, 2018

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PLSA reacts to consultant market investigation

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) responded to the first working paper from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...

February 1, 2018

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Sustainability concerns add to pressure on tobacco stocks

Fund manager Robeco is the latest investment organisation to shun tobacco stocks, as part of a sustainability approach. Robeco already excludes...

February 1, 2018

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UK inflation protection costs pushed up by DB demand

The demand for inflation protection from UK defined benefit pension funds is a key reason for higher than average market...

February 1, 2018

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LGPS Investment Code of Transparency gains another signature

Currency specialist Record Currency Management has signed up to the LGPS Investment Code of Transparency and the FX Global Code,...

February 1, 2018

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Investors preparing for a market shift

A survey of 500 institutional investors has found that the overwhelming majority (78%) expect to see higher volatility in 2018. The...

February 1, 2018

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IDWG update on cost disclosure work

The Institutional Disclosure Working Group (IDWG) has provided an update on its progress on the consistent and standardised disclosure of...

February 1, 2018

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Climate change, diversity and remuneration to dominate AGMs

Institutional investors will be looking to companies to address concerns around climate change, board diversity and executive remuneration in this...

February 1, 2018

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Border to Coast appoints Northern Trust as TPA

The Borders to Coast Pensions Partnership, the £43 billion asset pool for 12 local authority pension funds, has appointed Northern Trust...

February 1, 2018

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UK economy sees fall in EU migration

The fall in net migration from the European Union to the UK to below 100,000 for the first time since...

February 1, 2018

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FCA calls for Brexit transition deal and regulatory convergence

FCA chief executive Andrew Bailey has warned that unless handled wisely, with a transition period and co-operation between various parties,...

February 1, 2018

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Worcestershire commits to real return fund

Worcestershire County Council Pension Fund has committed £20 million to the AEW UK Real Returns fund, which provides a long-dated, inflation-linked...

December 1, 2017

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Blockchain delivers savings in bond trade

Fund manager Lombard Odier Investment Managers has completed a bond transaction, using blockchain, the immutable ledger for recording transactions. It...

December 1, 2017

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Five LGPS funds back residential property fund

Five local authority pension funds – Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Teesside and West Midlands – are investing £100 million in the Hearthstone...

December 1, 2017

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PLSA calls for executive pay disclosure

The Pensions & Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has dubbed the first Thursday in January, which was January 4th this year,...

December 1, 2017

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UK pension funds could save a third of active fees

The average actively managed UK pension fund could save £700,000 a year in fees, according to The Asset Management Exchange...

December 1, 2017

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Global equity correction expected by investors

Research has found that 71% of institutional investors expect there to be a global equity market correction of more than...

December 1, 2017

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Carillion collapse no danger to pension fund lifeboat

The liquidation of construction and public sector contract provider Carillion should not sink the UK’s pensions lifeboat,according to two former...

December 1, 2017

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LGPS Central receives FCA authorisation

LGPS Central Limited, the asset management company set up to manage the assets of nine Central Midlands-based Local Government Pension...

December 1, 2017

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Berkshire joins the Local Pensions Partnership

The £2.1 billion Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund has announced plans to join the Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) asset pool. Berkshire...

December 1, 2017

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GLIL and Dalmore Capital take 15% stake in Anglian Water

GLIL Infrastructure LLP, the £1.3 billion joint venture between five local authority pension funds, and Dalmore Capital, a specialist infrastructure fund...

December 1, 2017

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Wales Pension Partnership picks Link and Russell as pooling providers

Link Asset Services has been appointed as the operator for its pooled investment platform by the Wales Pension Partnership (WPP),...

December 1, 2017

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Hedge fund index reports perfect 2017 for returns

Hedge funds have made positive returns for every month in 2017 for the first time since 2003, according to hedge...

December 1, 2017

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Investors see diversity as growing issue

By 2022, the ethnic composition of company boards will be an important consideration for investors, according to a research report. The...

December 1, 2017

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2028 before female representation at board level will reach 30%

Based on research into board composition, a new paper from MSCI states that it will take until 2028 before company...

December 1, 2017

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Warning over inflation surprises

Investors have been warned about three technical factors driving this year’s inflation surprises, by a bond fund manager. The warning...

October 1, 2017

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Retirees moving abroad should face a tax penalty

Pensions administration specialist Trafalgar House has called for tax penalties if pension fund members move abroad to save money. Trafalgar House...

October 1, 2017

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UK inflation to peak then stay high

UK inflation, which reached 3% in September, will peak in the coming months as the post-Brexit vote currency effects are...

October 1, 2017

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Managers adapt to the prospect of a change in monetary policy

Fund manager Hermes said that after a decade of ultra-loose monetary conditions, three major central banks in the US, Europe...

October 1, 2017

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UK rate rise a “modest boost for pensions”

The Bank of England’s decision to raise the base rate by 25 basis points has been called a modest boost...

October 1, 2017

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Cross-pool investing allowed

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds can invest outside their own asset pool’s funds, in funds managed by other asset...

October 1, 2017

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Women account for just 11% of senior staff at alternative assets firms

According to data provider Preqin, women make up only 11% of senior staff at alternative asset firms, and 19% of...

October 1, 2017

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UK public prefers single market membership to no deal

According to a representative group of 50 UK citizens, the UK public would rather remain in the single market than...

October 1, 2017

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Pensions Dashboard announcement welcomed

The news that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will take forward the Pensions Dashboard project has been supported...

October 1, 2017

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Black Monday crash of 1987 shows few parallels with today's equity markets

Fund manager Schroders has looked back at the events of Black Monday, October 19th, 1987, when global stocks markets fell...

October 1, 2017

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Greater Manchester beats benchmark return for 2016-17

The £21 billion Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has generated a return of 23.8% for the year to March 31, 2017,...

October 1, 2017

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AP7 wins legal battle against Facebook

AP7, part of the Swedish state pension fund system, has claimed victory after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg walked away from...

October 1, 2017

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Brexit the biggest challenge for real estate investors

Brexit uncertainty is the biggest challenge for institutional investors planning to increase their allocation to European commercial real estate over...

August 1, 2017

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Lothian sees 21.7% return in 2016-17

Lothian Pension Fund has reported a 21.7% return for the year to March 31, 2017, boosted by sterling weakness and...

August 1, 2017

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Private equity managers report rising investor interest

A survey of 150 private equity (PE) managers has found that over half (59%) are reporting increased investor interest in...

August 1, 2017

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Private equity returns strongest for two years

Private equity returns were at their highest level in the first quarter of 2017, up 3.95%, according to the State...

August 1, 2017

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Aberdeen and Standard Life complete merger

The merger of Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life has been completed, forming one of the world’s largest investment companies...

August 1, 2017

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14 managers sign up to LGPS transparency code

14 asset managers have now signed up to the LGPS code of transparency on costs and fees, covering over one-third...

August 1, 2017

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Christmas deadline for LGPS funds to opt-up for MiFID II

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) members have until Christmas to ensure that they are not classified as retail clients by...

August 1, 2017

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Inflation is back, geopolitical expert tells investors

Inflation is back and it will cause geopolitical risk to rise, according to a leading expert and former adviser to...

August 1, 2017

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Study maps UK pension trends

UK pension fund assets are now £2.23 trillion according to the latest Pension Fund Indicators annual report from UBS Asset Management....

August 1, 2017

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Fiduciary managers pick up institutional business

Two fiduciary management providers, SEI and BlackRock, have announced significant institutional investment wins, indicative of a trend for larger defined...

August 1, 2017

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AXA IM’s Rosenberg Equities to integrate ESG into all portfolios

AXA Investment Management’s Rosenberg Equities has announced that it is committed to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into...

August 1, 2017

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Migration drop shows impact of Brexit

The fall in net migration shown by the latest ONS statistics confirms the impact of Brexit, according to Jonathan Portes,...

July 1, 2017

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BlueBay sees bleak outlook for UK assets

Fixed income manager BlueBay Asset Management forsees a bleak outlook for UK assets due to political upheaval and Brexit. Mark Dowding,...

June 1, 2017

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Investors to increase smart beta and ETF use

Over 90% of investors plan to increase their use of smart beta strategies, according to research by the EDHEC-Risk Institute. The...

June 1, 2017

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Social care concerns may have influenced election outcome

Pensions and social care campaigner Baroness Ros Altmann has attributed the election result to the Conservative manifesto and in particular...

June 1, 2017

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LGPS reforms anticipate FCA recommendations for asset management

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is recommending that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues to look at removing...

June 1, 2017

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Segars and Warwick-Thompson join Central pool

The LGPS Central pool has made two high-profile appointments, with Joanne Segars to become its chair and Andrew Warwick-Thompson to...

June 1, 2017

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Election results increases chances of extreme Brexit outcomes

The hung Parliament result in the June 8th general election has, paradoxically, increased chances of both a so-called soft Brexit,...

June 1, 2017

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PLSA Local Authority Conference 2017

Joe Dabrowski, Head of Governance & Investment at PLSA For most people, the Cotswolds conjures up glorious scenery and golden stone...

June 1, 2017

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Political uncertainty to hit sterling

Currency experts are predicting a rocky ride for the pound following the general election result which left Theresa May short...

June 1, 2017

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Brunel pool in hunt for senior roles

The Brunel Pensions Partnership, the £25 billion asset pool for 10 LGPS funds in the south-west of England and the Environment...

June 1, 2017

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TwentyFour to accept MiFID II costs

Fixed income manager TwentyFour Asset Management has announced that it will bear the costs of MiFID II, or the Markets...

June 1, 2017

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Asset managers to sign up to LGPS transparency code

A number of major asset managers are understood to be planning to sign up to the new local government pension...

June 1, 2017

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LGPS funds welcome DCLG appointment

The local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds have welcomed the re-appointment of Marcus Jones as the minister for local government...

June 1, 2017

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Energy trends to be unaffected by Trump climate change move

US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the USA out of the Paris Climate Agreement will also not halt a...

June 1, 2017

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PLSA launches pensions diversity initiative

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has launched a campaign for greater diversity on pension fund trustee board, under...

April 1, 2017

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Oekom sees signs of progress on corporate responsibility

Corporate sustainability experts, Oekom Research, has found signs of overall improvement on corporate governance in its corporate responsibility review for...

April 1, 2017

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Consultants to shift focus to fiduciary management

The leading investment consultants in the UK will increasingly concentrate on providing fiduciary management services, according to SEI. SEI said regulatory and...

April 1, 2017

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Lifetime ISAs could transform workplace savings

A survey has found that 70% of large employers are looking at offering staff a Lifetime ISA (LISA) or Workplace...

April 1, 2017

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How Brexit could impact institutional portfolios

The impact of Brexit on typical institutional investors’ portfolios could vary widely, depending on the nature of the deal reached...

April 1, 2017

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French presidential race provides positives for managers

Asset managers have generally reacted positively to the results for the first round of the French elections, with Emmanuel Macron...

April 1, 2017

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Impact investing is the next big thing in ESG

Impact investing is the next big thing in ESG investing, according to asset manager Lombard Odier. Bertrand Gacon, head of impact...

April 1, 2017

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Investors turn to Nordic real estate

The Nordic region is now the most popular among European real estate investors, with 94% planning to invest there, or...

April 1, 2017

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Next government must tackle pension and welfare issues

The next government needs to tackle pension and social care issues, according to leading pension policy experts. Former minister and pensions...

April 1, 2017

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Pension experts welcome independent review on retirement and pensions

Pension policy experts have generally welcomed the independent Cridland Review on retirement and pensions policy-making as life expectancy increases. Director of...

April 1, 2017

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Local Pensions Partnership sets up private equity structure

The Local Pensions Partnership (LPP), the asset pooling arrangement created by the Lancashire County Pension Fund and the London Pensions...

April 1, 2017

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Politics dominate risk agenda for 2017

Political developments, namely the Trump effect, the repercussions of Brexit and the impact of the European elections, are the three...

April 1, 2017

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Brexit starts to weigh on UK economy

Two economists have said that the UK economy is starting to show signs of slowing down, as Brexit starts to...

April 1, 2017

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Trump tax plans are a “non-event”

The Trump administration’s latest tax reform announcement has been labelled a “non-event” by €56 billion French asset manager Carmignac. Carmignac managing director,...

April 1, 2017

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Private rental sector may be attractive for LGPS funds

The UK private rental sector (PRS) is set to become an attractive investment opportunity for local government pension scheme (LGPS)...

April 1, 2017

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UK growth drops sharply in Q1

UK GDP growth dropped sharply from 0.7% in the final quarter of 2016, to 0.3% in the first quarter in...

April 1, 2017

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Trustee boards lacking diversity

New research from Aon Hewitt and Leeds University Business School (LUBS) on pension fund trustees has found high levels of...

February 1, 2017

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Supreme Court decision likely to cause headaches for pensions administrators

The recent Brewster decision, made by the Supreme Court, is expected to have significant implications for unmarried couples in UK...

February 1, 2017

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PLSA calls for a Brexit that works for UK pensions

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has called for a form of Brexit that works well for pension funds...

February 1, 2017

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Reflation, then inflation, but also growth

Fund manager Unigestion has predicted the returns of inflation, but also higher growth, meaning investors should overweight inflation-linked assets. It said...

February 1, 2017

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Rise in global pension assets in 2016

UK and global pension fund assets have increased in 2016, according to a new report from consultants Willis Towers Watson....

February 1, 2017

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India to push on

There is a strong long-term case for investing in India, according to Legal & General Investment Management’s global emerging market...

February 1, 2017

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Call for better governance for infrastructure assets

Fund manager Hermes Investment Management has called for enhanced corporate governance for private infrastructure assets, in order to improve outcomes...

February 1, 2017

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DB green paper criticised for complacency

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) green paper on the future of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has been...

February 1, 2017

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Berkshire invests in British research and innovation fund

The Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund is a £15 million seed investor in the British Innovation Fund, a new fund...

February 1, 2017

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Themes for successful investment highlighted

Consultant Mercer has highlighted four key themes for institutional investors to overcome in 2017, if they want to be successful. The...

February 1, 2017

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Spotlight on the relationship between pay and performance

There is not a strong link between high CEO pay and company performance, according to Colin McLean, the managing director...

February 1, 2017

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PiP to acquire six UK solar farms

Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP), the dedicated infrastructure investment manager set up by pensions, for pension funds, has reached an agreement...

February 1, 2017

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FCA looks at illiquid asset funds following Brexit-related property freeze

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a paper on the use of open-ended funds to invest in illiquid assets...

February 1, 2017

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Three more LGPS funds join GLIL Infrastructure JV

West Yorkshire Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund and Lancashire County Pension Fund have joined GLIL Infrastructure, increasing its assets under...

December 1, 2016

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Economics trump politics says fund manager

Fund manager BlackRock has said that one of the key lessons from 2016 is that economics can trump politics, with...

December 1, 2016

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DB running costs up 37%, survey finds

The latest annual survey by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has found that costs for operating defined benefit...

December 1, 2016

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Bond market volatility to remain elevated

2017 could see another rollercoaster ride for bonds according to Schroders head of global macro strategy, Bob Jolley. In his outlook...

December 1, 2016

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Tata plans to de-risk British Steel pension fund

Former pensions minister and pensions campaigner Baroness Altmann has welcomed news that Tata Steel has agreed with the steel unions...

December 1, 2016

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Cautious optimism for 2017 investment conditions

Fund manager Deutsche Asset Management has given a cautiously optimistic assessment for investment conditions in 2017, with yields in the...

December 1, 2016

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Six FinTech firms picked for Pensions Dashboard

Six financial technology firms have been named as partners for the Pensions Dashboard project, a government-backed initiative which plans to...

December 1, 2016

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London CIV marks one year of success

The London CIV, the collaborative venture set up by 33 London local authority pension funds is celebrating its first year...

December 1, 2016

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PLSA survey finds generational divide in retirement prospects

A new survey from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) analyses the incomes that different generations of Britons are...

December 1, 2016

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US fund reveals manager fees

A US public pension fund for the state of Rhode Island has set the precedent of publicly disclosing all of...

December 1, 2016

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Five trade ideas for 2017

Aviva Investors has named five trade ideas for investors in 2017. The first is to hold emerging market small-cap equities....

December 1, 2016

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Danish pension funds to rejoin UN PRI

Four leading Danish pension funds, ATP, PFA, PKA and Sampension, are to rejoin the PRI (Principles for Responsible Investing), a...

December 1, 2016

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RPMI Railpen use PiP for inflation-linked infra debt

The industrywide pension fund for the UK’s railways, RPMI Railpen, has worked with the Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP) to set...

December 1, 2016

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Positive impact of women on boards

Having three women on a corporate board represents a tipping point in terms of influence and leads to better performance,...

December 1, 2016

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UN PRI to delist ESG laggards

The United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has announced that it will delist asset managers and other signatories who...

October 1, 2016

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SMEs split over Brexit

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are divided on the impact of Brexit, the UK’s decision to leave the European Union,...

October 1, 2016

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Fundamentals the key to US stocks

Investors need to focus on company fundamentals rather than the outcome of the US presidential election according to Russell Investments...

October 1, 2016

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Funds could save £800,000 a year with more transparency

Greater transparency could help UK pension funds reduce total costs and charges from 1.69% of assets to 0.82% according to...

October 1, 2016

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Altmann cites Bank of England pension fund in QE critique

Pensions expert and former government minister, Ros Altmann, has cited the example of the Bank of England’s own pension fund...

October 1, 2016

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Oil price stability should boost risk assets

Greater stability for the price of oil should help risk assets and emerging markets, and lessen the appeal of safe-haven...

October 1, 2016

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Economists ponder “hard” Brexit stance

The apparently uncompromising “hard” Brexit stance from the new government under Theresa May could be a negotiating gambit and may...

October 1, 2016

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Increased need for understanding of political risks

Standard Life Investments (SLI) has said an understanding of political risks is becoming more important for investors, as they can...

October 1, 2016

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DB pensions threat to corporate profitability

Defined benefit (DB) pension deficits at the UK’s largest 350 listed companies have increased by over £2 billion since the start...

October 1, 2016

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IFC sets up global infrastructure platform

The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, aims to raise $5 billion from global institutional investors to modernise infrastructure...

October 1, 2016

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Bank of Japan criticised for monetary policy error

Economic research firm CrossBorder Capital has called the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) latest monetary policy move a big error and...

October 1, 2016

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Brexit recession not inevitable

The UK economy will flirt with, but avoid, a recession, according to economic research firm Fathom Consulting. However, this forecast assumes...

August 1, 2016

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DCLG on Brexit: carry on pooling

The Department for Communities and Local Government has told LGPS funds to continue with the asset pooling process following the...

August 1, 2016

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Private equity outlook looks good for managers

A survey of nearly 200 private equity (PE) manages has found that many expect to see increased investor allocations over...

August 1, 2016

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Hefty company contributions to DB pensions failing to dent deficits

The UK’s defined benefit pension plans have swallowed £75 billion in company cash contributions since 2010 according to consultant Mercer. Mercer estimated...

August 1, 2016

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Use “second generation” indices for commodities, investors told

Investors in commodities should utilise “second generation” indices in order to maximise risk-adjusted returns and avoid flaws inherent in blindly...

August 1, 2016

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Don’t lose faith in European equities, investors told

Two fund managers have come out in support of European equities, despite the various economic and geopolitical problems in the...

August 1, 2016

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UK rate cut hits pensions and savers

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to cut the base rate to 0.25% and boost quantitative easing by...

August 1, 2016

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JLT launches LGPS asset pooling service

Benefit consultants JLT Employee Benefits and asset management consultants Alpha FMC are collaborating to launch a Local Government Pension Scheme...

August 1, 2016

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Global real estate returns holding up

According to fund manager NN Investment Partners, global real estate returns were 4.2% in July and the asset class outperformed...

August 1, 2016

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Richmond and Wandsworth pension funds announce merger plans

The local authority pension funds for the London boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth have put forward merger plans for their...

August 1, 2016

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London to remain a global hub for entrepreneurs

London will remain a global hub for international entrepreneurs, according to over half (52%) of the customers of crowdfunding platform...

August 1, 2016

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Fintech firm launches automated research-led asset allocation service

ClearMacro, a financial technology (fintech) firm has launched what it claims is the world’s first robo-research asset allocation platform. The firm...

August 1, 2016

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Retirees take sensible approach to pension freedom

Based on the first year’s statistics, retirees are taking a sensible approach to pension freedom according to the Association of...

August 1, 2016

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Standard Life suspends dealing in property fund after Brexit

Investors should not discount property completely despite property investment firms including Standard Life Investments (SLI) stopping redemptions in its flagship...

June 1, 2016

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High yield default rates unlikely to rise, manager claims

High yield bond manager NN Investment Partners is taking a contrarian view to the market view that high default rates...

June 1, 2016

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UK vote on EU exit heralds new era of political uncertainty

The decision by the British electorate to reject the status quo and vote to leave the European Union will have...

June 1, 2016

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LPP creates £1.2 billion UK property pool

The Local Pensions Partnership, the asset pool created by the London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) and the Lancashire County Pension...

June 1, 2016

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UK pensions face 10% funding hit

Pension liabilities at UK pension funds will probably increase by 8-10%, decreasing funding levels by 10% depending on the level...

June 1, 2016

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€1 billion equity mandate for scientific beta low carbon index

A large pension fund for French civil servants, ERAFP, is to benchmark a Eurozone mid- to large-cap equity mandate worth...

June 1, 2016

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Asian debt set to gain from Brexit fears

The flight to safety by investors following the UK’s decision to quit the European Union could include Asian debt, according...

June 1, 2016

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Forecasts for UK economy revised downwards

Growth forecasts for the UK economy have been revised sharply downwards following the Brexit vote on June 23rd, with some...

June 1, 2016

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PLSA keen to protect pensions in wake of Brexit vote

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has reacted to the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. PLSA chief executive,...

June 1, 2016

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Report puts public sector liabilities at almost £1.5 trillion

A new report from the National Audit Office has shown that public sector pension liabilities have risen by a third...

June 1, 2016

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European pension funds feel the sting of negative rates

Institutional investors across Europe are reviewing their bond portfolios as negative interest rates reduce income and the ability of funds...

June 1, 2016

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China a bigger risk to global economy than Brexit

A severe slowdown in China is a bigger danger for the global economy than the UK’s departure from the European...

June 1, 2016

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UNISON calls for LGPS debate after 100,000 sign petition

The trade union UNISON has called for a debate in parliament over the future of the local government pension scheme...

June 1, 2016

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More guidance requested for LGPS pooling

The UK government should give more guidance on the structure of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pooling, according to...

April 1, 2016

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Private debt funds pass $500 billion milestone

Alternative assets data provider Preqin has announced that assets invested with private debt managers now amount to more than half...

April 1, 2016

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Divergence in global property securities returns

Returns from property securities are diverging by region, due to global economic events, according to First State Investments head of...

April 1, 2016

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Lancashire and London Pensions Partnership receive FCA approval for LPP name

The Lancashire and London Pensions Partnership has received regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate under its...

April 1, 2016

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Risk to both EU and UK on vote for Brexit

Ariel Bezalel, a bond fund manager at Jupiter, has said a UK exit from the EU will damage the European...

April 1, 2016

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Survey finds greater use of ETFs for smart beta exposure

A survey of 180 European investors has found increased usage of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to invest in smart beta, as...

April 1, 2016

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Experts differ on the use of “helicopter money”

Central bank policy makers could start using “helicopter money” to stimulate growth and avert deflation, according to asset manager Lombard...

April 1, 2016

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P-Solve backs new UK property income fund

Investment consultant and fiduciary manager P-Solve has helped create a new UK commercial property fund, which will target sectors outside...

April 1, 2016

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PiP comments on infrastructure consultation

The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP) has responded to the National Infrastructure Commission’s consultation on the key requirements to enable greater...

April 1, 2016

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Welsh LGPS funds hire BlackRock for passive mandate

The eight Welsh local government pension scheme (LGPS) members have hired asset manager BlackRock for a £2.8 billion passive mandate. Currently, three...

April 1, 2016

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LGPS partners acquire UK wind farm stake

The infrastructure investment joint venture set up by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) and the London Pensions Fund Authority...

April 1, 2016

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UK economy skating on thin ice with one cylinder firing

The UK economy is only firing on one cylinder, according to the Russell Investments’ strategy team, while Fathom Consulting described...

April 1, 2016

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Aon Hewitt wins LGPS admin role

Aon Hewitt has been appointed to provide consultant services to part of the National LGPS Third Party Administration Framework. Following...

April 1, 2016

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Scottish pension funds in infrastructure moves

Ancala Partners, which manages mid-market infrastructure investments for institutional investors, has invested £20 million in a UK solar portfolio on behalf...

April 1, 2016

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Warnings sounded over EIOPA stress tests for pension funds

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has revealed the results of its first stress test for occupational pension...

February 1, 2016

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Northern funds in talks with LPFA and Lancashire over pooling

Three major northern local authority funds, the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, the Merseyside Pension Fund and the West Yorkshire Pension...

February 1, 2016

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Investors worried about increasing asset correlations

Institutional investors globally are concerned about high levels of correlation between traditional asset classes, according to a survey from Natixis...

February 1, 2016

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Hedge fund cites market conditions for closure

The $1.5 billion Nevsky Capital hedge fund, which had a successful 21-year track record, has cited various factors, including difficult market...

February 1, 2016

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Better news from the PLSA on funding levels

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) covered 35 LGPS funds with 3.1 million members and £126 billion under management as part...

February 1, 2016

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PensionsEurope warns on financial transaction tax

PensionsEurope has warned that a financial transaction tax (FTT) will be damaging to pension funds, by increasing costs, lower returns...

February 1, 2016

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Views vary on China’s prospects

While some experts believe that China is still on course to become a more market-friendly economy, others are more guarded...

February 1, 2016

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Investor confidence falls in January

Investor confidence dropped in January on the back of concerns over stuttering global growth, a slowdown in China and falls...

February 1, 2016

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Downside risk to UK property highlighted

Fund manager Aviva Investors says the outlook for UK real estate is generally positive, but there are downside risks to...

February 1, 2016

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Anger at government action on investment boycotts

Campaigners have reacted angrily to goverment plans to make it illegal for public bodies, such as local authorities, to impose...

February 1, 2016

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Unison attacks Whitehall’s bid for pension fund assets

Unison, the trade union for local government workers, has attacked the idea of investment decisions for local government pension funds...

February 1, 2016

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Investors allocate to oil and gold in January

Exchange-traded product (ETP) provider ETF Securities has reported over $1 billion of inflows into oil and gold-linked ETPs since January 1st,...

February 1, 2016

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Seven LGPS funds to pool £6.5 billion of assets

Seven members of the local government pensions scheme – Cheshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire – are to...

December 21, 2015

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London CIV launches with four asset managers

The London borough pension funds’ common investment vehicle (CIV) is now fully authorised and has announced that it is working...

December 3, 2015

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DCLG sets out terms for LGPS asset pooling

The UK government does not care what structures local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds use to pool assets, as long...

December 3, 2015

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Real asset demand predicted to continue

According to AMP Capital, global investor demand for real assets will continue to grow in 2016 driven by market conditions...

December 1, 2015

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ESG adding value in emerging markets

Hermes Investment Management, the £30 billion asset manager, has published a paper on ESG in emerging markets and it believes...

December 1, 2015

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Investors look to move up the risk curve in bonds

Research commissioned by NN Investment Partners has found that 45% of institutional investors are willing to increase risk exposure in...

December 1, 2015

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US rate rise marks end of an era

The long-awaited interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve in the US sparked a range of reactions from fund managers. “The...

December 1, 2015

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Correct choice in emerging markets vital

Standard Life Investments (SLI) has warned that selecting the right emerging markets to invest in will be vital in 2016,...

December 1, 2015

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High yield warning following rate rise

This is a dangerous time for the US high yield market, which has been artificially boosted by years of easy...

December 1, 2015

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Real estate allocation increases expected

Commercial real estate specialists Colliers International has predicted that global investors will shift around $400 billion into real estate over...

December 1, 2015

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Investment in renewable infrastructure set to grow

61% of institutional investors are planning to invest more in renewable infrastructure over the next three years, according to research...

December 1, 2015

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PLSA welcomes LGPS developments

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA), the trade body for pension funds formerly known as the National Association of...

December 1, 2015

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Adonis welcomed as chair of new infrastructure body

The Pensions Infrastructure Platform, PiP, has welcomed the appointment of Lord Adonis as the chair of the new National Infrastructure...

October 1, 2015

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Research shows value of ESG in emerging markets

New research has found that emerging market stocks with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) have produced annual returns of...

October 1, 2015

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O’Higgins to chair Lancashire and London pension partnership

Michael O’Higgins, the former chairman of the Pensions Regulator, is to chair the £10 billion London and Lancashire Pensions Partnership (LLPP)...

October 1, 2015

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Man FRM wins hedge fund mandate from Clwyd

Clwyd Pension Fund has given a £1.4 billion hedge fund mandate to the FRM, part of hedge fund provider Man Group. The...

October 1, 2015

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MiFID II could hit local authority funds

Local authority pension funds could find their investment capabilities restricted under the MiFID II (market in financial instruments directive II)...

October 1, 2015

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NAPF becomes the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), the trade body for UK pension funds, is to rebrand itself as the...

October 1, 2015

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China fears may now be easing

Fears that China could be heading into an economic slowdown, which caused steep stock market falls in the summer, have...

October 1, 2015

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LGPS pooling proposals continue to drive planning

Consultant Mercer has commented on Chancellor George Osborne’s proposals for the assets of 89 local government pension funds in England...

October 1, 2015

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Government’s reform agenda leads to more collaboration between local authority funds

The government’s reform agenda for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is leading to more collaboration between local authority funds,...

October 1, 2015

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EM weakness may not prompt a DM recession

Weakness in the emerging markets will not cause a recession in developed markets, according to Stephanie Flanders, chief market strategist...

October 1, 2015

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Investors seeking 3% on fixed income assets

Institutional investors expect an annual 3% yield from fixed income strategies in current markets, according to research by NN Investment...

October 1, 2015

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Unison concerns over infrastructure land grab

The trade union for many local govenment workers, Unison, has warned that any local government pension assets invested in infrastructure...

October 1, 2015

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Ashmore sees buy opportunity in China

Emerging market debt specialist manager Ashmore believes that any weakness in the renminbi should be seen as a buying opportunity,...

August 1, 2015

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2015 sees rise in UK pension liability deals

The second quarter of 2015 has seen a big rise in pension buy-ins and buy-outs according to pension consultants LCP,...

August 1, 2015

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Investors favour US investment grade bonds

A quarterly investor survey by NN Investment Partners (NNIP) has found that US investment grade is the most popular fixed...

August 1, 2015

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Greater Manchester and Strathclyde invest in renewable energy

Greater Manchester Pension Fund and Strathclyde Pension Fund have both invested £10 million in Albion Community Power (ACP), which backs community-scale...

August 1, 2015

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Royal Mail selects options strategy to manage equity risk

The Royal Mail Pension Plan has set up a £700 million options mandate to control equity risks in its defined benefit...

August 1, 2015

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TFL allocates £3.8 billion to LDI and passive mandates

The £7.3 billion Transport for London (TFL) Pension Fund has selected BlackRock for a £3.8 billion mandate, which covers its liability-driven and...

August 1, 2015

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China's devaluation could hit European equities

The recent currency devaluation by China will have a limited direct impact on European equities but some sectors could be...

August 1, 2015

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Morningstar to launch ESG scores for funds

Independent investment research provider Morningstar is to give environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores for global mutual and exchange-traded funds...

August 1, 2015

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July budget announcement indicates willingness to work more closely with the LGPS on reform proposals

The government has been praised for striking a more positive tone on the reform of the Local Government Pension Scheme...

August 1, 2015

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The Environment Agency selects low carbon index for its global passive equities

The Environment Agency Pension Fund (EAPF) has selected a low carbon index from MSCI for its global passive equities portfolio...

June 1, 2015

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Investors increase alternatives allocations

Institutional investors in Europe are increasing their allocations to alternative assets in the face of a challenging environment for conventional...

June 1, 2015

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LPFA manager selection leads to framework for alternative credit

The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has selected the global alternative investment manager Apollo Global Management as its alternative credit...

June 1, 2015

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Culture critical to investment success

Culture is a vital factor shaping investment stratregy and therefore performance, according to a new paper written by Towers Watson’s...

June 1, 2015

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Macquarie provides £45 million debt finance to Bristol Airport

Australian infrastructure manager Macquarie is to provide a long-term debt finance facility to Bristol Airport. Macquarie Infrastructure Debt Investment Solutions has...

June 1, 2015

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China's economy feels the benefit of government reforms

Chinese equities are now attractively priced following a recent market pull-back, according to Baring Asset Management. Barings said that current...

June 1, 2015

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NAPF launches Securities Fraud & Investor Remedies – Made Simple.

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) published a new Made Simple guide offering pension funds an introduction to the...

June 1, 2015

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Falling oil price has mixed effect on sovereign funds

According to a report from Invesco, the falling oil price has had a mixed impact on sovereign funds around the...

June 1, 2015

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Warning over active share smokescreen

Hermes Investment Management has warned investors against placing too much reliance on active share as an indicator of a fund’s...

June 1, 2015

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Tackling LGPS deficits should be main focus says Joanne Segars

Joanne Segars, Chief Executive of the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), recently told the NAPF Local Authority Conference 2015...

June 1, 2015

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Currency movements could have more impact than price on overseas returns

Returns on overseas stocks and bonds can be affected more by currency movements than equity prices, according to a new...

June 1, 2015

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Frontier markets have room to move up

Frontier market have now come back from the lows after the global financial crisis, but still have room to re-rate...

June 1, 2015

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Domestic demand creates Asian investment opportunities

Strong domestic demand in India, Indonesia and China is driving growth in consumer-facing market sectors, according to Baring Asset Management. Barings...

April 1, 2015

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NAPF calls for long-term pensions stability plan

The National Association of Pension Funds has called for a long-term plan for pensions, following a review of the election...

April 1, 2015

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Saxo Bank warns on global economy

The online multi-asset trading and investment specialist Saxo Bank has warned that what it calls a “planned economy” based on...

April 1, 2015

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Solar panel provider ASG secures infrastructure debt financing

Macquarie Infrastructure Debt Investment Solutions (MIDIS) has provided £155 million in finance to a private residential and commercial solar panel...

April 1, 2015

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Direct lending funds produce double digit returns

Research from the alternative assets database Preqin has found that direct lending funds with vintages from 2002 to 2012 have...

April 1, 2015

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Frontier potential for investors

Frontier markets offer investors a real growth opportunity according to consultants Cambridge Associates. Speaking at the NAPF Investment Conference in Edinburgh,...

April 1, 2015

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Hermes buys Eurostar ticket

Hermes, along with a number of other investors including Canada’s Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ), has acquired...

April 1, 2015

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Attractive returns still out there for investors

NN Investment Partners (NNIP), formerly known as ING Investment Management, says that assets are still offering attractive returns, with the...

April 1, 2015

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Towers Watson appoints Hermes EOS

Global consultants Towers Watson has appointed Hermes EOS to help it carry out its stewardship activities. Towers Watson senior investment consultant,...

April 1, 2015

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Saudi Arabia stock market: more than just oil

The US$535 billion Saudi Arabian stock market, which opens up to overseas investors from 15 June 2015, will be the...

April 1, 2015

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LAPF Strategic Investment Forum highlights LGPS expectations

Ten years ago, many local authority pension funds would have said equity risk was one of the most important, if...

February 1, 2015

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West Sussex appoints AllenbridgeEpic to new role

West Sussex County Council has appointed AllenbridgeEpic Investment Advisers as the independent chairman of its pension advisory board, with Peter...

February 1, 2015

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UK growth to accelerate in 2015

Growth in the UK economy will accelerate in the first half of 2015, after slowing slightly in the final quarter...

February 1, 2015

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Local authorities join drive to improve ESG reporting

Sixteen UK pension funds, including five major local authority funds, have issued a guide for better responsible investment reporting on...

February 1, 2015

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Swiss franc shock shows central banks’ limits

The surprise removal of the euro/Swiss franc currency peg showed the limitations of central banks’ powers in fighting market forces,...

February 1, 2015

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ETFs set to exceed $5 trillion by 2020

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to exceed $5 trillion in assets by 2020, according to a report from consultancy PwC. PwC...

February 1, 2015

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Frontier markets could reward investors in 2015

Frontier markets have the potential to benefit investors, despite geopolitical fears, according to Baring Asset Management. Frontier markets have a lower...

February 1, 2015

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Europe’s quantitative easing looking generally positive for investors

Asset managers and economists have been impressed by the size of the €1.1 trillion quantitative easing (QE) announced by the...

February 1, 2015

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NAPF & PMI end merger talks

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) and the Pensions management Institute (PMI) have announced that they have ended discussions...

February 1, 2015

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Engagement becomes more important to pension funds

Research by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has revealed that 80% of pension funds now screen asset managers’...

December 1, 2014

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Delay on QE announcement disappoints

A fixed income expert expressed disappointment at the lack of hard news on quantitative easing (QE) by the European Central...

December 1, 2014

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Lancashire and LPFA join forces

The £5.2 billion Lancashire County Pension Fund and the £4.9 billion London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) have announced a new...

December 1, 2014

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Investment industry welcomes infrastructure tax break

The UK investment industry has welcomed the government’s exemption from withholding tax for interest on private placements, saying it could...

December 1, 2014

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Bank of England to investigate risks posed by stranded assets

Bank of England governor, Mark Carney, has written to the Environmental Audit Committee at Parliament regarding unburnable carbon, or fossil...

December 1, 2014

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Latest US employment statistics send positive message

The very strong November non-farm payroll figures from the US, a key economic indicator for the US economy, have been...

December 1, 2014

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Mayor calls for single local authority fund for infrastructure investing

London mayor, Boris Johnson, said public sector pension funds should be merged in order to create a single fund to...

December 1, 2014

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Concern over DB schemes’ ability to meet GMP deadline

A survey of pension professionals has found that 49% believe that most defined benefit (DB) schemes will miss the April...

December 1, 2014

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Housing association secures finance from M&G

The Christian Action Housing Association, based in Enfield, has borrowed £50 million from M&G Investments in a long term financing...

December 1, 2014

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Rise in allocations predicted for real assets in 2015

AMP Capital has predicted that pension funds and other long-term investors will increasingly allocate to real assets, in order to...

December 1, 2014

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Survey finds changing views on alternatives at large investors

A global survey of large institutional investors has found that investors want to work with fewer alternatives managers, by developing...

October 1, 2014

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Institutional investors warming to shareholder activism

According to a new report, institutional investors are becoming more receptive to shareholder activism as it gains ground in Europe. While...

October 1, 2014

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Reform is the theme for emerging markets

ING Investment Management says that reforms improving the prospects for growth is the most attractive strategy theme for emerging market...

October 1, 2014

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Segars calls for savings retirement commission

National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) chief executive, Joanne Segars, has called for an independent retirement savings commission to create...

October 1, 2014

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Dividends to become more important for equity returns

According to fund manager ING Investment Management, two-thirds of institutional investors believe that dividends will become even more important for...

October 1, 2014

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Asset manager claims investors lose out on underperforming active funds

According to research from multi-asset manager Charles Stanley Pan Asset, institutional investors are losing millions of pounds through underperforming active...

October 1, 2014

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Invest in Africa, Geldof tells UK pension funds

Bob Geldof, KBE, has called for pension funds to invest more in Africa, rather than China, in a keynote speech...

October 1, 2014

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NAPF and PMI discuss possible merger

The two leading pension bodies in the UK, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) and the Pensions Management Institute...

October 1, 2014

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Demand for SMAs rises among investors

Demand for separately managed accounts (SMAs) for money market investing has risen among institutional investors according to fund manager JP...

October 1, 2014

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East Riding looks to Lucent

East Riding of Yorkshire has invested £20 million with land development specialist Lucent Group. The commitment is the largest single...

October 1, 2014

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Macro challenges to impact equity market

Schroders chief economist Keith Wade has warned that the equity bull market faces macro challenges which may warrant a more...

August 1, 2014

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Supermarket properties to stay in the basket for liability-matching

Aviva Investors has said it expects demand for supermarket properties to remain strong from liability-matching investors looking for secure long-term...

August 1, 2014

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Call for wider partnerships for LGPS funds

The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has called for wider partnerships, not collaboration on initiatives such as common investment vehicles...

August 1, 2014

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LPFA to check employer covenants on sector-wide basis

The London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) is working on new sector-wide covenant checks for colleges and universities with further consultation...

August 1, 2014

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Bank of England looks at pension fund procyclicality

The Bank of England’s Procyclicality Working Group, which consists of various pension and investment experts under the chairmanship of Andrew...

August 1, 2014

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NEST updates its investment principles

NEST has updated its statement of investment principles (SIP) based on evidence and its experiences from the last three years....

August 1, 2014

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Investors to grow alternative assets teams

A survey by alternative assets data provider Preqin has found that 28% of institutional investors expect to increase their alternative...

August 1, 2014

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Time running out for any amendment to LGPS regulations

Pension law specialists Sacker & Partners have commented on the lack of time for implementing any changes, following consultation on...

August 1, 2014

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West Midlands re-appoints CBRE for UK direct property

The £10 billion West Midlands Pension Fund has re-appointed CBRE Global Investors as manager for its direct UK property assets...

August 1, 2014

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Malcolm McLean calls for pensions passport

Barnett Waddingham senior consultant, Malcolm McLean, has called for a pensions passport to help individuals keep on top of different...

August 1, 2014

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Pension funds provide capital for Royal College of Music accommodation

Pension fund clients of M&G Investments are to provide £36.9 million of finance to redevelop the main student residence for the...

August 1, 2014

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Bond markets may stay strong

UBS Global Asset Management head of global investment solutions, Curt Custard, has warned that the prevailing view that we are...

August 1, 2014

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Fixed income very challenging, according to European investors

Three-quarters of European institutional investors describe the bond markets as challenging, as they await a rise in interest rates. The...

June 1, 2014

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Guide to transition management launched

A new guide has been published by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) to help pension funds fully understand...

June 1, 2014

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NAPF outlines principles for LGPS reform

At the recent NAPF Local Authority conference 2014 in the Cotswolds, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) outlined its...

June 1, 2014

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Volatility not a measure of true risk

The investment industry’s focus on volatility as a measure of risk has dangerous implications for long-term investors, according to a...

June 1, 2014

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UK investors expected to increase DGF use in future

UK pension schemes will increase their use of diversified growth funds (DGFs) according to AXA Investment Managers. Its view is...

June 1, 2014

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US economy set for faster growth

The US economy has reached an inflection point and it is set for faster growth until 2017, according to BNY...

June 1, 2014

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Investors told to go for quality if deflation takes hold

Investors concerned about the possibility of a debt deflation trap in Europe have been advised to move into quality stocks...

June 1, 2014

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LPFA welcomes training for board members

The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has welcomed a focus on training for board members in the Local Government Pension...

June 1, 2014

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ECB actions against deflation welcomed

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) moves to prevent deflation in Europe have been broadly welcomed by investment experts. The ECB...

June 1, 2014

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Local authorities invest in manager skill measurement

Inalytics, a specialist in analysing asset manager investment skill, has been appointed to work for four local authority pension funds,...

June 1, 2014

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Equity returns hit new high

Despite political unrest, equity returns have reached new highs, and the best returns over the last five years have come...

June 1, 2014

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Transformation of asset management industry in the pipeline

The global asset management industry will transform over the next 15 years, according to consultants KPMG, due to big changes...

June 1, 2014

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Experts too cautious on China risks

According to ING Investment Management senior emerging markets strategist Maarten-Jan Bakkum, economist and strategy experts are too cautious over the...

April 1, 2014

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Deviations from forward guidance to worry markets

Hermes Fund Managers group chief economist, Neil Williams, has warned that financial markets are increasingly sensitive to any deviations from...

April 1, 2014

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LGPS assets reach £212 billion

According to figures compiled by The Pension Funds Performance Guide, the publishers of LAPF Investments, the total assets under management...

April 1, 2014

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Government has created a timeframe nightmare for DC trustees, say PTL

Pitmans Trustees Ltd (PTL), a leading independent trustee and governance services provider, today accused the government of creating a timeframe...

April 1, 2014

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HarbourVest closes co-investment fund at $1billion

Private markets specialist HarbourVest has closed its 2013 Direct Fund LP at $1 billion, above its $750 million target. According to HarbourVest,...

April 1, 2014

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IMA makes dealing commission recommendations

The Investment Management Association (IMA) has made a series of recommendations on the use of dealing commission for the purchase...

April 1, 2014

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Momentum develops for London CIV

Momentum has developed for a common investment vehicle (CIV) among London borough pension funds according to both the speakers and...

April 1, 2014

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UBS launches three alternative beta funds

UBS Global Asset Management has launched three alternative beta equity funds benchmarked to the FTSE RAFI Developed 1000 Index, the...

April 1, 2014

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Extreme weather driving commodities

According to fund manager Schroders extreme weather conditions have driven commodity prices at the start of 2014, with the DJUBS...

April 1, 2014

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LGPS reform proposals push passive investing, not mergers

In its proposals for reforming the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), the government has proposed that investment in listed bonds...

April 1, 2014

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University pension schemes funding levels improve

The funding levels at university pension schemes, as measured by the FRS17 standard, has improved according to a survey of...

April 1, 2014

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LPFA develops risk-based contributions approach

The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has developed a new risk-based approach for setting employer contribution rates following the 2013...

April 1, 2014

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Vietnam to drive ASEAN market growth in 2014

Fund manager Barings has predicted that Vietnamese growth will be behind a market recovery in South-East Asia in 2014. Barings said...

April 1, 2014

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UK pension fund assets overtake Japan’s

UK institutional pension fund assets are now over £2 trillion, up 13% in the year, and now exceed those of...

February 1, 2014

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Cornwall hires two managers for frontier market equities

The £1.4 billion Cornwall Pension Fund has split a £60 million active frontier market equities mandate between Advance Emerging Capital...

February 1, 2014

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Allianz takes the high road to Scottish infrastructure

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has announced a £175 million investment in a major Scottish road project on behalf of a...

February 1, 2014

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Global assets to top $100 trillion by 2020

According to consulting firm PwC, global assets under management will grow at an annual compound growth rate of 6% to...

February 1, 2014

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Emerging markets to struggle in the short-term

Fund manager MFS has warned that emerging markets could struggle to make progress against the US dollar this year, following...

February 1, 2014

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FCA warns investors following £22.9 million fine for State Street

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has advised pension funds and other investors to ensure that their controls over transition management...

February 1, 2014

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Government bond yields to edge higher

Government bond yields will rise but investors should not expect a sharp jump in borrowing costs according to Paul Brain,...

February 1, 2014

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Survey shows strong pension fund performance in 2013

Results for UK pension funds and charities in 2013 showed a second consecutive year of strong performance, with headline returns...

February 1, 2014

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Investors get the jitters as Fed tapering starts

The annual investor survey by consultant bfinance has found that investors are concerned about volatility as a result of the...

February 1, 2014

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LAPF Strategic Investment Forum delegates positive on developed market equities

Most local authority funds expect to retain some choice over how they manage their investments, according to an opinion poll...

February 1, 2014

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Far-reaching influence of digital technology on the real estate sector set to continue

Aviva Investors has commented on the impact digital technology in all its forms is having on real estate from an...

February 1, 2014

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End in sight for commodity bear market

Although 2014 looks like being a difficult year for commodities, Scott Wolle, chief investment officer for the Invesco Global Asset...

February 1, 2014

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Pension funds face capacity crunch

A survey by the National Association of Pension Funds has found 81% of schemes expect that the volume of change...

February 1, 2014

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Don’t panic over liquidity in China

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has told investors not to panic over fears of credit crisis in China, following a...

February 1, 2014

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In praise of small caps

AXA Investment Managers has said that small-cap equities have moved up the value chain, increasing their focus on innovation and...

February 1, 2014

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Abenomics on track, according to fund managers

Investment company managers have given a vote of confidence to “Abenomics”, the expansionary policies being implemented in Japan. Japan’s economic initiative...

February 1, 2014

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Volatility caps recommended in order to limit equity risk

Local authority funds concerned about a possible equity market crash can apply volatility capping, according to Schroder Investment Management. Local authority...

February 1, 2014

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Emerging markets to face a challenging 2014

Asset manager Schroders has predicted a challenging year for emerging markets in 2014, with good fundamental reasons to invest but...

January 1, 2014

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London funds plan £20 billion pension collaboration

All 32 London boroughs and the City of London have agreed to develop a common investment vehicle (CIV) for the...

January 1, 2014

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Annual survey shows move from equities to alternative assets

In its 39th annual survey, the National Association of Pension Funds has found a steady move from equities to alternative...

January 1, 2014

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New forum for long-term investors launched

The Investor Forum has been launched by the Collective Engagement Working Group, a body set up following the Kay Review...

January 1, 2014

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New programme to reduce FX trading costs for UK pension schemes

Russell Investments has announced the launch of an LGPS-specific FX Execution platform. Cambridge and Northamptonshire pension funds are the first...

January 1, 2014

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NAPF looks at implications of Scottish independence on pensions

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has published a paper to help pension funds and their members make an...

January 1, 2014

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Pensions Infrastructure Platform closes in on equity mandate decision

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has announced that it is in final discussions with Dalmore Capital over the...

January 1, 2014

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Germany’s ageing population could impact European real estate

Germany’s population, which is ageing and expected to fall by 12% over the next 40 years, could reduce demand for...

January 1, 2014

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Survey sees uplift in ESG adoption at pension funds

Research by ING Investment Management has found that 75% of investors see environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as important...

January 1, 2014

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Investor appetite still strong for alternatives

A new study has found a continued appetite for alternative assets among institutional investors, despite their concerns about rising volatility. In...

January 1, 2014

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New members join NAPF councils

The National Association of Pension Funds has appointed five new members to its defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC)...

November 1, 2013

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Is bigger really better?

As the debate about the consolidation of local government pension schemes (LGPS) rumbles on, AXA Investment Managers has produced, “Is...

November 1, 2013

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Interest rate rises and tail risks of most concern to investors

A survey of nearly 400 institutional investors worldwide has found that two major concerns for investors are rising interest rates...

November 1, 2013

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Amundi adds to fixed income expertise

French asset manager Amundi has announced the purchase of Smith Breeden Associates, which will become Amundi Smith Breeden, with the...

November 1, 2013

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New LGPS share class aims to ease pressure on costs

US fund manager American Century is planning to launch a special local government pension scheme (LGPS) share class, with fees...

November 1, 2013

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Signs of divergent growth in emerging market economies

Signs of divergent growth in emerging market economies BlueBay Asset Management says the emerging market (EM) economies are now on...

November 1, 2013

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Fair Deal Guidance on pension transfers a potential game changer

Consultants LCP have called the long-awaited, revised Fair Deal Guidance on pension transfer for public sector workers a significant game...

November 1, 2013

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Smart beta under the spotlight with Towers Watson

Towers Watson has published a research paper, “Understanding Smart Beta”, which looks at the use of smart beta to give...

November 1, 2013

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Pension fund moves to secure liabilities

Rothesay Life, the provider of de-risking solutions to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, has carried out a bulk annuity transaction...

November 1, 2013

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Government seeks advice beyond Whitehall on pension fund consolidation

Local government minister Brandon Lewis has called for financial markets experts to help find savings in the management of local...

November 1, 2013

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Call for greater transparency on fees

Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley has called for greater transparency in the UK asset management sector. Wheatley said...

November 1, 2013

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Improved outlook for property in 2013

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) sees an improved outlook for property investing in the UK with total return of 5.5%...

July 17, 2013

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Demand grows for UK smaller companies

Demand for UK smaller companies is growing as risk appetite increases, according to fund manager Templeton. It said that small cap...

July 17, 2013

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New generation of EMD arrives

The recent underperformance of Chinese markets has created an opportunity for investors, according to Dr Daniel Murray, chief economist, EFG...

July 17, 2013

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Outlook positive for US equities

The US equity market will be the best performer in 2013 according to a survey of leading fund managers. Fidelity...

July 17, 2013

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Investor demand for infrastructure set to rise

A new report from Altius Associates has predicted a dramatic rise in demand for infrastructure investments from long- term investors...

July 17, 2013

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Commodities super-cycle still has legs

ETF Securities has said that the commodities super-cycle, which started in the late 90s, is far from over and the...

July 17, 2013

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Specialist ponders “sell in May” rule

According to Ad van Tiggelen, senior investment specialist at ING Investment Management, the old adage “sell in May” is a...

July 17, 2013

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Call for Government to use low interest rates to drive infrastructure

Fund manager Schroders has called for the UK Government to use extremely low interest rates to undertake “huge multi-decade infrastructure...

July 17, 2013

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US investors stay positive

US investors are more bullish over the economic outlook, according to UBS Global Asset Management forums in Europe and the...

July 16, 2013

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Cornwall steps into the LDI arena

The £1.2 billion Cornwall Pension Fund has awarded a £50 million liability-driven investment (LDI) mandate to AXA Investment Managers (AXA...

June 20, 2013

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Vintage year predicted for property

According to a new report from two property experts at JP Morgan Asset Management, 2013 will be a vintage year...

March 23, 2013

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Exit from EU could hit UK asset management firms

Consultancy PwC has said a possible UK departure from the European Union after a future referendum would place the UK...

March 22, 2013

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Internally-managed pension funds outperform, report finds

Internally-managed pension funds in the UK have clearly outperformed pension funds using external managers, according to a report from State...

February 17, 2013

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Latin America enjoying the confidence of institutional investors

Most institutional investors in North America and Europe have a favourable outlook on companies based in Latin America, according to...

February 9, 2013

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ING outlines BRIC prospects for 2013

India could be one of the most attractive markets in 2013 according to ING Investment Management senior emerging market strategist, Maarten-Jan Bakkum. Bakkum said that...

February 9, 2013

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NAPF slams EU pensions directive study

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has said that the EU’s assessment of a Solvency II type regime for pension funds is...

February 9, 2013

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Value still to be had in emerging markets

Despite recent underperformance by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, fund manager Investec Asset Management says that emerging markets still offer investors relative value. Archie Hart,...

February 9, 2013

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Berkshire goes global in search of income

The Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund has appointed Kames Capital to manage a £70 million global equity income mandate. The appointment has been...

February 9, 2013

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Islington commits to residential property

Islington Council Pension Fund is to invest £20 million in residential property with Hearthstone Investments. It is believed to be the first London borough...

February 9, 2013

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Aberdeen cautious on Japanese election result

Investors should not expect the recent landslide election win of the LDP in Japan to boost investment prospects, according to Aberdeen Asset Management head...

February 9, 2013

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DB liability valuation changes could have significant impact

The announcement by the Chancellor in the autumn statement of consultation over how defined benefit (DB) liabilities are valued could lead to significant changes,...

February 9, 2013

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The LAPF Strategic Investment Forum: an interview with the chairman

With the second annual LAPF Strategic Investment Forum just round the corner, Brian Gielty, editor of LAPF Investments, asks Forum...

February 1, 2013

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Warning as further pain predicted for Spain

Schroders’ chief economist, Keith Wade, has warned that Spain is in danger of becoming the new Greece as its economic...

December 21, 2012

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Changes to inflation index criticised

News that the Office for National Statistics is to consult over changes to the calculation of the retail prices index...

December 21, 2012

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Asian bonds to boom

Western Asset, a subsidiary of Less Mason, has predicted that demand for Asian bonds will stay firm, based on sound...

December 21, 2012

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"New Normal" climate to favour smaller, nimbler hedge fund managers

According to Dutch hedge fund incubation platform, IMQubator, smaller and younger hedge funds are better suited to the current market...

December 21, 2012

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JLT invests in Alexander Forbes Consultants & Actuaries

Jardine Lloyd Thompson has purchased Alexander Forbes Consultants & Actuaries for £17 million, subject to regulatory approval. It will become...

December 21, 2012

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Heavy-hitters join NAPF councils

Former secretary of state for work and pensions, Lord Hutton, has joined the retirement policy council of the National Association...

December 21, 2012

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Liability surrogate assets recommended for current market conditions

Russell Investments has advocated the use of assets which are liability surrogates in the place of traditional liability hedges, given...

December 21, 2012

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Local authority pension funds among the backers for infrastructure platform

Two of the largest local authority pension funds, Strathclyde Pension fund and West Midlands Pension Fund, are among the founding...

December 21, 2012

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WTO membership invests Russia with more appeal

Russia has finally joined the World Trade Organisation after 19 years of negotiations and lower trade barriers should help modernise...

December 21, 2012

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Shareholder activism bringing changes to executive pay

Increasing shareholder activism is having an effect on executive remuneration in the UK and elsewhere according to consultancy Mercer. This...

December 21, 2012

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MSCI expands ESG research to cover fixed income

Index and investment research provider MSCI has added fixed income to the coverage of its research into environmental, social and...

December 21, 2012

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Funding deficits most important risk for pension funds

Funding deficits resulting from the volatility of equities, and rising bond prices are the biggest and most important risks facing...

December 21, 2012

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FTSE 100 scheme deficits reach £55 billion

According to JLT Pension Capital Strategies, the total deficit of FTSE 100 defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has deteriorated a...

December 21, 2012

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High yield bond funds showing big inflows

Two high yield bond funds have announced significant inflows, as investors seek yield from fixed income allocations. The Baring High Yield...

November 1, 2012

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PPF looks to widen range of investments

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF), which now manages £12 billion in assets, has appointed 10 new specialist fixed income managers...

November 1, 2012

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New report outlines fees paid by institutional investors

CAMRADATA Analytical Services has calculated and published the average fees paid by institutional investors across a range of asset classes...

November 1, 2012

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Investment industry ponders euro prospects

Investment professionals have mixed views on the latest moves by the European Central Bank’s Mario Draghi to ensure the survival...

October 27, 2012

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Skandia sees risk appetite returning in rising US bond yields

According to Skandia Investment Group (SIG), rising bond yields in the US are an indication of risk appetite returning to...

October 27, 2012

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IMA opposes legislation in call for greater boardroom diversity

The Investment Management Association (IMA), the trade body for the asset management industry, has called for diversity in company boardrooms,...

October 15, 2012

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AXA positive on ECB’s latest euro move

AXA Group chief economist Eric Chaney has said that the European Central Bank’s new flagship intervention tool of outright monetary...

October 15, 2012

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Industry bodies call for better pension cost disclosure

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has set out plans for clearer pension charges in a letter to the Pensions...

October 15, 2012

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Deloitte’s Stewart outlines factors behind low rates on bonds

Deloitte LLP chief economist Ian Stewart has commented on the extraordinary low level of interest rates on the bonds of...

October 15, 2012

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Morrow adds asset management to Aquantum

A quantitative trading expert from Winton Capital Management, Thomas Morrow, has announced his systematic managed futures index business, Aquantum, will...

October 15, 2012

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Gold proves popular hedge against Europe risks

Gold exchange-traded certificates (ETCs) have seen nearly $900 million of inflows in the last few months, as investors have hedged...

July 30, 2012

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Fund managers to use more ETFs in future

Fund managers are to increase their use of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs), according to a survey commissioned...

July 30, 2012

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Credit opportunities knock for Brevan Howard

Brevan Howard is one hedge fund manager which has benefited from opportunities in the credit markets in the first half...

July 30, 2012

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NAPF positive on LGPS blueprint

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) cautiously welcomed the agreement over the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) between the...

July 30, 2012

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Global trend to transfer pension risk is accelerating

The trend for defined benefit (DB) pension funds to transfer pension risk to third parties is both global and accelerating,...

July 30, 2012

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Pension funds advised to assess impact of Libor manipulation

Pension funds should ask their fund managers if their assets have been affected by the recent scandal involving Barclays in...

July 30, 2012

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Investors welcome binding shareholder votes on executive pay

News that the government plans to bring in a binding shareholder vote on executive remuneration on a triennial basis has...

July 13, 2012

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Europe’s woes to stress German banks

Lombard Odier’s Stephanie Kretz has warned that Germany cannot save the euro on its own and is, in fact, increasingly...

July 13, 2012

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Barings changes emerging market risk profile

Baring Asset Management said it is has identified a more risk-favourable environment in emerging markets and changed the asset allocation...

April 24, 2012

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Discussions continue over £30 billion pan-London fund

London’s 34 separate pension schemes for 32 boroughs, the City of London Corporation and the London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA),...

April 24, 2012

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Euro debt is greatest concern for global economy

The Eurozone debt crisis is the biggest problem for the global economy, followed by the possible effect of a Middle...

April 24, 2012

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Farmland provides tempting option for investors

The case for farmland as an asset for pension funds was put forward at the NAPF Investment Conference in Edinburgh. Insight...

April 24, 2012

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Herd mentality a danger to investors

Investors need to be aware of dangerous behavioural biases, according to Goldman Sachs Asset Management head of UK institutional, Paul...

April 24, 2012

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Full steam ahead on infrastructure investment

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) and the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) have signed a memorandum of understanding with...

April 24, 2012

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Stange behaviour in financial crisis could hide a warning

Fund manager RWC has picked out what it has called “thirteen bizarre goings on in financial markets” which it says...

April 24, 2012

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Ultra-long Gilts divide opinion

Different views have been put forward on the idea of ultra-long government bonds with a term of 100 years. In support...

April 24, 2012

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TaxPayers’ Alliance report on public sector pensions criticised

The TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) has claimed that local authorities across the UK had a combined pension deficit of £54 billion...

April 23, 2012

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JLT manager search service proves its worth to Dorset

Dorset County Pension Fund has used a new manager selection service to appoint Insight Investment for a £150 million inflation...

April 23, 2012

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Bond investors advised to go global

Institutional investors should go global when allocating to high yield bonds, according to Aviva Investors. Its comments came as it announced...

April 23, 2012

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Pension auto-enrolment: a warning from Norway

UK employers should heed the lessons learnt by Norwegian companies when pensions autoenrolment was introduced there in 2006/07, according to...

November 10, 2011

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Greater diversity on corporate boards may benefit financial performance

UK fund manager Newton Investment Management has called for greater diversity on corporate boards, but is against the use of...

November 10, 2011

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Next round of quantitative easing to add to pension woes

The announcement of a second £75 billion round of quantitative easing (QE2) by the Bank of England has put further...

November 10, 2011

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Baby boomers driving demand for higher dividends

US corporations will hike dividends to meet the retirement income demands of the baby boom generation as it enters retirement...

November 10, 2011

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UK pension system has good global standing

Netherlands and Australia boast the best retirement income systems, but the UK’s has improved recently and is ranked 6th globally,...

November 10, 2011

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UK firms fear Eurozone risks

According to a survey, senior executives at UK corporates believe that the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) will not gain...

October 17, 2011

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