Capital markets – where will 2022 take us?
With the approval of several Covid-19 vaccines and the implementation of vaccination programmes around the world, economies began to fire up again after a year in the doldrums. This has meant capital...
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Schroders acquires renewable infrastructure manager
Schroders is buying a majority shareholding in the renewable infrastructure manager, Greencoat Capital. Greencoat Capital has £6.7bn of assets under management and is one of the largest renewable infrastructure managers in Europe....
Barnett Waddingham calls for all default funds to embrace ESG strategies
Most workplace pension savers want their default fund to be an ESG one, according to new research. Almost one in two savers (46 per cent) say these funds should look at sustainability...
Nest divests from five oil companies due to inaction on climate change
Nest and UBS Asset Management have divested from five energy companies due to their lack of engagement around climate change. The largest is Exxon Mobil, with the four other companies being Imperial...
Govt to review increase to state pension age
The Government has launched a review of the state pension age, and will consider the merits of bringing forward the date at which this is increased to 68. Currently a gradual rise...
Rising prices could cause state pension rethink: Webb
Today’s decade-high inflation figure will have a significant impact on those in retirement and taking benefits from their pension, according to leading commentators. Figures published by the Office of National Statistic show...
Danny Meehan: Building pensions to be proud of
It is almost 10 years since the start of auto-enrolment. Is it time to look again at how the industry can encourage better engagement with pensions? Engagement has been a perennial problem...
Transition to low carbon economy could add £25bn to pension deficits
Climate risk could see DB pension deficits grow by a further £25bn according to new research from Hymans Roberston. The pension consultants looked at the potential impact of climate risk on FTSE350...
Gareth Trainor: Designing investment solutions that meet the climate risk challenge
The issue of climate change presents risks and opportunities as together we look to address the challenge. As a long-term investor, at Standard Life we must consider both aspects for our investment...
Jamie Jenkins: We have a bigger duty to consumers
How will the regulator’s proposed ‘consumer duty’ rules differ from the ‘treating customers fairly’ regime? We have yet to see the FCA’s draft proposals, which are expected to come into force next...
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