Economy

Schroders has received approval to launch the UK’s first long-term asset fund (LTAF). This new regulated fund is an open-ended vehicle designed for investment into a broad range of illiquid and private...

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,  if we heat our planet by 1.5°C, we will lose 70% of the world’s coral reefs. At 2°C or more, the pathway many scientists...

Last year’s investment losses have caused serious headaches for pension trustees, whether defined contribution (DC) or defined benefit. For those individuals in DC nearing retirement, investment losses coupled with rising inflation have...

There is increased demand for international pensions and savings vehicles as larger employers look to optimise benefits packages across their global workforce. WTW’s latest survey took an in-depth look at more than...

The Bank of England raised interest rates by 0.5 per cent today at its monetary policy meeting. This marks the Bank's tenth straight hike to the base rate, which now stands at...

MSCI will launch new screening tools early next year to help investors  identify companies that are contributing to biodiversity loss and deforestation.  The tools, which will be available to institutional investors when...

After the mini-crisis of the Truss era, the dust appears to be settling for the DB pension sector as gilt yields moderate. Yet questions remain for the regulator, trustees and investment consultants...

Amid the tumultuous events of the past 12 months, pension fund managers may be forgiven for overlooking the commitments made at the delayed COP26 meeting in Glasgow and at Egypt’s COP27. Yet...

One third of older workers no longer have enough income to cover basic living costs, causing significant numbers to rethink their retirement plans. The research by Working Wise and sponsored by Phoenix...

Six out of the 10 largest DC pension providers have yet to publish 2025 emission reduction targets, seen as a key part of hitting net zero targets. This was one of the...