We keep hearing about biodiversity and the Taskforce on Nature-based Financial Disclosure (TNFD). Why do they matter to DC pensions? The pensions industry has spent a lot of energy focusing on climate...
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...
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...
The UK should move from an employer chooses pension model to one where members select their own provider to boost engagement levels and help individuals take more responsibility for their own retirement....
The global economy is “significantly behind schedule” when it comes to meeting 2050 net zero goals, according to new research from a leading asset management. However, despite this bleak assessment, BNY Mellon...
In environment of high inflation of rising interest rates has forced defined contribution (DC) schemes to re-evaluate traditional asset allocations. These schemes are including inflationary pressures in their long-term decision-making processes, with many...
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a series of HSBC advertisements, saying they made “misleading” environmental claims. This is the first time the regulator has ruled against a bank for misrepresenting its...
Growth in renewable energy projects in the US could be hit by extreme weather risk, making it hard to get insurance for these schemes. The latest market insights report, by GCube Insurance...
Fund managers have increased allocation to alternative investments since the Covid pandemic and say the strong performance of these assets during this period has led to a more more positive view of...
The employee benefits sector has strengthened significantly in the wake of the Covid pandemic. The health and wellbeing of staff has now moved towards the top of many employers’ agenda, with the...
