Aviva appoints new annuity MD
Aviva has appointed Chetan Singh as its new managing director of annuities and equity release. Singh who currently works for Aviva as chief strategy and M&A officer will take up the new...
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CA ESG forum: compelling evidence for ESG outperformance
The latest data shows that stocks and indices with higher ESG ratings have continued to outperform non-ESG counterparts, across different markets and timescales. CLICK TO VIEW ALL THE VIDEOS FROM ALL THE...
DWP scrutiny turns to social ESG factors with consultation launch
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a consultation to understand how occupational pension scheme trustees fulfil their duty to assess social factors in their stewardship activities, following ministerial concerns...
CA ESG forum: Biden ESG reforms face state challenges – David C John
The US faces structural, legal and political challenges if it wants its workplace pensions to embrace the ESG strategies that are starting to become more widely adopted in the UK and Europe....
DB schemes failing to factor in Covid death-rates: XPS
Pension schemes are failing to take into account the mortality impact of Covid-19, and could be overestimating liabilities by up to 3.5 per cent, according to XPS. Its Covid-19 Impact Analytics provides...
CA ESG Forum: Consultants need to provide “Paris-aligned” advice – MMMM
Investment consultants and pension advisers need to commit to “Paris-aligned” net-zero advice when recommending workplace pensions, products and services, according to Make My Money Matter CEO Tony Burdon. CLICK TO VIEW ALL...
CA ESG forum: Managers need to look beyond climate in ESG strategies
Asset managers need to look at a wide range of emerging issues alongside climate change in order to develop an effective ESG strategy. CLICK TO VIEW ALL THE VIDEOS FROM ALL THE...
CA ESG forum: Fears of lack of clear leadership on ESG issues – Standard Life
The UK pensions industry needs to do more to engage consumer on ESG issues and reduce associated jargon, says Gareth Trainer head of unit linked invetsment solutions at Standard Life. CLICK TO...
CA ESG forum: Opperman calls for more stewardship, less divestment to meet ESG targets
The UK is leading the way on ESG-driven legislation within the pension industry, according to minister for pensions and financial inclusion Guy Opperman. CLICK TO VIEW ALL THE VIDEOS FROM ALL THE...
US active funds outperform passives for first time in seven years
The pandemic has created opportunities for many active funds, when compared to passive rivals, according to the latest report from BMO Global Asset Management. Its found that the best active fund in...
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