The risks of carbon to pension brands
How fair was it for protesters to single out Baillie Gifford for its approach to fossil fuels, and what does this tell us about the pensions industry’s relationship with carbon? John Lappin...
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Private markets growing twice as fast as listed assets: Bain
Private market assets will grow more than twice as fast as public assets, potentially hitting between $60 and $65 trillion by 2032, according to research from consultancy firm Bain & Company. The...
Aegon workplace book grows 13pc but adviser platform assets fall
Aegon grew its workplace pensions book by 13 per cent in the first half of the year, while outflows on its adviser platform grew by 66 per cent. The provider increased net...
BW appointed to advise Wiltshire Pension Fund
Barnett Waddingham (BW) has secured a five-year contract with Wiltshire Pension Fund to deliver actuarial, benefits, governance, and fund risk consultancy services. The pension fund has over 180 participating employers, 86,000 members...
MMMM attacks Aviva and Legal & General for “weak stewardship”
Make My Money Matter has attacked Aviva and Legal & General for "weak stewardship", following their support of Shell and BP's management in this AGM season, which it says puts UK pensions...
Aviva reports growth in workplace business
Aviva saw profits rise by 14 per cent in the first half of 2024, driven by growth in its UK workplace business and asset management divisions. Overall operating profits stood at £875m...
Huw Davies: VFM regulations do not go far enough
Pension schemes driving global warming and nature loss don’t offer ‘Value for Money’ argues Huw Davies senior finance adviser of campaign group, Make My Money Matter. ‘Value’ is a subjective term which...
PLSA sets out action plan for trustees, pension funds and government to boost investment in UK economy
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association has identified funding gaps in the UK economy which present ‘investment opportunities’ for DC pension schemes. In a new report, the PLSA is urging the government...
Reeves announces plans to regulate ESG rating agencies
The Labour Government will bring forward plans to regulate the ESG rating agencies. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said a new bill will be put before Parliament next year, with the aim of increasing transparency...
Nest invests in timberland fund ‘that outperforms US equities on risk-adjusted basis’
Nest has set up a timberland fund, which will invest directly into sustainable forestry practices. The master trust has appointed Campbell Global, JP Morgan Asset Management’s timberland investment advisory company, to provide...
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