A massive 46 per cent difference in return separates the best- and worst-performing growth phase pension default funds over the last five years, and the average default returned 6.09 per cent in...
Fidelity International is the latest asset manager to commit to a 2050 net zero target for its workplace pension products. Fidelity has committed to halve carbon emission within FutureWise, its default investment...
There is growing support among employers and pension professionals for new collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes. Research by Aon found that almost four out 10 (38 per cent) of employers would consider a...
SEI has appointed Nigel Aston as its new sales director for defined contribution. In this role Aston will be responsible for driving the company’s DC business throughout the EMEA region, which will include...
New rules bringing in criminal sanctions for misconduct in the management of occupational schemes could lead to schemes deferring contributions and would discourage people from becoming trustees. That is the warning from...
The world economy could be 10 per cent smaller if the 2050 net-zero emissions and Paris Agreement targets on climate change are not met, according to research from Swiss Re. The insurer...
The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has called for pension schemes to recognise a broader ESG focus to ensure risks are properly managed on behalf of members. Its latest report, Engaging with ESG:...
Independent trustee and governance services provider PTL has warned that the industry should proceed “with caution” when it comes giving members the illusion they have voting rights on shares in their pension...
When pensions freedoms were introduced in 2015, there were a significant number who were concerned about the bold new policy, fearful of the potential for unintended consequences. During the intervening six years...
Corporate Adviser editor John Greenwood talks to Standard Life head of unit linked investment solutions Gareth Trainor about: How should members’ views be reflected in a schemes’ ESG strategy? How much of a mismatch...
