The pensions industry gave a cautious welcome to comments by the Bank of England governor indicating support for looser regulations to enable DC schemes to invest in illiquid infrastructure and property assets....
There is little evidence that ESG-badged pension funds are delivering superior returns, although they cost significantly more according to Chris Sier, founder of ClearGlass Analytics and a former chair of the FCA...
The Department of Work and Pension will launch two new working groups to look at improving stewardship within the DC pensions sector. DWP head of climate change and responsible investment policy David...
There is an “exciting” market opening up for workplace decumulation, as DC pots grow in size and people look to get better advice and guidance on their options. LGIM’s head of DC,...
There were stark warnings at Corporate Adviser's virtual Master Trust and GPP conference today that following Australia's pension system and allowing access to pension pots at an earlier age could see many...
Scottish Widows and other financial service companies have joined a new business initiative designed to provide better support for consumers with a range of communications difficulties. As a result of this initiative...
UK defined benefit schemes have recovered to pre-Covid levels but the ongoing recession could present future funding threats, according to the latest Legal & General Investment Management research. LGIM’s DB health tracker...
Master trust default funds have recovered quickly following the stock market falls earlier this year, but could still be vulnerable to further Covid-related economic shocks, according to new research from Hymans Robertson....
Mercer has launched a new climate change analytics and advice option for institutional investors who want to limit global warming to just 1.5 degrees, as outlined in the Paris Agreement. Its Analytics...
Almost eight out of 10 retirement savers want increased power for pension companies to help prevent fraud. Research by The People’s Pension found that 78 per cent of pension savers want providers...
