Contributions into DC pension plans have continued to recover following the initial Covid lockdown according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics. If latest published data shows that employee and...
Schroders is buying a majority shareholding in the renewable infrastructure manager, Greencoat Capital. Greencoat Capital has £6.7bn of assets under management and is one of the largest renewable infrastructure managers in Europe....
Baby boomers – my parents’ generation – have without exception been shocked when I tell them I’m about to embark on six months of paternity leave. From now until May(!) I’ll be...
LGT, the family-owned private bank and asset manager, has secured one of the largest direct-air carbon capture agreements in a bid to offset its emissions. LGT has signed a 10-year carbon removal...
Most workplace pension savers want their default fund to be an ESG one, according to new research. Almost one in two savers (46 per cent) say these funds should look at sustainability...
Nest and UBS Asset Management have divested from five energy companies due to their lack of engagement around climate change. The largest is Exxon Mobil, with the four other companies being Imperial...
The Government has launched a review of the state pension age, and will consider the merits of bringing forward the date at which this is increased to 68. Currently a gradual rise...
Today’s decade-high inflation figure will have a significant impact on those in retirement and taking benefits from their pension, according to leading commentators. Figures published by the Office of National Statistic show...
Over half of people surveyed say they are unaware of or do not understand the terms 'responsible investment,' 'sustainable investment,' or ‘ESG investing,’ according to research from Aegon. Aegon surveyed 10,000 people...
Mercer has expanded its investment team with three senior appointments. Adam Lane and Jemma Beattie will join the investment advisory team to meet growing demand from clients looking to refine their de-risking journey...
