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Endgames, scheme funding and ESG
09 April 2021

Endgames, scheme funding and ESG

A poll of Society of Pensions Professionals members suggested that buy-out with an insurance company was the ultimate objective for the majority of pension schemes they represent. But how does this impact the funding of pension schemes and how are pension schemes reflecting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements in their investment strategy to achieve this?

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Your scheme is bespoke... why isn’t your LDI solution?
09 April 2021

Your scheme is bespoke... why isn’t your LDI solution?

Liability Driven Investment (LDI) has become an increasingly important part of pension funding, with over half of UK pension schemes liabilities now hedged using LDI¹.

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Cyber justification - a question of security?
09 April 2021

Cyber justification - a question of security?

If I asked you about cyber security, what would come to mind? You might think about nineties-era fussy firewalls, or the guards from Tron with their laser-frisbees. And many of us will know someone for whom the term means sticking a bit of tape over the camera on their laptop.

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The case for a responsible investment approach across financial markets
09 April 2021

The case for a responsible investment approach across financial markets

Responsible investment has traditionally focused on shareholders and their influence over management decisions, but fixed income assets are the foundation of many investors’ portfolios and dominate global financial markets.

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Why are Master Trusts so good at reducing risk?
09 April 2021

Why are Master Trusts so good at reducing risk?

Defined Contribution (DC) Master Trusts have become the arrangement of choice for many. In previous articles I’ve discussed the strong governance regime that they have in place and why this is so important. This article considers risks from three different viewpoints and examines why Master Trusts are so effective in reducing them.

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Supporting a sustainable COVID-19 recovery through ESG engagement
09 April 2021

Supporting a sustainable COVID-19 recovery through ESG engagement

Investor engagement on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues has evolved from a niche practice to a mainstream investor activity. This year, we are celebrating 20 years of engagement, having engaged more than 5,500 companies across 87 countries during this time period.

Read more
Endgames, scheme funding and ESG
09 April 2021

Endgames, scheme funding and ESG

A poll of Society of Pensions Professionals members suggested that buy-out with an insurance company was the ultimate objective for the majority of pension schemes they represent. But how does this impact the funding of pension schemes and how are pension schemes reflecting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements in their investment strategy to achieve this?

Read more
Your scheme is bespoke... why isn’t your LDI solution?
09 April 2021

Your scheme is bespoke... why isn’t your LDI solution?

Liability Driven Investment (LDI) has become an increasingly important part of pension funding, with over half of UK pension schemes liabilities now hedged using LDI¹.

Read more
Cyber justification - a question of security?
09 April 2021

Cyber justification - a question of security?

If I asked you about cyber security, what would come to mind? You might think about nineties-era fussy firewalls, or the guards from Tron with their laser-frisbees. And many of us will know someone for whom the term means sticking a bit of tape over the camera on their laptop.

Read more
The case for a responsible investment approach across financial markets
09 April 2021

The case for a responsible investment approach across financial markets

Responsible investment has traditionally focused on shareholders and their influence over management decisions, but fixed income assets are the foundation of many investors’ portfolios and dominate global financial markets.

Read more
Why are Master Trusts so good at reducing risk?
09 April 2021

Why are Master Trusts so good at reducing risk?

Defined Contribution (DC) Master Trusts have become the arrangement of choice for many. In previous articles I’ve discussed the strong governance regime that they have in place and why this is so important. This article considers risks from three different viewpoints and examines why Master Trusts are so effective in reducing them.

Read more
Supporting a sustainable COVID-19 recovery through ESG engagement
09 April 2021

Supporting a sustainable COVID-19 recovery through ESG engagement

Investor engagement on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues has evolved from a niche practice to a mainstream investor activity. This year, we are celebrating 20 years of engagement, having engaged more than 5,500 companies across 87 countries during this time period.

Read more