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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.

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The Rule of Six: Six top tips for managing risk
09 April 2021

The Rule of Six: Six top tips for managing risk

Trustees are legally required to have adequate internal controls in place for their scheme, and this includes procedures to manage risk. To comply with the Pensions Regulator’s Code of Practice on internal controls, trustees must be able to evidence the internal controls that ensure they remain satisfied that their scheme is being well managed in accordance with the law and the scheme’s rules.

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