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To what extent will an increased focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) improve member outcomes?
15 September 2021

To what extent will an increased focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) improve member outcomes?

Changes made in 2018 to the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) Regulations 2005 required that pension scheme trustees outline their ESG policy in their Statement of Investment Principles (‘SIP’). The European Union later introduced the Shareholder Rights Directive II which has necessitated further disclosures since October 2020¹. Pension schemes are not the only entities affected by ESG reporting as companies are required to make reports in accordance with the Taskforce for Climate Related Financial Disclosures (‘TCFD’). The Financial Reporting Council (‘FRC’) also recommends that public interest entities report against the disclosures of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (‘SASB’)². It is clear that there is an increased focus on ESG principles. Appropriately implemented, ESG policies can improve outcomes for members - both as employees and as pension scheme beneficiaries.

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Our ability to make a real difference
15 September 2021

Our ability to make a real difference

Global assets under management are expected to top $145.4 trillion by 2025 according to PWC – 15% of which will be in private markets. Pension funds will be a significant owner of part of these assets. Whilst Pension Fund Trustees have an ultimate legal obligation to deliver the best realistic net risk adjusted returns to deliver defined benefit (DB) pensions, or to optimise defined contribution (DC) members’ outcomes, they also have the opportunity to make a real difference to humanity, society and the world we live in.

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5th ITM Student Essay Competition - Winner Molly McCarthy
07 May 2021

5th ITM Student Essay Competition - Winner Molly McCarthy

What benefits could be realised by further diversifying trustee boards and other governance bodies in pensions (eg. IGCs)? What steps can be taken by the next generation of pensions professionals and the industry as a whole to improve diversity in this area?

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The pensions industry must step up support for LGBT+ equality as firms awaken from coronavirus
05 February 2021

The pensions industry must step up support for LGBT+ equality as firms awaken from coronavirus

There can be no doubt that the pensions industry is behind on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) inclusion in comparison to other sectors. There is no representation in Stonewall’s top 100 workplace index, banter is the number one concern for LGBT+ individuals and many simply choose not to be ‘out’ at work.

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What a good Master Trust will look like in five to ten years’ time
05 February 2021

What a good Master Trust will look like in five to ten years’ time

Governance of Master Trusts by 2025

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The Changing Landscape of Pensions and Master Trusts
17 July 2020

The Changing Landscape of Pensions and Master Trusts

The first essay in a series of six produced by the PMI’s Master Trust Innovation Workstream provides the background to the subsequent essays by setting out how we expect the market to look in five to ten years’ time.

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The pensions industry must step up support for LGBT+ equality as firms awaken from coronavirus
05 February 2021

The pensions industry must step up support for LGBT+ equality as firms awaken from coronavirus

There can be no doubt that the pensions industry is behind on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) inclusion in comparison to other sectors. There is no representation in Stonewall’s top 100 workplace index, banter is the number one concern for LGBT+ individuals and many simply choose not to be ‘out’ at work.

Read more
The Changing Landscape of Pensions and Master Trusts
17 July 2020

The Changing Landscape of Pensions and Master Trusts

The first essay in a series of six produced by the PMI’s Master Trust Innovation Workstream provides the background to the subsequent essays by setting out how we expect the market to look in five to ten years’ time.

Read more
5th ITM Student Essay Competition - Winner Molly McCarthy
07 May 2021

5th ITM Student Essay Competition - Winner Molly McCarthy

What benefits could be realised by further diversifying trustee boards and other governance bodies in pensions (eg. IGCs)? What steps can be taken by the next generation of pensions professionals and the industry as a whole to improve diversity in this area?

Read more
What a good Master Trust will look like in five to ten years’ time
05 February 2021

What a good Master Trust will look like in five to ten years’ time

Governance of Master Trusts by 2025

Read more
To what extent will an increased focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) improve member outcomes?
15 September 2021

To what extent will an increased focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) improve member outcomes?

Changes made in 2018 to the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) Regulations 2005 required that pension scheme trustees outline their ESG policy in their Statement of Investment Principles (‘SIP’). The European Union later introduced the Shareholder Rights Directive II which has necessitated further disclosures since October 2020¹. Pension schemes are not the only entities affected by ESG reporting as companies are required to make reports in accordance with the Taskforce for Climate Related Financial Disclosures (‘TCFD’). The Financial Reporting Council (‘FRC’) also recommends that public interest entities report against the disclosures of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (‘SASB’)². It is clear that there is an increased focus on ESG principles. Appropriately implemented, ESG policies can improve outcomes for members - both as employees and as pension scheme beneficiaries.

Read more
Our ability to make a real difference
15 September 2021

Our ability to make a real difference

Global assets under management are expected to top $145.4 trillion by 2025 according to PWC – 15% of which will be in private markets. Pension funds will be a significant owner of part of these assets. Whilst Pension Fund Trustees have an ultimate legal obligation to deliver the best realistic net risk adjusted returns to deliver defined benefit (DB) pensions, or to optimise defined contribution (DC) members’ outcomes, they also have the opportunity to make a real difference to humanity, society and the world we live in.

Read more