Pensions Aspects Magazine

Pensions Aspects is one of the UK’s leading pensions magazines, published bi-monthly by the PMI in collaboration with some of the most respected organisations in pensions and finance. We bring you fresh insights, expert analysis, and real-world case studies on finance, inclusion and diversity, pension trusteeship, digital transformation, cybersecurity, governance, and much more. As our flagship publication, Pensions Aspects keeps you informed on the issues that shape our industry, from policy developments and regulatory changes to emerging best practices. More than just a magazine, Pensions Aspects is a space for meaningful conversations. By bringing together thought leaders and industry experts, we help drive innovation and progress in pensions and financial wellbeing. Pensions Aspects is shared with over 4,000 PMI members each year, providing essential member resources, exam updates, industry news, and exclusive interviews—all in one place.

Engaging with fund managers to deliver better ESG outcomes
05 March 2021

Engaging with fund managers to deliver better ESG outcomes

Voting and engagement are crucial aspects of responsible ownership and valuable tools for encouraging companies to adopt better standards of corporate governance and management of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues. Here, River and Mercantile’s Ajeet Manjrekar explains how fiduciary managers can support trustees to meet their regulatory obligations by challenging and influencing underlying fund managers’ behaviour and policies.

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Reporting on Dalriada Trustees’ first year as a PRI signatory
05 March 2021

Reporting on Dalriada Trustees’ first year as a PRI signatory

Dalriada Trustees became a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) in September 2019, the first Professional Trustee firm in the UK to do so. Over the last year or so we have been working to better incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors both within how we undertake our role as trustee and in how we operate internally.

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Responsible investing in 2021
05 March 2021

Responsible investing in 2021

‘Responsible investing’ and ‘ESG factors’ are buzzwords that many will have been familiar with for quite some time, with most sectors now considering the environmental, social, human and economic impact of their business decisions. However, following the tumultuous nature of 2020, we expect that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors will become even more significant in the coming months and years, with a global focus on ‘building back’ in a better and greener way.

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The key to making your pension fund more sustainable
05 March 2021

The key to making your pension fund more sustainable

“So, Mr Chief Executive, we really like what your company is doing in relation to environmental improvements and we’re pleased to see you’re working effectively towards your net zero climate change pledge. It’s also encouraging to see your positive policies on diversity across all aspects of your business. But what are you doing to make your pension fund more sustainable?”

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Key considerations for those considering early pension access
05 March 2021

Key considerations for those considering early pension access

Jonathan Watts-Lay outlines key considerations for pension scheme members looking to access their pension early, and what employers and trustees can do to help.

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How should pension schemes embrace responsible investing
05 March 2021

How should pension schemes embrace responsible investing

What does ‘responsible investing’ mean? Maybe I should have volunteered that I did not know the answer when I was asked to write this article.

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