Pension funds must tender fiduciary mandates, regulator says
UK pension funds must conduct competitive tender for any fiduciary mandate covering more than 20% of assets
Too much choice could lead to paralysis, think-tank finds [updated]
Netspar looks at experience with Sweden’s first-pillar defined contribution system
Cardano: Brexit deal failure ‘could see deficits soar by a third’
DB schemes’ collective shortfall could increase dramatically if withdrawal agreement fails, and improve if it passes
Corporate governance group adds members, targets Vodafone
Swiss investor group and UK foundation join as telecoms company criticised for tax policy
IPE Conference: PensionDanmark is Europe’s best pension fund
CEO Torben Möger Pedersen takes solo award, while AP4, FRR, ERAFP and ÄVWL are all multiple winners
UK formally launches cost disclosure templates
PLSA, Investment Association and LGPS Advisory Board are backing the Cost Transparency Initiative
AP2 predicts boom in public sector green bond issuance
Dutch regulator also notes growth of green bond asset class
Ortec: Climate change could reduce funding ratios by up to 80%
New ALM model forecasts funding level decline of 20% even if global temperatures only rise by 1.5°C
Dutch union discusses strike action amid pension reform stalemate
FNV preparing for industrial action over lack of agreement on discount rate for new system
UK government backs pension dashboard with £5m pledge
Chancellor Philip Hammond says government will consult on ‘detailed design’ for online portal