All articles by Venilia Amorim – Page 16
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UK pensions minister Guy Opperman returns to post
‘Agreed to help DWP navigate the next few weeks, while we decide the appointment of a new Prime Minister,’ says Opperman
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HSBC AM’s global head of responsible investing quits
Kirk has been gathering a group of like-minded individuals to deliver ‘what is arguably the greatest sustainable investment idea ever conceived’
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UK pensions industry faces instability as pensions minister Guy Opperman resigns
There is ‘a huge agenda of unfinished business’, says LCP’s Steve Webb
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NewsIndustry concerns of transfer delays as DWP, TRP amend guidance
‘There still remains a fundamental mismatch between the Regulator’s guidance and the wording of the legislation,’ says LCP
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BT Pension Scheme unveils 25% carbon reduction targets
Reducing exposure to carbon emissions over time will improve the scheme’s stability and predictability of its investment outcomes
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Opinion PiecesThe cost of high fees
Asset owners’ never-ending quest for better management fees is now at its peak.
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PLSA, Investment Association recommend stewardship focus in asset owner/investment manager relationship
There should be greater clarity and articulation of stewardship expectations during the manager appointment process
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NewsUK’s DWP launches second consultation into pensions dashboards
DWP is ‘missing the point’, says LCP’s Steve Webb
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Greater Manchester scheme leads call for Cisco’s greater tax transparency
The proposal calls for Cisco to publish a tax transparency report aligned with GRI Tax Standard
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NewsWales Pension Partnership picks Russell Investments for private credit
The portfolio management team will use best-in-class closed-ended primary investment funds, secondaries and direct investments
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NewsGerman investors prioritise ESG, sustainability criteria
Plus: Private credit remains solid despite volatile market
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TPR’s funding code: too late to the party?
The Funding Code is likely to only come into force in September 2023
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Opinion PiecesIlliquid assets could bring cost burden
Last month the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) closed its consultation on ‘Facilitating investment in illiquid assets’, which sought views on policy proposals and draft regulations designed to improve the accessibility of illiquid assets for defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.
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NewsUK pensions industry urges regulators to focus on ‘more than just costs’
‘A transparent, consistent framework also needs to consider factors such as investment performance and quality of service,’ says LGIM
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UK roundup: Queen’s Speech fails to mention new Pensions Bill, autoenrolment plans
Plus: DB schemes see improved health; Buck launches DB governance tool
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LGPS Central sets up global sustainable fund worth £1bn
The pension schemes for Cheshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire will invest in the equities fund
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Opinion PiecesSeesawing rates pivot European pension funding ratios
Many pension funds throughout Europe have had insufficient funding ratios for many years in part due to falling interest rates, even though pension funds’ investment choices and contribution levels also play a role.
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NewsTPR calls on trustees to reduce covenant reliance
UK pensions regulator points to the importance of assessing how current market events are shaping the employer covenant
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Mandate roundup: PPF seeks firm to join assessment period panel
Plus: German insurer awards €100m to Schroders; Investor in Belgium seeks manager for €150m equities mandate
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Bernardino steps down from Portuguese securities market commission
Portuguese Finance Ministry will be in charge of naming a replacement
