All articles by Venilia Amorim – Page 22
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Industry calls for clarity on TPR’s code of practice
‘We remain concerned about how governance arrangements within the new code will fit with both local authorities and LGPS funds.’
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NewsIsio research shows fiduciary managers’ performance variation
Plus: Aon wins fiduciary management mandate
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NewsPensions Dashboard Programme calls for input into ecosystem
The PDP proposals have been developed in collaboration with the DWP, the FCA and TPR
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Opinion PiecesEstablishing a sustainable path
Investors increasingly want to take a more environmentally, socially and governance-conscious approach to investing. Despite the growing choice of ESG strategies, the wide range of products and a lack of uniformity can make it difficult to compare the options.
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InterviewsInterview: Mitesh Sheth, chief executive officer at Redington
A year and a half ago, Phoenix Equity Partners, a UK mid-market private equity firm, agreed a majority investment in Redington, an independent investment consultancy.
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NewsTPR calls on DB schemes to look out for funding challenges
Pension funds should retain a focus on the long term – most specifically around planning and risk management
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UK schemes look to increase stake in precious metals
64% of UK pension funds expect to go overweight in their allocation to gold, whilst 42% expect to overweight silver
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BTPS announces 10-year deficit repair plan following triennial valuation
‘The deficit reduction plan is on track with the scheme set to be fully funded by 2030’, says chair of trustees
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Lay trustee role increasingly difficult to sustain, industry says
The role has changed significantly in recent years due to increased governance requirements
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Opinion PiecesStrategy reset during a pandemic
Just over six months into the job, Nicolai Tangen, who took over as CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) last September from Yngve Slyngstad, has already revised the asset manager’s strategy plan for this year and next.
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Redington aligns default client advice with net zero policy
‘The global transition to net zero is a monumental task,’ says CEO Mitesh Sheth
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NewsFormer pensions minister warns retired workers’ income set to fall dramatically
‘We have been living in a fool’s paradise when it comes to incomes at retirement,’ says Webb
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Trustee association shows concern about time and resources spent
Requwsts for information are often excessive and seem to disregard the regulatory framework within which pension schemes operate
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UK actuaries call for urgent action on risk transfer solutions
Risk is increasingly being transferred from institutions to individuals
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Opinion PiecesGreen ambitions to drive recovery
Last month, Italy announced its first foray into the hot market of green bonds by raising a record €8.5bn (see page 9).
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PEPP survey launched following EU Parliament approval
The EC’s Delegated Regulation on PEPP becomes applicable from 22 March 2022
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NewsACCESS pool plans illiquid assets consultant appointment
The appointed firm will assist the asset owner with the implementation of various illiquid asset structures
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UK regulator launches code of practice consultation
The implications of the new code will be greater for DB schemes than for DC
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Budget: UK schemes to have more flexibility to invest in illiquid assets
The £375m UK-wide Future Fund will invest in highly innovative companies such as those working in life sciences, quantum computing, or clean tech
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Opinion Pieces‘Urgency’ necessary for adequate provision
The IORP II Directive seeks to “improve the way occupational pension funds are governed”, to “enhance information transparency” to pension savers and to “clarify the procedures for carrying out cross-border transfers and activities”, according to EIOPA.
