Taha Lokhandwala looks at how schemes should use capital expenditure when picking stocks

Taha Lokhandwala speaks to the NAPF’s new DB and DC councils as the lobby group changes its internal structure

PwC is to launch a new service for defined benefit (DB) trustees to help them manage conflicting advice on scheme finances and risk management.

The Department for Work and Pensions is considering a ban on active member discounts and the extension of consultancy charge and commission bans to all DC schemes.

Some 50% of people surveyed by asset manager BlackRock say they are unwilling to take any risks with their money, leading to high allocations in cash.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) blocked plans for the Co-operative group to retain a stake in its banking business over fears this would undermine its ability to support its defined benefit (DB) scheme, according to reports.

Shadow pensions minister Gregg McClymont has tabled an amendment to the Pensions Bill in order to force providers to fully disclose charges to The Pensions Regulator (TPR).

Two of M&G's funds have jointly purchased 18 car auction sites across the UK for a total of £240m.

Aberdeen Asset Management has said it is in discussion with Lloyds Banking Group over a possible acquisition of Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP).

Taha Lokhandwala says trustees can learn a lot about investing from this year's Nobel prize winning economists