CDI

The average pension scheme allocation to cashflow-driven investment (CDI) assets doubled over the 18 months to June this year, according to RiskFirst.

Portfolios constructed using a cashflow-driven approach can prove to be a good fit for meeting ESG regulatory requirements and mitigating risk, says David Curtis.

Over half of all UK defined benefit (DB) schemes have reduced their investment in equities over the last two years while diversifying into alternative growth assets, according to Aon.

Sterling credit assets are in relatively short supply. Sebastien Proffit looks how this can affect scheme CDI strategies.

Kerrin Rosenberg says while the rise of CDI is positive, understanding the risk and return aspect is a great challenge

The majority of schemes are now using cashflow-driven investment (CDI) strategies as closures drive up the number of pensioners, AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) research finds.

At the recent Risk Reduction Forum, hosted by Professional Pensions, Schroders' Hannah Simons discussed how cashflow driven investment can provide greater confidence of achieving a strategic goal

Cashflow driven investment strategies can provide a greater certainty of outcome, while also enhancing a scheme's risk management framework, says Schroders' head of fiduciary management Hannah Simons

The Harrods Group Pension Plan has selected XPS Pensions Group to provide investment advice, following a competitive tender process.

Panellists discuss alternative credit, ask how schemes can use it in their portfolios and explain the benefits of allocations to this asset class.