Global equities

Dyfed Pension Fund has appointed Threadneedle as manager for its £150m global equity mandate.

Jonathan Stapleton says there are few options for bargain hunters

Strong asset returns particularly from its bonds and cash allocation sees Dairy Credit reduce its deficit by £38m, its interim results show.

Defined contribution (DC) schemes offered to staff of FTSE350 firms are still overly invested in equities with stagnant allocations, according to research from Schroders.

Institutional investors are increasingly willing to invest in equities or growth assets but only with downside protection, according to research from Schroders.

Schemes should look to equity dividends as a source of sustainable growth in post-credit crunch markets, says Newton Investment Management.

Nick Clay explains how schemes can look for stable returns at a time of historic volatility.

Jonathan Stapleton talks to Baring Asset Management chief investment officer Marino Valensise

Investors from across the globe are moving back to European equities after an upturn in economic fortunes, asset managers say.

Five years after Lehman Brothers collapsed, Rachel Dalton looks at how scheme investment has advanced