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The bias of UK schemes to domestic equities cost them around 2% in lost returns last year, according to research from Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM).

PP looks at whether volatile markets mean now is the opportune time to invest in hedge funds

Here they are - the winners of the inaugural Professional Pensions Investment Awards (PPIA).

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Eaton Vance Management (EVM) has appointed Edward Perkin chief equity investment officer.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) head of European institutional business Paul Craven is leaving the firm at the end of the year to promote behavioural economics across the industry.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has appointed Kathleen Hughes as head of European institutional business, replacing Paul Craven.

Paul Trickett has been appointed to trustee chairman roles at Zurich Financial Services UK Pension Scheme and Legal & General (L&G) WorkSave master trust.

The Pension Protection Fund has added 10 firms to its panel of active bond managers in a bid to broaden its fixed income portfolio.

Pension funds are facing a dilemma in that de-risking is expensive and not getting cheaper so they should take on more risk in the current climate, delegates heard.