passive investment

Kim Crabtree looks at the important role of active management in defined contribution schemes

For too long, ESG has been talked about as if it were something outside our main investment process. Jonathan Stapleton says this must change.

Two thirds (62%) of institutional investors believe the popularity of passive investing has increased systematic risk, research by Natixis Investment Managers finds.

The Brunel Pension Partnership has transitioned £6bn of local government pension scheme (LGPS) assets to Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM).

Research finds passive funds are to increase in usage by 6% per annum at least until the end of the decade. James Phillips explores the reasons behind the increasing shift

After a disappointing 2016, last year proved to be a better year for active managers with 44% beating their benchmarks. Stephanie Baxter reports

Last year posed huge challenges for active investment as markets were driven by politics rather than economics. Stephanie Baxter looks at research showing a large fall in managers beating the benchmark

An LCP report shows current fund charging strategies do not serve schemes well. Helen Morrissey looks at the issue

A DCIF report raises concerns about lack of investment choice in master trusts and difficulties in distinguishing between providers. Michael Klimes explores the details

Investors will eye up active and alternative strategies next year to help them cope with market volatility arising from economic and political forces, according to research.