Schroders

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets Pension Fund has purchased protection for around £700m of equities in the run-up to its March 2019 triennial valuation.

Blackrock has launched a strategic growth fund for defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) schemes which aims to achieve long-term growth with two-thirds the volatility of equities.

Schroders has introduced a sustainable multi-factor equity fund which aims to help defined contribution (DC) schemes while integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.

Schroders is set to land the £109bn Scottish Widows mandate as it offers a stake in its wealth arm Cazenove Capital as part of the negotiations, according to reports.

Schroders survey reveals sustainable investment activity is highest among European investors. Kim Kaveh explores the research.

SEI Investment Company's institutional group has appointed Alistair Jones to deliver investment advice for its defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution scheme client base.

The local authority pension fund recently bought protection for its £2.6bn equity portfolio ahead of its 2019 valuation. Stephanie Baxter looks at how the strategy works

Speculation about rate rises has caused some schemes to delay any further liability hedging. Rosalind Mann looks at why this may be the wrong move.

Over 170 asset managers have rejected an initiative which requires better disclosure of fees UK public pension funds are charged, despite increased regulatory pressure on costs throughout the industry.

Despite improvements in investment manager attitudes towards responsible investment, research reveals there is a way to go before the majority deliver meaningful action. Victoria Ticha explores why