Schroders

PP looks at the pros and cons of pooling risk

Defined contribution (DC) schemes at some of the UK's biggest firms are beginning to diversify default funds according to research from Schroders.

Head of multi-asset Marino Valensise talks about the firm's strategy

Barings Asset Management is to launch two multi-asset funds to service the auto-enrolment and decumulation markets.

Duncan Shand has been appointed a senior adviser in Schroders' multi-asset business.

Charlotte Moore finds schemes need to stick to the basics and diversify to protect returns from geopolitical risk

Fund managers believe developed market (DM) equity prices could continue to rise, despite growing concern that stocks are overvalued.

Former Schroders global head of equities Ken Lambden has been appointed Barings chief investment officer (CIO) with effect from 16 September.

The economy topped its pre-crisis peak after growing 0.8% in the second quarter, according to an estimate from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Equities still dominate the majority of default funds. Charlotte Moore looks at the issues to consider when diversifying.