All articles by Aamina Zafar – Page 2
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NewsBitcoin comes to the UK pension sector
An unnamed pension scheme has allocated £1.5m to bitcoin – the first time a UK scheme has invested in the cryptocurrency.
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NewsInvestors increasingly understand social impact investing
UK’s social impact investment market grew to £10bn at the end of 2023
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NewsNOW Pensions accelerates climate action
A massive 76% of total holdings in the diversified growth fund are now directly linked to the trustee board’s responsible investment objectives.
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NewsUK pension system declining against other countries, research shows
The UK’s pension system has lost its top-10 position among global retirement systems, according to the latest Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index.
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NewsCan CDC help fix a ‘broken’ DC system?
As the government launches a consultation on collective defined contribution (CDC) structures, a new paper from Willis Towers Watson has proposed ways in which the new rules can help improve existing schemes.
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NewsAMNT flags governance concerns with sole trustee model
The association has called for greater regulatory oversight to ensure members are protected when schemes move to a sole trustee model.
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NewsInvest in emerging markets to meet climate goals, schemes urged
Achieving the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change will be impossible without supporting emerging economies to transition to sustainable energy, according to new research.
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NewsSavers not keen on AI in pension communications, research shows
Scheme members are reluctant to engage with their pensions using artificial intelligence (AI) and other forms of technology, according to Trafalgar House.
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NewsWhy pensions schemes are ‘attractive targets’ for cyber criminals
Pension schemes are ‘attractive targets’ for cyber criminals and trustees and managers must create contingency plans to mitigate the impact of an attack, an expert has warned.
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NewsLiving Wage data lends weight to 12% contributions call
Workers earning the UK Living Wage of £12 an hour would need to save 12% of salary to replicate this income in retirement, research has shown.
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NewsTrustees increase focus on endgame planning
Almost nine in 10 trustees of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are expected to decide their endgame strategy within the next five years, new research suggests.
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NewsAviva, L&G respond to stewardship criticism
Two of the UK’s biggest pension providers and investors have restated their commitment to responsible investment and stewardship in the face of criticism from a leading campaign group.
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NewsWhy USS has sold Israeli assets [updated]
The UK’s largest private sector pension fund has reportedly sold £80m of Israeli assets, including government bonds and currency exposure.
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NewsPensions sector moves to protect staff as riots hit UK
Staff in the pensions industry have faced increased racist abuse as violent riots have gripped parts of the UK in recent days.
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NewsSavers support UK investment drive – if it boosts performance
Pension savers are in favour of more of their retirement pots being invested in UK assets, but only if it results in better returns.
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NewsL&G insures Essity pension scheme for £1.1bn
Legal & General (L&G) has finalised a £1.1bn buy-in with the SCA UK Pension Plan, securing the benefits of 9,500 members.
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NewsMarket for large bulk annuity deals slowed in H1, data shows
The bulk annuity market saw fewer large transactions in the first half of 2024 than expected, according to data from XPS Group.
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NewsBulk annuity latest: Greggs completes £100m buy-in with Aviva
High street bakery chain Greggs has secured its defined benefit (DB) scheme with Aviva in a £100m buy-in deal.
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NewsThe cost of poor pension transfer decisions
Poor decisions and switching to high-cost pensions could cost savers £1.2bn a year, according to new analysis.
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NewsDWP failing to fix state pension errors, says LCP’s Webb
Nearly 200,000 parents are missing part of their National Insurance record – and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is moving at “a snail’s pace” to fix it.