Lydia Fearn
OpinionWhy ESG is not a flash in the pan
I often get asked: “Is environmental, social and governance investing just the next investment fad?”
OpinionDWP consultation will force trustees to take notice of ESG
Pension trustees walk something of a tightrope these days, having to balance maximum short-term returns with being mindful of long-term factors that might affect future performance.
OpinionEveryone has a role to play in ESG
There is, as yet, no legal requirement for pension schemes to provide or incorporate environmental, social and governance-led funds into their investments. So who is responsible for responsible investment and what role should different parties play in pushing this up the agenda?
OpinionWe need to better connect with members
On April 6, the minimum level of contributions into a workplace pension scheme under auto-enrolment will increase to 5 per cent and again to 8 per cent next April.
OpinionResponsible investing should be a fiduciary duty
Common arguments against responsible investing need breaking down, and breaking down now.
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What the guidance guarantee means for your scheme
The Treasury’s proposals for more freedom and choice for individuals retiring with a workplace pension present one of the most complex set of challenges for scheme practitioners in recent years.