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How Europe leads the way on ESG investing
November 6th, 2017
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Professional Pensions

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment is a much sought-after characteristic for managers of pension fund investments, and this view appears to be strongly shared across Europe.

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How could a new President affect US investments?
May 6th, 2016
Written for
Professional Adviser

As November’s US Presidential election draws nearer, the world’s largest economy finds its markets stalling, its industries contracting and corporate profits slipping. But how likely is a new president in the White House to make the country a more attractive place to invest in 2017 and beyond? James Phillips reports…

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RPMI Railpen rejects Reckitt Benckiser’s controversial pay policy
May 6th, 2016
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Professional Pensions

Consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser has been dealt a blow in confidence after 18% of shareholders including Railpen Investments (RPMI Railpen) have voted against its remuneration policy.

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Lifetime ISA an ‘attack on pensions’, AMPS warns
May 6th, 2016
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Professional Adviser

The government’s new Lifetime ISA (LISA) is a direct attack on the UK pensions industry, according to members of the Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS).

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‘Value for money’ for all not always possible for DC members, says PPI
May 5th, 2016
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Professional Pensions

Failure to find an agreed definition of the ‘value for money’ concept means trustees and providers are unable to provide schemes in the best interests of all members according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

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