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In recent years, the pension fund industry has been subject to considerable change; this change having been driven by a combination of government sponsored reports, the introduction of codes of conduct and new legislation.

In addition, however, trends in pension fund management have emanated from factors such as the changed outlook for investment returns and demographics.

Here we look closely at those issues that currently dominate the pension fund industry landscape and which continue to stimulate considerable debate.

Investment Surgery

 March/April 2010

Chris Wagstaff looks as whether inflation is really a threat and, if so, what the implications are for defined benefit pension schemes

 January/Febuary 2010

Members of Aviva Investors Sustainable and Responsible Investment Team consider why and how trustees should incorporate Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) considerations into their investment decision making 

 November/December 2009  
 September/October 2009
 July/August 2009 (165KB)
 May/June 2009 (226KB)
 March/April 2009 (132KB)
 January/February 2009 (88KB)

 

Other articles
 A structured solution to a knotty problem (314KB)  Active versus passive investment management (324KB)
 Coping with uncertainty and the importance of the sponsor's convenant (494KB)  Dipping your toes into alternative waters (217KB)
 How many alternative eggs should you put in your investment basket? (63KB)  Learning Lessons from the Past (212KB)
 More than just fear and greed (202KB)  Solving Britain's pensions crisis (204KB)
 SRI, ESG & Trustees (199KB)  Style never goes out of Fashion (212KB)
 The Pension Commission’s proposals (274KB)  Think of a number (213KB)

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