Special Features

For employers looking at engaging with a pension scheme for the first time, investments are a tricky choice. Do they opt for a passive investment that is less risky but could result in lower returns for their staff, or should they take more risk on their employees’ behalf, spend more money, but potentially gain better returns?

Can a diversified growth fund be run on a passive basis? Marcus Mollan, head of strategy pension solutions, Legal & General Investment Management describes his firm's new launch to David Rowley, editor of Pensions Week.

Sasha Butterworth, head of pensions at TLT Solicitors, who has early experience of auto-enrolment, talks to PW editor David Rowley.

Peter Elwin, an analyst with a specialism in pensions for JPMorgan Cazenove, gives his verdict on the toxicity of pension liabilities for UK plc.

The fund managers who took part in last week’s survey naturally took a bullish and upbeat account on the propect of emerging market debt (EMD) vis-a-vis other asset classes. This week we talk to trustees and consultants to seek a more sceptical look at the asset class.

Those who took part were Mercer, Pitmans Trustees, Aon Hewitt, The Pensions Trust, Buck Consultants, JLT and Cardano.

An in-depth look at the issues surrounding the rollout, including surveys on corporate wraps and corporate ISAs.