Investment

An extra £1.5bn was invested in responsible investment funds in October, according to data unveiled by the Investment Association (IA).

UK investors are failing to prioritise sustainable and environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments despite the recent COP26 summit and the government’s climate policy, according to a survey by forex broker HYCM.

Mohammad Khan, Francisco Sebastian and Andrew Corner share the Ogden Discount Rate Working Party’s findings on a potential new rate, and whether the insurance sector is prepared for one

A coalition of investors, insurers, banks, rating agencies and governments have outlined how three key factors are responsible for “chronic underinvestment in climate resilience” by the private sector.

The Glasgow Climate Pact was agreed on the final day of COP26 last Saturday, concluding two weeks of negotiations that will set the global agenda on climate change for the next 10 years.

Asset managers are placing greater emphasis on active ownership of their investments and engaging on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues with the companies in their portfolios.

The IFRS Foundation has announced the formation of an International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to mark finance day at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

Those running defined benefit schemes need to determine their end-goals – and how they will get there, says Costas Yiasoumi

As their populations age, developing countries will face issues over the sustainability and adequacy of their pensions, says Seda Peksevim

Andrea Collins explores the rapid development of the UK bulk annuity market for pension schemes – and speculates on its future evolution