Investment

Most UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes will rely heavily on investment returns, rather than seek additional cash from sponsors, to achieve their funding targets during the coronavirus crisis.

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has today published new guidance to help investors integrate the risks and opportunities presented by global warming into their decision making.

There are encouraging signs of recovery for the expected retirement income of defined contribution (DC) pension scheme members in the UK following dramatic falls in March due to the COVID-19 crisis.

The global insurance industry is facing losses in excess of $200bn (£165bn) this year as the coronavirus crisis triggers record payouts while slashing investment values, Lloyd's of London has warned.

Refilwe Modise asks whether pensions or property makes the better investment choice

Gareth Sutcliffe and Holger Schalk look at the impact of ESG regulation, and different approaches to implementation

Chris Lewin examines the emergence of compound interest over the course of history

Cryptocurrency could potentially outgrow its use as a payment mechanism and replace established methodsfor borrowing capital, says Ian Collier

Its time for with-profits investment strategies to consider climate-related risks and opportunities, say Catherine Thornand Sandy Trust

Alex Krüger looks at cryptocurrencies and asks what their relevance is for investors today