The first index funds were created in 1971, and since then their use by investors has grown exponentially throughout the world. As a result of the popularity of index funds, the following questions are increasingly being asked: Can we continue to rely on the information contained in market prices? Are indices an accurate representation of the underlying asset class or
Pension Basics is in two parts: Session 1 - Getting to know the UK pensions system (11:00 - 12:00). Session 2 - Understanding the outcomes, this will take place in the afternoon on this date (14:00 - 15:00). The sessions are offered through our virtual training platform and together they explore, for example, the key principles of UK pensions, their
Looking at the challenges of old world data and practices colliding with the requirements of new world data and efficiency. To bring these challenges to life the 4th annual Pensions Age Data seminar – in conjunction with ITM – will be discussing what this means in reality for pensions professionals throughout 2018 and beyond. With white papers due, the
This course is the second of two 1-day courses which together provide an introduction to the role of a pension scheme trustee. It is suitable for new trustees who have already learned the rudiments of pension scheme trusteeship or if you have already attended Introduction to trusteeship Part 1: The theory. TOPICS The protocol and mechanics of decision – making, including
Effective DB scheme management is dominating attention following the recent change of focus by the Pensions Regulator. There has never been a better time to initiate step changes to ensure risks are mitigated and funding opportunities are realised. Join TLT and Capita Employee Solutions for a breakfast workshop on 21 March in Bristol about the end game for frozen schemes. It will give trustees the tools needed and options
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have shared interests and regulatory responsibilities in relation to the pensions and retirement income sector. As part of their ongoing efforts to ensure the sector works well for consumers and workplace pension savers, they are working together to develop a joint pensions strategy, which will look at how they will
The sustainable investment and finance event for Scotland. This event is an opportunity to debate, discuss and practice new themes and processes supporting sustainable investment and finance. Discussions and workshops are designed with steer from our Analyst Committee ensuring a fully tailored and relevant programme. This event welcomes both UKSIF members (free) and non-members for a small charge so please
With the largest falls in equity markets for six years, pension schemes have been reminded that asset values can fall as well as rise and volatility in markets has not gone away. As pension schemes slowly mature, volatility becomes an even bigger foe with less time to make up falls and an increased need for disinvestments crystallising losses. Cashflow driven
This teach-in provides an introduction to currency as it applies to UK institutional investors’ portfolios. It identifies how international portfolio returns are affected by currency and how this can be managed; how currency can be used as a return seeking investment; and how to ensure all of your currency trading is cost transparent. This teach-in is sponsored and delivered by