What’s happening on scheme investments, including climate change, other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, stewardship, voting and reporting. This will mainly be of interest to trustees and fund managers.

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Great expectations: Regulator publishes blog on climate change reporting

Great expectations: Regulator publishes blog on climate change reporting

The Regulator has published a blog in which it discusses why it is putting extra emphasis on compliance with environmental social governance (ESG) and climate change reporting duties in 2023.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 27, 2023
Regulator publishes review of pension schemes' annual climate reports

Regulator publishes review of pension schemes' annual climate reports

On February 22, 2023, the Regulator launched a new campaign to ensure that trustees are complying with their environmental, social and governance and climate change reporting duties.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 30, 2023
Clearing solutions for pension scheme arrangements under EMIR: Temporary exemption extended once more

Clearing solutions for pension scheme arrangements under EMIR: Temporary exemption extended once more

In our January 2023 newsletter, we noted that pension scheme arrangements which operate using certain types of OTC derivatives had been warned that the temporary exemption for pension schemes under EMIR had been extended several times since 2012, and was due to end on June 19, 2023.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 30, 2023
FCA authorises launch of first Long-Term Asset Fund

FCA authorises launch of first Long-Term Asset Fund

The FCA has given regulatory approval for the launch of the UK’s first Long-term Asset Fund.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 30, 2023
Pensions Regulator delays scheme return changes for DB scheme investment data

Pensions Regulator delays scheme return changes for DB scheme investment data

Trustees of DB schemes will be aware that since December 2019, they have been legally required to run a competitive tender process when appointing fiduciary managers (FMs) for a fifth or more of their scheme’s assets, and set strategic objectives for their investment consultants (ICs).

United Kingdom | Publication | March 30, 2023
PPI reports on role of alternative assets in DC scheme investment strategies

PPI reports on role of alternative assets in DC scheme investment strategies

The Pensions Policy Institute has published a report on the relevance of alternative assets in DC scheme investment in light of recent economic uncertainty and new opportunities, including the government's recent reforms to facilitate greater investment in illiquid assets.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 30, 2023
Regulator publishes guidance on employer-related investments

Regulator publishes guidance on employer-related investments

The Regulator has published guidance reminding trustees and employers about the restrictions on using pension scheme funds for employer-related investments and the risk of criminal prosecution.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 30, 2023
LDI: House of Lords committee makes recommendations to government ministers

LDI: House of Lords committee makes recommendations to government ministers

On February 7, 2023, the Industry and Regulators Committee of the House of Lords published a letter to Ministers regarding the use of liability-driven investment strategies by DB pension schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 27, 2023
DWP response: broadening investment opportunities of DC pension schemes

DWP response: broadening investment opportunities of DC pension schemes

The DWP has published its response to the consultation on broadening the investment opportunities of DC schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 27, 2023


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