Just Group’s recent study of 1,500-plus individuals found that more communication and support is needed for DB scheme members as they approach retirement. The value of a defined benefit (DB) pension has always been its…

If allowed to deliver its potential, long-term investing can yield astonishing results. But it isn’t always straightforward…says Mobeen Tahir, director, Macroeconomic Research & Tactical Solutions, WisdomTree. There is a famous mathematical parable called the “Wheat…

The manufacturing winners of the last 20 years such as China and Korea look set to be challenged by the next generation of emerging markets (NGEN). We believe that countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia and…

Most investors remain pessimistic even though Chinese stocks have never been cheaper International investors continue to steer clear of the Chinese stock market. For more than three years, the Chinese stock market has largely underperformed…

Greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise globally and we are getting close to some critical tipping points. In 2023, the Stockholm Resilience Centre found that six of the nine planetary boundaries, within which humanity…

What happens when buyers become sellers? We see a significant shift in the UK gilts market as key buyers including pension funds, the Bank of England and insurers are now turning into “net sellers” of…

Investors faced several challenges in 2023, including a gradual liquidity squeeze in private markets. As we move forward, it’s crucial to pause and reassess investment strategies for 2024. While private market investing is inherently long…

Standardised transition plans will help schemes focus on action rather than disclosure I have just finished my review of the implementation statement of a small defined benefit (DB) scheme. It helped me realise that this…