The rapid improvement in defined benefit pension scheme funding levels over the space of last year is extraordinary. According the Purple Book, surpluses in…
The blooming of the cherry trees in my favourite local street heralded the arrival of spring − the picturesque froth of pink flowers signalling…
In recent years, institutional investors had to adopt the philosophy of the White Queen in Alice in Wonderland and believe six impossible things before…
Glimpsing the sea at the bottom of the hill as you walk along George Street in Edinburgh never gets old. This year’s PLSA investment…
The frosty yet sunny weather of early January felt like an auspicious start to 2024. Last year was filled with many professional successes –…
This month has been a blur of moderating panel sessions, attending events and taking part in awards ceremonies. It’s a miracle I’ve managed to…
At the start of October, I was enjoying the heat in Malaga, snacking on orange sorbet and admiring the views from the Giabralfaro castle.…
Photo credit: The Trouble Club and Alice Lubbock After the calm of August, there has been a strong back to school vibe this month.…
In 2022 the headwinds facing asset managers reliant on the UK’s £3trn occupational pension schemes became even more extreme. The war in Ukraine and…