Richard Law-Deeks thinks that by 2030 there may be as few as four local government pension scheme pools in England and Wales

Mercer studied 52 countries and found 77 per cent of them impose some sort of investment restriction

As one of the most newsworthy assets during the past few years, cryptocurrency has gained attention for providing stellar returns but also for suffering steep losses. While crypto asset managers share a positive outlook for digital assets, institutional investors and advisors are less sanguine and more wary.

As investor attention shifts from carbon emissions to biodiversity, asset owners are advised to consider the investment opportunities in natural capital. Companies that support resource efficiency, zero waste and the circular economy are hailed as attractive investments that both protect the earth’s natural resources and deliver strong returns.