The debate surrounding BP’s oil sands mining practices is highlighting the growing need for investors to be attentive to companies’ environmental activities

In the 1980s, banks began offering unrealistic financing to certain sectors, squeezing pension funds out of the lending market. But schemes are regaining a foothold

Investing in energy-inefficient property could have adverse effects for investors and fund managers alike if associated risks impact on asset values

Many are asking whether the ETF market is becoming saturated, but evidence suggests it has not yet matured, and even hints that the industry may be able to self-regulate when it does

Governments are proving hard to persuade on the benefits of ESG and responsible investing, but support from the industry may convince them of the benefits

Pension funds will struggle to honour defined benefit liabilities as a result of the financial crisis, but the issuance of more long-dated gilts would alleviate the problem for all

The goal of beating benchmarks while keeping volatility low is more important now than ever before, as is understanding the strategies that can help achieve this objective

Companies open and close as the business cycle continues, but how can investors understand which emerging firms will provide the strongest opportunities?

Opportunities to generate premium returns are few and far between, so scheme trustees should act quickly to take advantage of smart beta investment approaches

As economic turmoil prevails, many asset classes are being forced to adapt to survive. Private equity is no exception, and is set to flourish further as investors seek diversification