Ruston Smith

We welcome proposals for a new safeguard against pension fraud announced by the Minister for Pensions today - part of a wider crackdown with the #PensionScamsActionGroup and industry. The consultation also includes cutting red tape on legitimate transfers: ow.ly/hwM050Z9qFj

@Tess_invests Nature is beautiful and hugely undervalued

Tree of the day

Join us at the Pensions Investment Forum as we host an exclusive breakout session. This session provides a framework for pivoting from flawed metrics to genuine climate change mitigation and systemic transition– lnkd.in/eAGujccF

On 20–21 Nov, Gareth Tancred will co-chair the World Pensions Conference - two days of high-level debate & global insight from some of the most influential voices in pensions & investment. He'll be joined by the Hon. Nick Sherry, architect of the Australian pension transformation

@henryhtapper Chris was a pioneer and his death will be a huge loss to the industry. He contributed so much in so many areas. He fought cancer with courage but it’s still a shock to hear about his passing. My thoughts are with his family of whom he was so proud.

Dr Chris Sier; 1966 to 2025 henrytapper.com/2025/11/06/dr-… He has the most  affectionate nickname at northern universities where he is called “Hurricane Sier”.

New research from Guiide (@Guiidepensions), reveals that the UK’s State Pension system faces growing pressure from shifting demographics, warning that the sustainability of the current state pension system depends on retaining and supporting the nation’s younger workforce. #PensionSustainability #Pensions #YoungerWorkforce ifamagazine.com/guiide-warns-o…

The burden of proof has flipped: why is nature not material to your business? reuters.com/sustainability…

GPAP is our map for a more resilient future. Like Google Maps, but for water risk. It shows where floods, droughts, and poor water quality hit hardest, and where restoring Nature delivers the biggest impact. Data meets Nature.  #RebalanceEarth #WaterRisk

My New Book: The Art of Spending Money collabfund.com/blog/my-new-bo… via @collabfund

An oyster filters 200 litres of water a day - a natural water treatment service. This is Nature as infrastructure. #NatureAsInfrastructure #NatureFinance #NaturalCapital #NatureBasedSolutions #BlueEconomy #CoastalResilience

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ruston Smith as our Chair.  Ruston brings over 40 years of experience including experience of chairing large pension funds, asset managers and private market companies #naturebasedsolutions #GreenFinance #sustainability #biodiversity

Could early access to pensions be a path onto the property ladder? incm.pub/44FdebE

We’ve published our Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25, which looks back at our achievements throughout our 20th year, including providing excellent customer service and making a positive economic impact through our investments. Read more: ppf.co.uk/news/Annual-Re…

LGPS fund commits £25m to nature-based infrastructure fund | News | IPE ipe.com/news/lgps-fund…

When we invest in Nature, we get more than impact. We get: – Resilience – Higher quality resources – Sustainable growth Kirsty makes the case for why Nature is the growth engine we’ve been overlooking. #NatureFinance #RebalanceEarth

Financing the future of UK sustainable agriculture: from policy to investment | Esmée Fairbairn Foundation esmeefairbairn.org.uk/latest-news/fi…

Biodiversity Credits: An Overview of the Current State, Future Opportunities, and Potential Pitfalls - Wunder - Business Strategy and the Environment - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bs…

Thank @PPF for your attendance, a great discussion on the evolving UK pensions landscape and where the industry stands today.

What does the new Pension Schemes Bill mean for trustees? In a speech to the @PMI, our CEO outlined the traits trustees need to take responsibility for worker’s savings in a landscape of fewer, larger #pension schemes. #retirement #financial planning ow.ly/31vb50W4Fq3

Thank you to Kate and Michelle for a really interesting and insightful conversation drawing on their extensive industry experience domestically and internationally. The PMI really appreciated you talking to us today.