Communication via the contribution rate
A more meaningful way of keeping defined contribution savers informed and engaged could be through communication in relation to their contribution rates.
Thinking Ahead Institute co-founder exits amid deeper integration with WTW
Tim Hodgson, co-founder of WTW’s Thinking Ahead Institute, has left the prolific research network as it seeks closer ties with the broader consultancy. The network's head Marisa Hall rejected the suggestion of any fundamental restructuring but said TAI needs more resources as it takes on more TPA projects.
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Long-horizon premium: up to 1.5%
A study from the Thinking Ahead Institute finds the premium for long-horizon investing is up to 1.5 per cent a year and identifies eight strategies for reaching that target.
Growth dynamics define sustainability
Will long-term GDP growth behave like bacteria in a petri dish or rabbits on a deserted island? The answer has implications for investors attempting to construct sustainable portfolios.
A long way to go
It’s all very well to have diversity, but most people lack the tools for how to get the best out of a diverse team. Instead the reverse is true and diversity can lead to an unlevel playing field.
Too much of a good thing
Experts at the Thinking Ahead Institute outline the pitfalls of implementing team diversity, , when too much diversity fails us, and how organisations can be champions for change.
Do long-term mandates produce better results?
About 11 years ago, the Towers Watson’s Thinking Ahead Group came up with the concept of investors appointing managers for 10-year mandates. The consulting arm then started talking to clients about it in 2004/05 and the early mandates have now matured. So did it work? Do longer-term mandates produce outperformance, better behaviour and more security?
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