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What CalSTRS’ data problems mean for pension funds’ climate goals

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The giant US pension fund has run into problems with climate data – but this is no reason to delay reporting and action, say UK experts.

Schemes eager to back government’s infrastructure investment drive

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Almost two-thirds (65%) of UK pension fund leaders expect to increase allocations to UK infrastructure over the next 12 months, according to new research.

How TPR rates trustees on climate action

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More than 60% of climate reports produced so far by trustee boards have some form of net zero emissions target, according to the regulator.

LifeSight to back private equity LTAF launch

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WTW is to launch a private equity-focused long-term assets fund with an initial investment from its LifeSight master trust.

Strathclyde to switch £4bn into low-carbon indices

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The Scottish local government scheme also plans to invest heavily into gilts following a detailed review of its investment strategy.

Industry ‘must do better on sharia investing’, experts say

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Many UK pension funds and providers have only a limited understanding of sharia investing and Islamic finance, according to Pensions for Purpose.

DB schemes expect strong fixed income returns

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Pension schemes expected fixed income asset classes to top the charts over the next 12 months for investment returns, according to research.

Aviva converts climate strategy to LTAF

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The strategy is the second long-term asset fund Aviva Investors has launched in less than a year.

HSBC adds private markets to DC scheme [updated]

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HSBC’s £7bn DC scheme has partnered with Fulcrum Asset Management to back a new long-term asset fund investing in private markets.

TfL Pension Fund acquires wind farm

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The onshore windfarm near Cambridge was sold by DIF Capital Partners and forms part of TfL’s active allocation to renewable energy assets.