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Private markets dominate manager searches as high demand continues
Bfinance report shows strong institutional appetite for direct lending and value-add real estate, while private equity activity has stalled.
Pension fund records 56% gain from bitcoin allocation
The unnamed pension scheme that last year became the first UK scheme to allocate directly to bitcoin has recorded a 56% gain in 12 months, according to its adviser.
DC savers need better representation at top level, says Nest board member
ShareAction’s chief executive Catherine Howarth calls for more member representation in DC schemes, while Nest prepares to hold its first “members’ assembly” next year.
IFoA highlights expanding actuarial role in climate and sustainability work
More than 80% of respondents to the organisation’s thematic review reported an increase in actuarial involvement in climate-related activity in recent years.
Governance for Growth seeks to bust myths as Pensions UK lends support
Pensions UK has teamed up with the Governance for Growth Investor Campaign, which is chaired by Railpen and also includes some of the UK’s largest pension schemes.
People’s allocates £3.6bn to emerging markets with new mandate
Robeco has been awarded a substantial active quantitative mandate to run money on behalf of the People’s Pension, one of the biggest pension funds in the UK.
Gallagher continues growth drive with First Actuarial purchase
Global consultancy giant Arthur J Gallagher has snapped up First Actuarial for an undisclosed sum as the consolidation of UK consultancy groups continues.
Private markets latest
Private markets dominate manager searches as high demand continues
Bfinance report shows strong institutional appetite for direct lending and value-add real estate, while private equity activity has stalled.
In Depth: Regulators begin work on private markets as interest grows
The Pensions Regulator and the Bank of England are launching separate exploratory exercises focusing on private markets, as pension scheme interest grows and the government continues to push for more domestic allocations.
PMI warns trustees to upskill as private market allocations surge
In its latest private markets guide, the Pensions Management Institute says allocations to these asset classes have almost tripled since 2019.
British Business Bank confirms pension investors in £200m first fund
The £3.7bn NatWest Cushon master trust is among the confirmed backers of British Growth Partnership Fund I, targeting investment in high-growth UK companies, the British Business Bank has announced.
ESG and sustainability
IFoA highlights expanding actuarial role in climate and sustainability work
More than 80% of respondents to the organisation’s thematic review reported an increase in actuarial involvement in climate-related activity in recent years.
Governance for Growth seeks to bust myths as Pensions UK lends support
Pensions UK has teamed up with the Governance for Growth Investor Campaign, which is chaired by Railpen and also includes some of the UK’s largest pension schemes.
Securing our future: Climate risk and the Pension Schemes Bill
Liberal Democrat MP Manuela Perteghella explains why her party is lobbying to include climate-related investment restrictions in the Pension Schemes Bill, as MPs debate the legislation in its third reading.
ShareAction: What pension funds must do at COP30 and beyond
Laure Philippon of campaign group ShareAction calls for pension schemes to use their clout to make sure the discussions from COP30 become meaningful action on climate change.
How allocators are reassessing defence sector investments
Asset managers have been increasing the amount they invest in defence-related companies in the past three years, says Morningstar – with even ESG funds reassessing their approaches.
The AMNT’s pensions manifesto for 2030 and beyond
With the scope of reforms to the pensions industry becoming apparent, John Flynn of the Association of Member-Nominated Trustees (AMNT) sets out some key priorities for his organisation and policymakers.
Consultants news
Independent Governance Group buys KGC to boost governance services
The professional trustee and services firm has acquired governance consulting specialist KGC Associates, led by managing director Kim Gubler.
Isio appoints former Vidett co-CEO as part of boost to senior team
The hires of Naomi L’Estrange and Gareth Roberts to senior positions highlight the company’s growth ambitions following last year’s strategic investment by private equity firm Aquiline.
Aptia seeks to expand service offering with Atkin Pensions acquisition
Administration provider Aptia has also hired Stuart Heatley from Capita to lead a new unit that will provide bundled consultancy and actuarial services.