All Investment articles – Page 4
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In DepthCould UK investments be mandated if Mansion House Accord flounders?
The Mansion House Accord appears to have been struck with pragmatism and collaboration, but legal experts are already considering what could happen if this collegiate approach breaks down.
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NewsRoyal London targets UK infrastructure with Dalmore acquisition
The acquisition will boost Royal London’s UK infrastructure investment capabilities, bringing on board 130 infrastructure assets across five funds worth £6bn in total.
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NewsHow pension schemes are already supporting the UK economy
A new report has highlighted the economic benefits of existing pension fund allocations, while arguing that these investors must maintain independence in order to succeed.
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OpinionThe Friday Takeaway: Accords, admin, and antici… pation
It was all smiles in central London earlier this week as senior executives and government officials met to sign the Mansion House Accord, writes Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve.
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NewsLGPS requests more time to manage pooling effectively
The pooling deadline of 31 March 2026 must be moved back if the LGPS is to deal effectively with all the changes it faces, according to the Scheme Advisory Board.
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OpinionThe UK’s pension system needs reform – and purpose
Investing in the just transition through UK businesses can boost the economy, help the planet and improve pension outcomes, argues the Finance Innovation Lab’s Jesse Griffiths.
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ArticleThe full text of the Mansion House Accord
The Mansion House Accord was signed by 17 pension schemes and providers as well as the chancellor, the Lord Mayor of London, the ABI and the PLSA.
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NewsFiduciary duty and the Mansion House Accord: Members must come first
The “spectre of mandation” remains despite the landmark voluntary agreement announced this week, according to one lawyer. Pensions Expert rounds up more reactions to the Mansion House Accord.
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NewsMansion House Accord: Signatories urge government to support UK opportunities
Following the announcement of the Mansion House Accord today, the agreement’s signatories have spoken about their intentions and what they expect from the government.
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NewsPensions industry launches Mansion House Accord to boost UK investment
The PLSA, the ABI and the City of London Corporation have announced a voluntary initiative with 17 pension schemes and providers pledging to allocate at least 10% of DC default funds to private markets and at least half of this to UK assets by 2030.
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NewsMPs to scrutinise government plans for UK investment
The Work and Pensions Committee will hear evidence from the industry this week around UK investment amid rumours of potential mandatory allocations.
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NewsMaster trusts increasingly ‘testing the water’ with private markets allocations
LCP research shows master trusts are in step with the government’s drive to invest more in ‘productive finance’ such as private equity and infrastructure.
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NewsRailpen hires life sciences expert to boost Oxford-Cambridge development work
The £34bn pension scheme has hired Emma Goodford to lead its life sciences and innovation leasing work as it develops a portfolio of assets in the Oxford-Cambridge “growth corridor”.
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NewsFiduciary manager models ‘outperform client portfolios’, report shows
Many model growth portfolios used by fiduciary managers outperformed the actual portfolios run on behalf of pension scheme clients, a new report shows.
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NewsInvestment rule change for insurers could aid buy-in pricing
Pension insurers could soon be given new investment flexibilities designed to boost their ability to allocate to UK assets – a move that could improve bulk annuity pricing.
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NewsHow pension schemes have reassured members through the ‘taper tantrum’
Equity markets have endured significant volatility over the past two weeks since the US introduced international trade tariffs on most of its trading partners. Jon Yarker looks at how pension schemes have reacted and helped their members understand the situation.
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NewsPoor default offerings could ‘undermine trust and widen generational gap’
Two professional trustees have written an open letter warning the industry of dangers lurking in default strategies that do not adequately reflect the views of their members.
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NewsDB pension schemes enter Q2 with strong funding position
Private sector pension schemes were in a strong position ahead of the market volatility caused by US trade tariffs, according to the PPF 7800 Index.
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NewsClara Pensions plots private markets push with new investment vehicle
Defined benefit consolidator Clara Pensions intends to invest up to 35% of its assets into private markets.
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NewsAegon adds further LTAFs to default investment offering
Aegon has received regulatory clearance for two long-term asset funds (LTAFs) as it continues to add private markets exposures to its defined contribution master trust.