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Unlocking value through diversification, decumulation and infrastructure
Mobius’s Hugh Cutler explores how the defined contribution landscape has changed – and what pension schemes and providers must do to keep ahead of the curve.
Two UK pension schemes announce new private markets allocations
One DB and one DC scheme announce £100m and £48m private markets mandates, respectively.
Royal 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.
Nest makes first allocations through IFM Investors partnership
The investments follow Nest’s acquisition of a 10% stake in the Australian infrastructure specialist, which was announced in February.
Aegon 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.
LGPS and MPs’ pension funds invest in social infrastructure vehicle
The two pension schemes have contributed to an initial £100m capital raise for the Newcore Social Infrastructure Income Fund.
Pensions minister: Big is beautiful - and better
Torsten Bell used his opening address to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s Investment Conference to reinforce the government’s drive to scale up pension funds.
Private markets: DC funds plot 'outsized' UK allocations
Master trust providers plan to back the government’s push for greater investment in productive finance with “outsized” domestic allocations, according to research.
Nest buys stake in infrastructure manager IFM Investors
The master trust has bought a 10% stake in Australian infrastructure manager IFM Investors as part of a partnership arrangement to ramp up its private markets allocation.
People’s Pension wants UK asset ‘pipeline’ for £4bn private markets allocation
The People’s Pension plans to invest up to £4bn in private markets by 2030, including a “substantial” UK allocation – but this is reliant on sufficient assets becoming available.