More master trust news – Page 3
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NewsTUC calls for member representation on ‘megafunds’ boards
“Pension schemes deliver better outcomes for members… when those members have a say in how they are run,” says TUC general secretary Paul Nowak.
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NewsNest on tour: Master trust goes on the road to promote regional investments
Master trust Nest has launched a campaign to promote its regional investments around the UK, after research showed less than a quarter of savers know where their pension is allocated.
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NewsNest launches tender for segregated ethical equity mandate
Nest’s Ethical Fund currently has £260m invested in ethical equities, as the master trust launches a search for a bespoke segregated mandate manager.
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People NewsL&G names new chief for £91bn DC offerings
The financial services giant has recruited Lucy Blanchard-Burton from Scottish Widows to a senior role overseeing its trust-based and contract-based defined contribution offerings.
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In DepthIn Depth: Understanding and addressing the gender and race pension gaps
A new study has shed light on the pension saving experiences of non-white women, as part of the retirement industry’s ongoing efforts to narrow the savings gaps between men and women and between white and non-white people.
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NewsMaster trusts back trustee training as government eyes standards
With the DWP consulting on raising trustee standards, the Pensions Management Institute has expanded its trustee training initiative with the help of four master trusts.
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NewsScottish Widows buys into private markets through new master trust strategies
The master trust provider has launched two new investment portfolios with exposure to private markets through bespoke long-term asset funds.
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NewsNest and Rothesay to develop bulk deferred annuity for guided retirement service
The UK’s largest defined contribution (DC) master trust has appointed pension insurance specialist Rothesay to co-design a bulk deferred annuity as part of its planned post-retirement offering.
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News‘Urgent need’ for financial education, People’s Pension survey warns
A survey commissioned by the People’s Pension master trust has found that most adults are concerned about a lack of financial education and the impact it could have on current and future generations.
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People NewsAppointments: Opperman joins Aptia as strategic adviser
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 16 January 2026.
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People NewsAppointments: People’s Partnership, Railpen, PASA, Pinsent Masons
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 9 January 2026.
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FeaturesOutlook 2026: How pension schemes can support the UK economy
Pensions Expert explores the opportunities and challenges for investors seeking to increase their domestic allocations in 2026, with the help of master trusts and asset managers.
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FeaturesDC outlook: Scale, value, and adequacy are top of the agenda
With the Pension Schemes Bill set to reshape the defined contribution (DC) landscape over the next decade, Pensions Expert asked experts about the challenges and opportunities awaiting the sector in 2026.
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NewsWTW to acquire Cushon master trust as DC consolidation gathers pace
Cushon and LifeSight will operate separately, serving the mid-market and larger end of the DC universe, respectively, according to WTW.
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NewsDC 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.
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NewsPeople’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.
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NewsPeople’s Pension reduces government bond exposure over volatility concerns
The £35bn master trust said the changes were intended to “deliver better long-term outcomes” for older savers while continuing to manage drawdown risk.
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NewsBritish 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.
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NewsNest backs UK businesses through Schroders and IFM commitments
The master trust has allocated to UK private equity through an expanded partnership with Schroders Capital, and has begun deploying money through its arrangement with IFM Investors into UK infrastructure-related businesses.
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NewsUK’s largest pension funds back regional investment drive through ‘Sterling 20’
The move builds on the Mansion House Accord agreed in July, and will be launched at the government’s inaugural Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham.