IPE's United Kingdom Coverage – Page 171
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NewsInvestment fund fire sales could trigger corporate bond 'dislocation'
Bank of England investigates impact of large-scale redemptions
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UK regulator raises concerns over post-freedoms market
Accessing pension pots early ‘the new norm’, mostly for lump sums
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MNOPF's Murphy: Trustees key to consultants, managers delivering
Trustees also bear responsibility for shortcomings identified by UK regulator
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NewsAccounting roundup: FRC, GAAP, IFRS, IASB, S&P
UK’s FRC says more work needed before updating GAAP in line with IFRS changes
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NewsA third of UK DB schemes will not pay full benefits, consultancy warns
Shortened recovery plans and deficit payments may not solve DB scheme funding shortfalls, says Punter Southall
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UK lifeboat fund boosts reserves as claims fall
BHS settlement helped reduce claims on the Pension Protection Fund
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UK pension fund seeks diversified credit manager via IPE Quest
Also: Asian pension fund seeking ideas for global commodities allocation via IPE Quest Discovery
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Pension costs push UK financial regulator into the red
FCA records actuarial loss of £65.3m on its pension fund, wiping out balance sheet surplus
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London, Lancashire partnership launches infrastructure fund
Local Pensions Partnership expects investment in the vehicle to exceed £1.5bn
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NewsMandate roundup: LGPS readies passive investment framework
Framework agreement backed by some of Access pool members but open to others
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UK roundup: Skanska, Zurich agree £300m longevity hedge
Also: Spike in transfers from DB schemes; funding deficits show marginal improvement
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UK regulator softens MiFID II 'opt up' rules for public funds
Fears of a ‘fire sale’ averted as FCA relaxes MiFID II wording, but hefty administration burden remains
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Special ReportUK LGPS: In flux
Governance in the new-look local government pension scheme of England and Wales
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UK Trustees: The skills required for effective governance
A survey has found that clear communication and good administration top the governance wishlist for trustees
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FCA to government: Remove barriers to scheme consolidation
DWP should investigate ways to make it easier for DB and DC schemes to pool resources
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UK regulator sets sights on institutional cost transparency
LGPS transparency code cited as FCA lays foundation for industry standard
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Country ReportFCA rejects bid from consultants to avoid competition review
UK regulator will consult on rejection of proposals from ‘big three’; competition enquiry decision in September
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News'No legal barrier' for UK funds on ESG investments: Law Commission
Landmark report confirms that DC schemes can take social impact issues into account when making investment decisions
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NewsLGPS transparency code to show investment costs 'over £1bn' [updated]
Improved disclosure to reveal the true level of fees as asset managers brace for regulator’s report
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NewsIPE 360: Asset managers should 'fight back' against regulator
Carillion Pension Trustees chair Robin Ellison argues that UK watchdog is going too far with asset management review
