IPE's United Kingdom Coverage – Page 47
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NewsBT Pension Scheme hires new trustee chair
As Jill Mackenzie takes on her new role, Andrew Clare has also been appointed to the BTPS trustee board
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NewsBritish Business Bank to establish an investment vehicle for pension funds
This will open British Business Bank commercial capability and investment pipeline to pension fund investment
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NewsUK asset owner group publishes manager voting (mis)alignment review
Discussions have taken place between UK asset owners and asset managers about next steps
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NewsFinancial return not the only benefit of illiquid investing, report finds
PLSA published a series of case studies to show how pensions schemes invest in illiquid assets
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NewsRailpen merges investment with fiduciary function creating one-stop-shop
As part of the move, Mads Gosvig took on the role of chief officer of fiduciary and investment management
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NewsACCESS Pool selects PIRC as ESG and responsible investment advisor
PIRC was appointed to help ACCESS Pool implement its phase II of responsible investment guidelines.
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NewsUK pensions industry expects reform updates following disappointing King’s speech
The chancellor should be ‘bold and creative’ about long-term policy, says Hymans Robertson
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NewsCushon becomes 11th signatory to Mansion House Compact
UK master trust Cushon is already targeting up to 6.75% in unlisted equities
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NewsIIGCC publishes investor guidance on climate solutions
The guidance looks at climate solutions in public equities and corporate fixed income portfolios
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NewsLocal Pensions Partnership Investments delivers £153.2m in savings since launch
The pool is on track to deliver £200m in savings by 2025
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NewsMMC UK Pension Fund completes first active member longevity swap
Following this transaction, nearly all of the MMC UK Pension Fund’s DB sections’ longevity risk is now insured
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NewsDWP confirms Maynard as new UK pensions minister
The appointment follows Laura Trott’s promotion in this week’s UK cabinet reshuffle
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News‘Further work required’ on ESG and sustainable investment funds, says FCA
The regulator expects asset managers to address the good and poor practices outlined in the report to meet the requirements of SDR
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NewsACCESS Pool delivers £98.9m in savings for its members
Last year alone the Pool delivered savings of £28.6m for members
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NewsDB schemes need incentive to run on, fund government’s productive finance agenda
The conversation about funding UK growth is too focused on returns instead of risks
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Opinion PiecesLondon’s new Lord Mayor sets out his stall for the City as a centre for global problem solving
The newly elected Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli is keen to position the City as a global problem solving hub and not just a financial services centre
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NewsBrunel appoints Tutman as ACS manager
The move will see Brunel’s authorised contractual scheme renamed to TM Brunel Pension Partnership ACS
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Special ReportEuropean pension fund class actions take off on a steep learning curve
What positive developments can we report relating to class actions in UK and European pension funds? What regulatory challenges still need to be overcome to facilitate (for instance, simplify) the environment for class action by UK and European institutions? Where are the key gaps in knowledge among pension funds?
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Special ReportBuilding a class action toolbox for investors
As class actions have started to play an increasingly important role in good governance for UK and European pensions funds, the need to establish best practice in the field is growing.
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InterviewsBenefits of travelling together in pensions: Wyn Francis’s journey from BT to Brightwell
Wyn Francis, CIO of Brightwell, talks to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about the new phase of development for the organisation
