IPE's United Kingdom Coverage – Page 64
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NewsBrunel Pension Partnership unveils new climate change policy
The investment pool wanted an independent assessment of whether their climate change policy was delivering on its purpose
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NewsUK pension schemes look for long-term lower returns, survey finds
As a result of the Gilt crisis, almost half of respondents said they would be reviewing the operational aspects of their investment strategy
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NewsUK roundup: Phoenix Group assigns £338m to multi-asset climate solution
Plus: Bfinance completes management buyout; FRC adds signatories to UK Stewardship Code
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NewsUK watchdog canvasses views from financial sector on sustainability
FCA issues discussion paper to highlight good practices and mull need for more regulation
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NewsUK roundup: The Pensions Regulator to be reviewed by Mary Starks
Plus: Smart Pension adds JP Morgan ETF to sustainable default growth fund
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NewsArcadia Group in £850m buy-in deal with Aviva
Further work is being carried out to determine the future level of pension increases for members of the senior executives scheme
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NewsPotential £250bn of DC assets could be invested in private equity, report finds
Significant allocations to private equity have the potential to improve retirement outcomes for DC savers by well in excess of 10%
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NewsUK roundup: British American Tobacco scheme completes £250m buy-in deal
Plus: NEST ends admin contract with Atos
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NewsCut LDI gearing, introduce liquidity buffers, says UK parliamentary panel chair
After scrutinising last autumn’s LDI crisis, House of Lords’ Industry and Regulators Committee makes recommendations for reform to UK government
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NewsUK trustees urged to actively consider impact of Gilts crisis
XPS launched an LDI Oversight Service to help trustees review their LDI arrangements
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NewsUK roundup: New Funding Code could affect how pension schemes are run
Plus: Phoenix Group joins Transition Pathway Initiative; Multiple pensions dashboards already a reality, says Moneyhub
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NewsUK roundup: Royal Mail Pension Plan picks BlackRock for £8.8bn OCIO mandate
Plus: Morrisons retirement plan in £762m buy-in deal; Only 1 in 20 schemes are ready to provide dashboard data
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Special ReportUK pension risk transfer market set for bumper 2023
Improved pricing and funding levels turned 2022 into a busy year for insurers, with more demand expected in 2023. But can they cope with the higher demand and will pricing remain competitive?
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Opinion PiecesFull steam ahead for UK de-risking market
This year is set to be the largest yet for the UK defined benefit (DB) pensions de-risking market, with at least £40bn (€45.8bn) in bulk annuity transactions and £20bn in longevity hedges expected to be completed, according to WTW’s latest de-risking report.
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Special ReportPension funds on the record: The benefits of a themed portfolio
European pension funds are increasingly organising portfolios according to ‘themes’. Here are two examples of thematic investing in equities
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NewsDWP pushes for further reach into CDC schemes with consultation
CDC framework could be adapted to allow more employers of all sizes to offer CDC schemes, says pensions minister
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NewsUK pension regulator trio launches value for money consultation
Requirements to disclose and assess additional information should be unduly burdensome, says DWP
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NewsFCA’s clampdown on greenwashing requires clarity for success, say consultants
The SDR proposals should also apply to products marketed for institutional investors, including pension schemes, says Redington
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NewsWales Pension Partnership picks Schroders for £500m private equity mandate
The mandate will have a global investment focus, allocating across a number of industries including healthcare and technology
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NewsNEST and Cushon consider forestry investments
Both investors want to select fund managers that share their values
