IPE's United Kingdom Coverage – Page 9
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NewsLGPS schemes support climate tech VC firm’s second fund
The fundraising included contributions from Strathclyde, Islington and East Riding pension funds
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NewsBorder to Coast recruiting for senior roles to deliver on 2030 strategy
Last year, the investment pool’s headcount increased by 12%, growing to 176 as at March this year
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NewsUK risk transfer market expects lower volumes but higher transaction numbers
While small transactions have been gaining momentum, there have also been a significant number of large transactions so far this year
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NewsRemainder of ACCESS member funds choose LGPS Central as preferred pooling partner
All of ACCESS member funds have now declared their preferred pooling partner
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NewsLGPS industry urges staggered rollout of ‘Access and Fairness’ reforms
The consultation explored proposals to improve equality of access to the Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales
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NewsSustainability-linked loans market has matured, says UK regulator
FCA delivers update two years after intervening in response to market integrity concerns
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NewsBorder to Coast could see £45bn added to assets under management
Seven LGPS funds signal intention to join Border to Coast and create new collaborative partnership, potentially elevating Border to Coast’s AUM to £110bn
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NewsRolls-Royce completes £4.3bn full buy-in with PIC
The transaction insures pension benefits of 15,000 pensioners and 21,000 deferred members
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NewsRailpen calls on investors to assess AI portfolio risks
The pension fund, in partnership with Chronos Sustainability, developed the AI Governance Framework that translates responsible AI principles into actionable practices
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Pensions Review and Pensions Commission
Plus: Next phase of asset pooling; Connecting to the Dashboard; Attractive BPA market
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NewsFCA to ‘streamline’ sustainability reporting framework
Announcement comes as FRC, EFRAG and TNFD consult on disclosure rules
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NewsRailpen picks Neuberger Berman for securitised credit mandate
The mandate primarily invests in securitised debt securities, including collateralised loan obligations, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities
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NewsMMC UK fund in £1.9bn in bulk purchase annuity deal with Standard Life
The buy-in deal covers 6,500 members of the Sedgwick Section of the MMC UK Pension Fund
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NewsPGIM’s middle market direct lending fund reaches $4.2bn final close
The fund provides senior secured financing to middle market companies across North America, Europe, and Australia
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NewsACCESS partner funds on the look out for new pooling arrangement
The pools are expected to select partners ahead of the final decision deadline of 30 September 2025
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NewsNational Grid UK Pension Scheme secures £900m buy-in deal
Transaction takes the pension fund’s total liabilities de-risked with Rothesay to £4.5bn
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NewsPRI launches private debt stewardship guide with Redington
PRI CEO David Atkin says lenders ‘face significant barriers to stewardship’ with private debt ‘that do not necessarily exist elsewhere’
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AnalysisChart watch: positive US GDP forecasts overshadowed by tariff unpredictability
Economists expect a benign macroeconomic environment, but all is predicated on the fickleness of US policy
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NewsJust Group to be acquired by Brookfield Wealth Solutions in £2.4bn deal
BWS intends for Blumont and Just to operate as a single, consolidated insurance group under Just Group brand
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NewsUK pensions regulator urges trustees to take long-term decisions
TPR climate lead says trustees should look to lead, not just comply
