IPE's United Kingdom Coverage – Page 96
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Budget: UK schemes to have more flexibility to invest in illiquid assets
The £375m UK-wide Future Fund will invest in highly innovative companies such as those working in life sciences, quantum computing, or clean tech
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Covenant centrestage as USS outlines higher contribution rates
Contributions could go from upcoming 34.7% to 49.6% unless employers make further commitments, says USS
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NewsUK’s ACCESS selects Minerva as ESG adviser
Minerva’s team will establish a baseline on a wide range of ESG and responsible investment issues across the full range of asset classes for the pool
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NewsLGPS Central starts search for targeted return managers
The tendering process is a three-stage process that will be fair, transparent and non-discriminatory
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UK government urged to stretch to sustainability-linked Gilts
Insight Investment urges government to take ‘creative and leading role’ by issuing a sustainability-linked bond
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NewsUK workplace pension scheme invests in LGIM’s new low carbon funds
LGIM’s new fund range will enable pension schemes to manage their climate risk exposure by investing in low-cost equity funds
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Industry veterans launch renewable energy multi-manager platform
Renewity aims to address absence of ‘scale and speed’ in accessing renewable energy opportunities by institutional investors
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UK scheme signs up £120m buy-in deal with Rothesay
Transaction is unusual in that over 90% of liabilities relate to deferred pensioners making the liabilities particularly long-dated
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Special ReportUK green Gilts: UK joins the green party
A late-comer to green bond issuance, the UK plans to issue its first green Gilt this year
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Special ReportUK de-risking: More fuel for the risk-transfer train
As the UK leaves the EU, insurers and pension funds are watching potential changes to solvency rules and investment restrictions
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Special ReportUK accounting: The Brexit slower ball
Full departure from EU rules means the UK must set up its own accounting standards
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Lothian pension fund CEO to leave for overseas role
Doug Heron will remain in place until the summer for a smooth transition
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PensionsEurope partners with broadcaster to boost awareness
Brussels-based industry group will work with ITN on ‘Investing in the Future’ programme
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NewsMost tax reforms can cause significant cost for employers, schemes, PLSA warns
Some experts believe a reform of this magnitude would result in the ‘end of defined benefit provision in the private sector’
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Court grants extension as pension funds weigh challenge over RPI reform
Three major corporate DB schemes are considering whether to seek a judicial review
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British Airways defers £450m in contributions
The deferral will be backed by security granted by BA over specified property assets
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East Sussex Pension Fund and the case of a (non) divestment
Pension fund says NGO campaign played no part in decision behind move leading to Elbit Systems dropping out of portfolio
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NewsESG roundup: New carbon pricing call to action launched
Plus: academics find ‘bad’ energy companies better for green innovation; Oxbridge endowment adopts dual mandate
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NewsESG roundup: Calls for joined-up approach to help UK schemes
Plus: Moody’s ESG Solutions Group and S&P Global join Refinitiv in sustainability data ‘council’
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Deutsche Bank pension scheme completes first, £570m bulk annuity
£4.5bn scheme aiming to reach full insurance over the medium-term
