IPE's United Kingdom Coverage – Page 97
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Sampension ramps up tax scrutiny, demanding firms report regionally
Danish pension fund requires companies to report tax paid by region, not just globally
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Any UK move to dual-class shares bad for stewardship, says Railpen
Railways pension fund slams Sunak’s idea for attracting business after Brexit
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USS eyes efficiency gains from digital diligence platform adoption
DiligenceVault technology enables efficient collection and management of data
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Ex-Aviva’s Munro to steer Newton Investment Management
Munro to take over from interim CEO in June, subject to regulatory approvals
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UK roundup: LGPS Central emerging market bond fund launched
Plus: LAPFF seeks assurances over Arizona copper mine project
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BT Pension Scheme picks new chief to succeed Naylor
‘There are exciting times ahead for BTPSM as we work towards achieving our net-zero goal’
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NewsAon adds to outlooks for active 2021 pension risk transfer market
Bulk annuity market capacity seen at £30bn-£40bn, busy longevity market on top of that
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Aviva Investors names new CEO as Munro exits
Mark Versey, CIO of the real assets platform, is taking over from Euan Munro
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UK roundup: FTSE 350 pension deficit finishes 2020 at £70bn
Mercer chief actuary emphasises de-risking importance
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Special ReportDefined contribution: ESG not enough to get young on board
Engaging younger savers with their defined contribution pension pots requires far more than just an up-to-date responsible investment policy
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FeaturesPerspective: Litigation - state of pay?
Changes in legislation like the UK’s Consumer Rights Act 2015 have led to an increase of class actions led by pension funds as they seek to recover investment losses
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FeaturesFixed Income, Rates, Currencies: A very different recovery
Amongst the remarkable happenings in 2020, from startling news of a pandemic to viable vaccine and beyond, has been the speed and scale of interventions from central banks and governments.
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Tyne and Wear pension fund shares in $62.5m class action payout
Preliminary approval given to settlement with Chilean mining company
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NewsSmall pots group recommends focus on large-scale consolidation
Fiinal decisions about consolidation models should be guided by work on pension administration, government-commissioned working group says
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East Sussex PF picks Storebrand for €440m fossil-free global equities
UK pension fund chair argues generic passive indices tend to weight older, often carbon-heavier stocks
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Public pension London fund partners announce £100m first close
The London Fund to focus on investment opportunities in the UK capital in real estate and infrastructure
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Church of England investors ban nine, keep 12 after climate engagement
First time that the national investing bodies restrict investment in companies falling short of climate change-related standards
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NewsUK roundup: Maersk scheme’s £1.1bn bulk annuity with Legal & General
Plus: Aon says 2020 events are likely to lead to more UK DB scheme closures; PLSA survey shows greater diversity and inclusion can improve decision-making
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Wellcome Trust ‘prospers’ under COVID-19 fallout with 12.3% return
The charity raised cash levels and hedged around 20% of its public equity exposure before the market decline
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BBC scheme strikes £3bn longevity swap, Aon plan in £510m buy-in
BBC deal is the seventh announced longevity swap this year
