IPE's United Kingdom Coverage – Page 103
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PLSA to start LGPS research to identify best practices, challenges
The research is going to look at the biggest issues facing the LGPS including getting the guidance funds will need
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NewsLGPS sees assets under management drop by 4.9%
The LGPS liabilities were estimated at £291bn indicating an overall funding level of 98%
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UK schemes look to increase stake in precious metals
64% of UK pension funds expect to go overweight in their allocation to gold, whilst 42% expect to overweight silver
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NewsPLSA calls for legislation to build on pension freedoms
The PLSA’s Guided Retirement Income Choices is a framework that allows schemes to help savers balance the longevity, inflation and investment risks
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NewsToughen planned climate reporting rules for UK firms, say investors
PLSA disappointed government only encouraging scenario analysis – not requiring
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BTPS announces 10-year deficit repair plan following triennial valuation
‘The deficit reduction plan is on track with the scheme set to be fully funded by 2030’, says chair of trustees
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ICL Group scheme strikes £3.7bn longevity hedge
The hedge covers pensions in payment for approximately 9,000 members and provides long-term protection against additional costs
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NewsLondon CIV reports climate risk analysis, to set net-zero targets
Asset pool for London pension funds to set targets for transitioning to net-zero GHG emissions no later than 2050
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NewsUK roundup: DB schemes stronger than pre-COVID levels
Plus: DWS, Tikehau’s new secured income fund; National Trust awards climate change mitigation mandate
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CTI framework delivers tangible benefits
Two thirds (64%) of those using the framework had reviewed costs and value for money as a result of the information received
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NewsPensions sidecar an ‘emerging focus’ at one in five employers – survey
WTW sees survey showing employer commitment to pensions amid appetite to do more for financial wellbeing
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Nortel’s UK scheme agrees second buyout with Legal & General
A further transaction is likely to follow in the future
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NewsAccounting standards come under fire from UK lawmakers
Since the UK’s departure from EU structures on 31 December 2020, new IFRSs have been adopted through means of a temporary endorsement mechanism
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FCA proposes new fund type for illiquids, highlights ‘ecosystem’ work
DC pension schemes a key target audience of the long-term asset fund (LTAF)
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NewsBorder to Coast selects managers for £575m private credit roll-out
Local authority pension pool chooses global mezzanine, European and North American direct lending, and stressed and distressed debt strategies
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AP7, KLP join retailers in urging Brazil to throw out Amazon bill
Proposed law would “encourage further land grabbing and widespread deforestation”, says Norwegian pension fund
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Lay trustee role increasingly difficult to sustain, industry says
The role has changed significantly in recent years due to increased governance requirements
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NewsSchemes risk cutting corners to meet CMA deadline, says Hymans
A rushed process would risk ‘missing out on the best fees’
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UK’s £68bn universities scheme declares net-zero ambition
Pension fund still to develop comprehensive strategy but wanted to state ambition ‘to send signal’
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NewsMPs launch inquiry ‘on pension stewardship and COP26’
Work and pensions committee opens call for evidence of questions spanning targets, products, international standards, and more
