IPE's United Kingdom Coverage – Page 178
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How DC growth is reshaping asset management
Flows into defined contribution funds are influencing industry trends more and more, reports the Investment Association
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The small Dutch adviser influencing the UK’s biggest schemes
Rotterdam-based Ortec Finance lifts the lid on performance attribution for multi-billion-pound schemes
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Country ReportUK regulator confirms competition inquiry for investment consultants
The Competition and Markets Authority will investigate concerns about conflicts of interest in the fiduciary space
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BA scheme uses ‘captive insurer’ in £1.6bn longevity risk hedge
Transaction echoes similar moves by BT Pension Scheme and Merchant Navy Officers’ Pension Fund
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NEST eyes investments in private debt, commodities, infrastructure
Auto-enrolment scheme is considering ESG factors related to new asset classes
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Dairy Crest cuts indexation through CPI switch
Move from RPI to CPI is expected to save sponsor £24m in two years
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NewsUK roundup: ACCESS launches search for £34bn pool operator
Plus: Regulator finds ’major gaps’ in pension fund governance
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Brunel seeks head of private markets for £28bn LGPS asset pool
LGPS partnership looking to ‘raise its game’ in private markets
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British Airways to consult on defined benefit scheme closure
Company contributions have failed to stem growth in deficit
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UK plumbing industry pension scheme secures £560m buy-in
Deal represents more than 10% of H1 bulk annuity business
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UK regulator told to change approach to pension fund governance
Good pension fund governance about people, not processes, says UK pensions trade body
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Country ReportUK schemes happy with fiduciary manager cost transparency: survey
First time that Aon Hewitt survey asks for views on fees and cost transparency
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UK university scheme consultation flags possible contribution hike
Expectations for future returns ’significantly’ lower
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UK roundup: Use artificial intelligence gains to halt state pension age hike, say unions
Plus: New backer for LGPS cost code, large companies reduce quarterly reporting
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Owner of largest UK private sector DC master trust creates CIO role
Nico Aspinall, former independent and WTW consultant, appointed to role
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Country ReportUK pensions: Running the rule on costs
A large proportion of institutional investors’ costs remains opaque. Will a new UK initiative change this?
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Consolidation: Panacea or pipedream?
Legislative changes will be necessary to enable consolidation
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Consolidation: Pressure to unite
Are mergers or other forms of consolidation likely for UK pensions?
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Brexit and sponsors: The great unknown
Trustees need to think about market volatility and employer covenants in light of Brexit
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RAAs: Value protection or moral hazard?
Are regulated apportionment arrangements the answer for insolvent employers?
