Latest News from IPE
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NewsSBTi launches standard for investors’ net-zero targets
In order to be validated against the standard, investors will have to publicly commit to reaching net zero by 2050 or earlier
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NewsFrance’s FRR launches private equity mandates
The total value across both mandates is expected to be €400m-500m, with each mandate running for 15 years
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NewsUK pensions industry comes together to inform Value for Money consultation
The People’s Pension brought together government, regulators and pension providers under ‘Pound for Pound’ initiative
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NewsPension fund leaders help shortlist EM blended finance proposals for BII campaign
A BII call for proposals attracted 27 ‘sophisticated and innovative’ entries
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NewsGerman corporate pension funds tilt towards fixed income amid risk concerns
While continuing to increase their allocations to private markets, drawn by the potential for improved risk-adjusted returns and greater diversification
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NewsIndustry calls for urgency and action on UK Pensions Review
The 2027 Pensions Commission final report timeline was criticised by many as too slow
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NewsUK government revives Pensions Commission to address saving inadequacy
The Commission will explore the complex barriers stopping people from saving enough for retirement, with its final report due in 2027
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NewsAsset owners to swap US managers for European in response to ESG retreat
The trend is driven by regulatory and legal interventions in the US
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NewsItalian first pillar pension funds required to draft investment strategy document
Document to be submitted to the ministries of labour and economy – the two supervising authorities – as well as to pensions regulator Covip
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NewsInstitutional investors overseeing £150bn launch good governance campaign
Brunel Pension Partnership and the Church of England Pensions Board are among the UK asset owners backing the campaign
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NewsVZB admits financial distress after high-risk investments
The pension fund for dentists in Germany said that ‘a significant share of investments are acutely at risk’
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NewsUK pension schemes revisit hedge funds amid economic uncertainty, says Aon
The consultancy says other institutional investors, such as endowments and foundations, are also turning to the sector as a tactical tool amid ongoing market instability
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NewsGerman court orders VBL to disclose investment holdings
The disclosure must include details such as asset class, issuer, country of origin and market value
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NewsNew ATP longevity data show Danes ‘not done getting older’
Latest annual life expectancy from key pension scheme shows men living five months longer than a year before; women 2.6 months more
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NewsBorder to Coast appoints John Lister as new chair
Investment pool announces £178.7m in cumulative cost savings and £55.4bn in partner fund assets under management
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NewsMan Group to acquire Bardin Hill to bolster credit platform
Bardin Hill has significant expertise in managing credit strategies, combined with a sophisticated global client base
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NewsSuperfunds gain traction in defined benefit endgame, says LCP
The consultancy estimates that around half of all DB pension funds, with combined assets of £600bn, could become eligible for a superfund transfer
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NewsPeople news: UK’s National Wealth Fund appoints new chief
Oliver Holbourn will start his new role as CEO of the National Wealth Fund on 1 November 2025
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NewsUK government urged to share details of second phase of Pensions Review
There was a notable absence of any mention of phase two of the pensions review in the UK chancellor’s Mansion House Speech last night
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NewsSweden’s FTN hopeful about re-launched green analysis tender
Failings around European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) were behind many rejections in cancelled procurement
