Latest United Kingdom News – Page 29
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NewsBiodiversity foundation sets ambitious nature targets for investors
The guide has been developed in alignment with key initiatives on nature and climate change, including the TNFD, SBTN, and UNEP FI
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NewsIA calls for improvement in analysis of climate-related risks and opportunities
The report outlines the Investment Association’s plans to galvanise effective policymaking to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.
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NewsSCA UK Pension Plan completes £1.1bn buy-in with Legal & General
The deal secures the benefits of 5,900 retirees and 3,600 deferred members
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NewsUK investment management industry assets under management grow to £9.1trn
Research by the Investment Association shows that 49% of UK assets are managed on behalf of overseas clients, representing £4.5trn
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NewsTPR report: ‘Missed opportunity’ as trustees focus on minimum ESG compliance
LCP says trustees should not approach ESG as a tick-box compliance exercise
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NewsCFA Institute’s new framework brings clarity to index products
The institute also set out a number of recommendations for investment firms
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NewsLGPS additional voluntary contribution framework picks six
Firms appointed include Aon, Barnett Waddingham, Hymans Robertson, Legal and General Assurance Society, Mercer and Prudential Assurance Company
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NewsFCA finalises rules for return to investor-funded investment research
FCA makes some changes to guardrails to increase likelihood of take-up of new payment option
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NewsSmall progress on Mansion House Compact ambitions as barriers remain
ABI report shows signatories currently hold £793m of unlisted equity assets in their DC default funds, equivalent to 0.36% of the total value of their DC default funds
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NewsICSWG launches workstream to enhance sustainable investment practices
Regulations have unintentionally led many trustees to spend most of their sustainability time and budgets on compliance-focused activities, says group
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NewsWiltshire Pension Fund, LGIM anchor $400m emerging markets transition vehicle
The strategy is a debt portfolio focusing on investments in clean infrastructure, clean technology, and decarbonisation, says manager Ninety One
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NewsPRA threatens to restrict funded reinsurance if risk management is not improved
Regulator warns that if not properly controlled, growing number of funded reinsurance transactions could lead to ‘rapid build-up of risks in the sector’
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NewsThe Pensions Regulator’s funding code is laid in parliament
The industry is still awaiting the publication of final statement of strategy and employer covenant assessment
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NewsLGPS Central appoints Longview Partners as global equity manager
Longview joins the existing managers Harris, Schroders, and Union
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NewsUK pension schemes endorse call for policy shift to combat climate change
The call is endorsed by 35 pension schemes with assets totalling £84bn
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NewsUK regulator clarifies capital release expectations for superfunds
The market is expected to operate on the updated guidance ‘for some time’ before legislation passes
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NewsUniversities Superannuation Scheme reports £9.2bn DB surplus
The value of the DB fund increased by £1.7bn over the year to 31 March 2024
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NewsTPR reaches agreement with ITV after lengthy legal battle
Box Clever members are expected to receive full benefits following an in-principle deal agreed between TPR and ITV
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NewsRailpen takes ‘holistic approach’ to external managers
Scheme wants any external managers to look at mandates in the context of a wider growth fund or pooled fund rather than a standalone mandate
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NewsUK government announces ‘landmark’ pensions review
Chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, says the review is set to boost investment, increase pension pots and tackle waste in the UK pensions system
