Latest United Kingdom News – Page 8
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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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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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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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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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NewsPension funds must be willing to recalibrate net-zero targets, says consultancy
Unintended financial risks may otherwise be incurred, according to Barnett Waddingham
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NewsStandard Chartered launches institutional crypto spot trading
The platform is designed for institutional participants such as corporates, investors and asset managers
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NewsUK government decides against green taxonomy
Decision unveiled in connection with the release of a financial services sector plan ahead of the chancellor’s annual Mansion House speech
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NewsBorder to Coast preps green, social and sustainability bond fund
New fund to be launched next year
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NewsUK largest employers back pledge to prioritise pension returns over cost
The pledge works alongside Mansion House Compact and Accord by engaging employers who influence the direction of pension fund investment
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NewsHonda Group Pension Scheme in £800m buy-in with L&G
As part of the transaction, the pension fund paid a premium through a combination of an in-specie asset transfer and cash
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NewsUK’s NEST delivers first profit as it starts government loan repayment
‘Our aspiration to grow our private market allocations reflects our belief in the long-term value these investments can deliver,’ says NEST CEO Ian Cornelius
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NewsL&G partners with Blackstone to accelerate growth ambition
L&G looks to enhance its competitive advantage in annuities market and bolster its asset management position in key geographies
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NewsBritish Business Bank to support diverse, emerging fund managers with £500m
This includes £400m to support managers from underrepresented groups and £100m towards supporting female fund managers
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NewsJupiter acquires CCLA to expand UK footprint
The acquisition will allow Jupiter to expand existing presence in the UK local authority sector
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NewsBank of England warns against ‘mandation’ of pension investment strategy
BoE governor Andrew Bailey’s clear objection puts the spotlight on the Pension Schemes Bill’s future
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NewsUK plumbing pension fund picks WTW for outsourced chief investment officer
WTW was selected for its ability to tailor a solution that balances resilience with long-term value creation, says fund’s trustee chair
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NewsUtmost Life completes four full scheme buy-ins
New business premiums for the four deals totalled £177m
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NewsNow:pensions enters private markets with first investment
The investment includes an allocation to UK affordable housing
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NewsUK regulator to develop climate transition plan template for pension funds
TPR transition plan working group to present template to DWP later this year
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Spending Review and the role of British Business Bank
Plus: IFS pensions review and Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association rebrands to Pensions UK
