Latest United Kingdom News
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NewsUK Nuclear Liabilities Fund selects Brookfield to manage initial $1bn
The mandate is designed around the multi-decade nature of the fund’s liabilities associated with decommissioning eight of the UK’s nuclear power stations
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NewsNEST delivers on Mansion House commitments, urging signatories to follow
NEST delivers on Mansion House’s Compact and Accord commitments, with CIO Liz Fernando calling on other signatories to start delivering on their commitments
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NewsUK pensions industry urges rethink of general levy as costs rise
Pensions UK warns proposed levy increases could undermine consolidation, member outcomes and value-for-money assessments across pension funds
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NewsNorfolk Pension Fund makes leadership hires to meet LGPS reform requirements
Appointments strengthen fund’s governance arrangements and provide clear senior leadership alongside independent oversight, says fund
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AnalysisUK pensions industry backs scale drive but warns against rigid rules
Government plans to launch formal consultation on scale policy in the second half of 2027
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NewsInvestors warn UK reporting reforms could weaken shareholder rights
UK government launches consultation on streamlined corporate reporting, including virtual-only AGMs
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NewsWarwickshire pension fund appoints Northern Trust as asset servicer
Northern Trust will support the fund with asset servicing capabilities that bring custody data, reporting and performance information together
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NewsTPT Retirement Solutions expects up to 14,000 members for CDC scheme launch
TPT has been developing its CDC proposition for around three years and plans to launch in mid-2027
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Multi-employer CDC enters new phase
Plus: Standard Life secures £2bn through partnerships with CVC Capital Partners, Prudential Financial, Goldman Sachs and MS&AD
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NewsStandard Life awards £3bn emerging markets equities mandate
The mandate will be invested across Ninety One’s emerging markets equity and Asia ex-Japan strategies
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NewsAon launches run-on solution aimed at smaller DB schemes
The solution is part of Aon’s Future DB services launched in early August
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NewsIndustry calls for practical, proportionate approach to DB surplus flexibility
The 12-week consultation on releasing surplus closed on 2 September
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NewsSamworth Brothers Superanuation Scheme in £400m buy-in with Canada Life
The transaction secures the future pension benefits of more than 3,000 pensioners and 4,000 deferred members in the food industry
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NewsPensions UK warns against LGPS structural overhaul
Recent public commentary on the future of LGPS overlooks the scheme’s success, according to Pensions UK
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NewsWood Pension Plan completes £1.7bn buy-in with L&G
The transaction secures the benefits for all 16,400 members of the pension fund for the engineering conglomerate Wood Group
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InterviewsSpotlight on UK LGPS: LPPI doubles assets to £60bn, boosts headcount and eyes co-investments
In the first in a series of interviews on British local government pension pools, LPPI is looking to make use of its greater scale in private markets, according to chief client and partnerships officer Matthew Graham, and to develop sustainable investment capabilities
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NewsStandard Life targets large DB schemes with £2bn pension risk transfer backing
Fresh capital backing will support competition for the UK’s largest pension risk transfer deals
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InterviewsChurch of England Pensions Board: Rising portfolio emissions
Church of England Pensions Board’s SaraTaaffe explains why falling portfolio emissions alone cannot show whether pension funds are driving real-world climate progress
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AnalysisEuropean pension funds bolster ESG in private markets portfolios
Asset owners across Europe are focusing more on private equity, seeking climate solutions and greater sustainability
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NewsTNFD calls for stronger due diligence on environmental crime
TNFD is encouraging investors to treat environmental crime as a financial risk requiring better data, due diligence and stewardship
