Latest United Kingdom News – Page 3
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NewsRegulatory roadmap aims to steer UK pensions through reforms
The Pensions Regulator’s five-year strategy focuses on sustainable income in retirement
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NewsPensions regulator data shows modest private markets allocations across UK master trusts
Most UK master trusts have private market exposure, but few allocate more than 5% of default assets
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NewsUK government proposes phased implementation of Value for Money framework
Master trusts and large schemes will undergo first VfM assessment in 2028, with smaller schemes to follow in 2029
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NewsUK government launches consultation process on £25bn DC scale rules
Department for Work and Pensions seeks industry feedback on implementing £25bn DC scale requirements before consulting on detailed regulations in 2027
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NewsUK outlines roadmap for DC assessments, scale reforms and DB changes
Government confirms timelines for DC value-for-money assessments, consolidation reforms, guided retirement and DB surplus measures
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NewsBrunel Pension Partnership to enter liquidation this year as it ceases trading
UK-based investment pool is going through process of winding down, with a view to handing over to a liquidation partner later in the year
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NewsNEST commits £200m venture capital with Schroders Capital
The master trust expects the allocation to grow over time and reach £1bn by 2030
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Andy Burnham's focus on innovation and economic growth
Plus LGPS pooling; DB surplus release
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NewsBritish Coal fund switches in-house model with BlackRock as fiduciary manager
Closed UK pension scheme replaces bespoke in-house investment governance model with BlackRock fiduciary management appointment
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Opinion PiecesWhen pension professionals hold the key to a nation’s fortunes
Jos Vermeulen, head of solution design at Insight Investment, says a well-designed DB surplus regime could be a win-win on many levels
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NewsUK’s LGPS pooling guidance confirms wider investment powers for asset pools
Guidance clarifies investment responsibilities as Local Government Pension Scheme pools assume greater authority while funds retain fiduciary oversight
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NewsNZAOA launches AI tool to benchmark asset manager climate stewardship
The new framework, which will be published in full later this year, finds that no asset manager currently meets the highest climate stewardship standard
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NewsDB endgame strategies reshape professional trustee market, WTW finds
Growing DB endgame activity is driving governance changes, boosting sole trusteeship and regulatory oversight
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NewsAlecta invests $110m in responsAbility climate fund
Swedish occupational pension fund expands climate finance portfolio with third responsAbility mandate
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NewsTPR backs innovative DB endgame options as scheme surpluses grow
Improving UK defined benefit funding positions prompts regulator to support broader endgame strategies beyond traditional buyouts
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NewsFinance Transition Centre urges investors to disclose climate policy dependencies
Steve Waygood calls on pension funds to treat climate policy as fiduciary issue
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NewsLGPS leaders urge UK government to ‘leave us alone’ after decade of reform
Local government pension scheme leaders say UK government should trust scheme’s existing governance and fiduciary framework
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NewsLothian fund retains stake in Thai oil major following review
Scottish LGPS fund said enhanced engagement remains appropriate where fossil-fuel companies demonstrate credible transition progress
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NewsNEST member assembly delivers recommendations on best interests investing
Recommendations from a deliberative assembly of members will inform NEST’s investment strategy review and decisions about future member involvement
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NewsPPF, USS picked to join UK government’s senior-level financial markets forum
The Market Engagement Group is due to meet twice a year, with a maximum of 10 members at each meeting
