All articles by Pamela Kokoszka – Page 5
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Pensions Review and Pensions Commission
Plus: Next phase of asset pooling; Connecting to the Dashboard; Attractive BPA market
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NewsACCESS partner funds on the look out for new pooling arrangement
The pools are expected to select partners ahead of the final decision deadline of 30 September 2025
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NewsJust Group to be acquired by Brookfield Wealth Solutions in £2.4bn deal
BWS intends for Blumont and Just to operate as a single, consolidated insurance group under Just Group brand
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Special ReportUK: Government prioritises economic growth over pensions adequacy
The UK government has put pensions at the centre of its economic growth plans but while it is making haste with some measures, issues like pension adequacy have been kicked into the long grass
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NewsSally Bridgeland steps down as Brunel’s chair for next phase of pooling
Patrick Newberry will replace Sally Bridgeland from 1 August
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News‘Hundreds’ of UK pension providers connected to Pensions Dashboard
The connection deadline for large pension funds is set between 30 April 2025 and 30 November 2025
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NewsPension professionals call for standardisation of bulk purchase annuity processes
SPP suggests that a more standardised approach to streamlined processes would be a significant, but not impossible, step
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NewsUSS flags gap between emissions data and physical climate risk
The Universities Superannuation Scheme has seen an increase in AUM to £76.8bn, and has a funding level 116%
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NewsWiltshire Pension Fund selects LGPS Central as preferred pooling partner
Wiltshire Pension Fund is looking for a new home following the government’s red light on Brunel’s business plan
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NewsFiduciary fees hold steady amid rising investment costs
Trustees should be alert to further consolidation or poor service as a consequence, warns IC Select’s managing director
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NewsHuntsman Pension Scheme in £205m buy-in deal with M&G
Momentum for smaller schemes continues to build
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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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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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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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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
