All articles by Pamela Kokoszka – Page 7
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NewsPensions industry urged to help shape ‘value for money’ framework for DC schemes [updated]
The FCA has launched its consultation for contract-based schemes ahead of the DWP introducing equivalent legislation for trust-based schemes in an upcoming Pension Schemes Bill
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NewsBritannia Pension Scheme sells £72m investment in private credit fund
The transaction marks the first deal for Isio Fund Liquidity Options
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NewsFidelity to join ranks of UK LTAF providers
Asset manager announces regulatory approval for new type of UK fund focussed on access to private markets for DC schemes
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NewsMaster trusts expected to overtake own trusts by 2029
But just over a quarter of respondents expect to retain an own trust structure five years from now
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: New UK government’s pensions review
Plus: New DWP secretary of state and pensions minister, The King’s Speech, DB Funding Code and a new bulk-annuity market entrant
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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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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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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
