IPE's United Kingdom Coverage
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News
TPR figures suggest government looks to extract surplus on low-dependency level
The government is looking to allow schemes more flexibility to enable surplus from DB schemes to be returned to employers
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Aon calls for member-centric innovation and transparency in bulk annuity market
Innovation around illiquid assets and transparency in funded reinsurance are also crucial priorities for the UK bulk annuity market, according to Aon
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Lufthansa completes three-in-one transaction with Royal London
Lufthansa Group has insured its three UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes with Royal London in one integrated transaction worth £120m (€145m). Each of the pension schemes had its own unique features but the parties worked together to run the bulk purchase annuity (BPA) transactions efficiently, offering bespoke contractual terms ...
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DeepSeek’s arrival increases risk for passive investors
But it provides upside for companies that use AI applications, or are keen to start doing so, according to investment experts
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Schroders’ UK pension scheme commits to running on
Scheme plans on harnessing DB surplus for DC contributions
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Special Report
Fiduciary management: Race for UK mandates intensifies
UK pension schemes with complex and diverse needs are turning to fiduciary management in growing numbers. Who will be the winners in this increasingly competitive sector?
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Opinion Pieces
UK fiduciary management industry needs to expand
The idea that too much choice limits freedom, known as the paradox of choice, is a powerful one. But the opposite is true as well, especially when it comes to the UK fiduciary management industry.
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Podcast
#13 Leaders in Investment podcast: Conversation with Morten Nilsson and Wyn Francis – CEO, CIO of Brightwell, UK
Morten Nilsson and Wyn Francis, Brightwell’s CEO and CIO, discuss the management of the BT Pension Scheme – the UK’s largest single employer pension scheme – including their investment strategies, ESG goals, relationships and adapting to industry changes.
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News
NEST in talks with managers that exited NZAM, CA100+
Diandra Soobiah, director of responsible investment at NEST, says dialogue around managers’ climate engagement may become less open and consistent
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PPF lowers levy to £45m as it expects more flexibility from government
DWP says it will consider giving PPF more flexibility to reduce its levy, supporting DB schemes and their sponsoring employers to drive growth
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BoE launches repo facility to help tackle severe Gilt market dysfunction
The CNRF will lend to participating insurance companies, pension schemes and LDI funds to help maintain financial stability
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UK government proposes tapping into DB surplus for economic growth
UK government is determined to encourage DB pension funds to deliver investment and drive economic growth
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Sanofi Pension Scheme signs £1.4bn buy-in with Legal & General
All members of the scheme are now insured via buy-ins with Legal & General
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UK BII opens calls for proposals for emerging economy climate finance solutions
In partnership with Mercer up to three proposals will be identified for funding consideration
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Regulators outline plans to support UK growth
UK chancellor has called on regulators to tear down regulatory barriers that hold back growth
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UKSIF urges government to incorporate net zero transition into growth plans
UKSIF CEO James Alexander speaks out after UK chancellor Rachel Reeves says that the pursuit of growth ‘trumps’ the government’s net zero commitments
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News
No surprise as UK government keeps auto-enrolment threshold frozen
£10,000 minimum threshold has been in place since 2014
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Analysis
Investors cautiously optimistic as US exits from Paris Agreement
Despite Trump’s decision, there are still attractive opportunities for those willing to invest with a long-term view, industry claims
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News
Jenny Buck joins London CIV as CIO
Buck will take up her new role as London CIV’s CIO in early March
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Brunel, NEST to help steer body eyeing ‘friction’ in UK equity markets
Investor & Issuer Forum to tackle contentious issues to enhance London’s equity market