UK Power Networks appoints BlackRock for £4bn fiduciary brief

Hope William-Smith
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BlackRock has been appointed as the fiduciary manager for the UK Power Networks Group of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (ESPS).

BlackRock was selected following a competitive tender process run by IC Select and will advise, design and implement the UK Power Networks Group's asset allocation and manager selection across all ...

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