Infrastructure
How to build a balanced infrastructure portfolio
Infrastructure can offer investors a broad opportunity set. Martin Lennon looks at how schemes can build a diversified portfolio to reduce risks and generate both yield and capital growth
Too much diversification breeds diworsification
Nikesh Patel discusses the perils of over diversification in scheme portfolios
UK private sector pension fund consolidation: Lessons from abroad
Paul Traynor says UK schemes can learn a lot from the overseas experience of scheme consolidation
The role of real assets in DC plans
Vince Childers thinks DC schemes should take a look at real assets.
Can real assets help schemes meet funding goals?
UK pension trustees still need to meet their scheme objective, and should be taking advantage of their long term investment horizons. Vivek Paul looks at how real assets can be utilised
Three LGPS funds join GMPF/LPFA's infrastructure venture
The infrastructure joint venture launched by Greater Manchester and the London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) last year has grown to £1.3bn.
European pension plans see Brexit as headwind for global growth
European pension plans regard Brexit as a headwind for global growth according to a report by CREATE-Research and Amundi.
Infrastructure: Long-term investing with a social purpose
Peter Hofbauer highlights how responsible investment considerations should play an integral part of infrastructure investment decision making.
PIP hires investment manager from Lloyds Banking
Paul Gill has been hired as an investment manager by the Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP).
LGPS reforms are 'an appalling misuse of power'
Planned changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) investment regulations are akin to dictatorship, a Labour shadow minister has said.
How can DC default quality be improved?
Recent research from Cerulli Associates shows improving the quality of DC default funds is a major priority for the industry across Europe. Helen Morrissey looks at how this might be done.
Gilt yields pass 1% for first time since Brexit vote as sterling slump continues
Benchmark 10-year gilt yields passed 1% yesterday for the first time since June's referendum, as overseas investors continued to shed sterling assets over fears of a 'hard' Brexit.
Is the pensions world completely mad - or is it just me?
Kevin Wesbroom looks at the issues the industry faces around liabilities
PIC invests in CPI-linked debt for Teesside renewable plant
The Pensions Insurance Corporation (PIC) has invested in a £100m infrastructure debt deal to finance the building of the Teesside Renewable Energy Plant.
Three quarters of schemes to raise infrastructure allocation
Infrastructure is set to be the most popular alternative investment among pension funds over the next three years, according to research.
Ex-Canadian plan executive joins Hermes' infrastructure team
Hermes Investment Management has hired Robert Wall, who joins from the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).
Reforming tax relief should be priority, says industry
There must be clarity on tax relief sooner rather than later according to PP research.
Can British Steel pensions be saved without cuts?
Financier Edmund Truell believes he can protect British Steel benefits. Michael Klimes examines the details
Pensions Infrastructure Platform completes first debt investment
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP) has completed its first investment for the PiP Multi-Strategy Infrastructure Fund (MSIF).
It is time to liberalise LDI and to take a more funding-led approach
Rupert Brindley says it doesn't make sense to mark pension liabilities to gilts.
Local Pensions Partnership creates £1.2bn UK property pool
The Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) has created a £1.2bn property investment pool to increase exposure to UK commercial and residential property.
Have your say: What pensions legislation will be dropped due to Brexit?
This week want to know what single pension policy is most likely to be dropped due to Brexit and whether it is the final nail in the coffin for annuities.
Is infrastructure debt the next big thing in pension investing?
Pension funds have traditionally had exposure to infrastructure through equity, but debt is increasingly being touted as an attractive route. Stephanie Baxter looks at whether it is suitable for schemes.
Partners Group launches first private market DC fund
Partners Group has launched the first private market fund for UK defined contribution schemes.
