Infrastructure

Alternative investments can be a good fit for DC but the 0.75% charge cap makes it difficult for schemes to diversify into them. Stephanie Baxter looks at what trustees can do.

The Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have agreed to acquire a stake in Associated British Ports (ABP) for around £1.6bn.

The government needs to stop bashing local government pension schemes and adopt a more encouraging and positive approach, according to Smith Institute director Paul Hackett.

PP asks why UK pension funds lose out to international rivals on infrastructure investments

Illiquid assets such as infrastructure present a big opportunity for schemes to make significant returns, according to Man Group chief executive Manny Roman.

Tesco's pension scheme has invested in the Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) to create better value for its members.

As the NAPF's infrastructure platform reaches its first anniversary, PP finds a mixture of scepticism and optimism

The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) has embarked on a hiring process to establish its investment team, according to chief executive officer Mike Weston.

Investors are moving into assets which have a higher fixed yield than a government bond according to Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) economist James Carrick.

The local government pension schemes (LGPS) for Greater Manchester and London are already eyeing up infrastructure opportunities for their £500m joint venture.