Infrastructure
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.
Secretary of state LGPS powers will be used 'sparingly'
The secretary of state's powers to intervene in the local government pension scheme (LGPS) will only be used where justified, according to the local government minister.
Could PIP solve the LGPS infrastructure challenge?
With FCA authorisation under its belt the Pensions Infrastructure Platform wants to prove its sceptics wrong. Mike Weston also tells Stephanie Baxter about his proposition for the LGPS
Aviva expands infrastructure debt team
Aviva Investors has appointed Florian de Chaisemartin as director of its London-based infrastructure debt team.
PIP achieves first close of infrastructure fund
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) has achieved £125m of investor commitments in the first close of its multi-strategy infrastructure fund.
What could an LGPS national infrastructure platform look like?
Discussions are progressing on creating a UK infrastructure investment platform to sit alongside the main LGPS pools.
Budget 2016: Government to set up LGPS infrastructure platform
The government is to launch a national infrastructure investment platform for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) through pooling.
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