Infrastructure

Pension funds around the globe are collaborating and cutting out the middleman, writes PP

The pensions industry believes it is right for the Financial Conduct Authority to make specialists scrutinise transfers.

The Railways Pension Scheme will look to partner with other pension funds as it seeks the best ways to increase its exposure to illiquid assets.

The UK's first sterling bond linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been issued to help finance the building of a tube link in London.

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.