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Pension funds are becoming more active in the private equity secondary market at a time when activity is hitting historic highs. Helen Fowler finds out why investors are drawn in despite narrow spreads

APG Group; BNY Mellon; Dreyfus Corporation; Northern Trust; TRS; QIC; AXA Investment Managers; Acadian Asset Management; BlackRock; Aon Risk Solutions; SSgA; Mercer; RBC Dexia Investor Services; Schroders

Neil Bolding of Mercer suggests issues to consider when evaluating a de-risking exercise.

UK equity valuations are attractive in the medium term and can add alpha to pension funds, despite the recent volatility in markets, a fund manager says.

GIC; Neuberger Berman; PIMCO Australia; Mirae Asset Global Investments Group; AustralianSuper; SL Investment Management; FRTIB; FINANCIAL; EFRP; Mercer; Deutsche Asset Management

Mercer has expanded its Scottish consulting team with a new partner in its retirement, risk and finance business.

Russell Investments; OPERS; BNY Mellon Asset Management; Mercer; Baring Asset Management; The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association; Sciens Fund of Funds Management Holdings

The Nova Chemicals UK Pension Plan has agreed a £30m buyout with Pension Corporation covering the liabilities of its 155 members.

UK/US - Mercer has promoted Michael Dempsey to head up its investment management business for Europe, Middle East and Africa, replacing Tom Murphy who will take on a similar role in the US.

Mercer has promoted Michael Dempsey to head up its investment management business for Europe, Middle East and Africa.