Almost all listed asset managers have now signed up to the transparency code that launched 12 months ago to help local government funds get better cost data, writes Stephanie Baxter
Over the last 50 years, there has been a steady downward trend in property asset allocation. Charlotte Moore explores how scheme attitudes are changing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has eased new rules for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) after concerns they could pose barriers to infrastructure investment and even cause an asset fire-sale.
The Local Pensions Partnership (LPP) has set up a private equity structure, bringing together the investments of the London Pensions Fund Authority and Lancashire County Pension Fund.
Willis Towers Watson has introduced a secure income fund that provides a cash flow generating alternative to traditional credit and gilts.
Returns from privately held global infrastructure equity over the next 10 to 15 years will exceed average returns from a traditional 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds, J.P. Morgan Asset Management forecasts.
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.
Infrastructure is set to be the most popular alternative investment among pension funds over the next three years, according to research.
The cost and size of pension deficits are increasing which has consequences for trustees, company directors and shareholders. Michael Klimes asks if investors are starting to worry.
Partners Group has launched the first private market fund for UK defined contribution schemes.