private markets

Organisation now manages the pensions of two million savers and 100,000 employers

Scheme said this helps build on its ambition to increase its private markets allocation to 30%

Service will provide access to £33bn in assets and more than 600 pension and wealth clients

Nearly three-fifths of UK asset owners say liquidity has become more important to their investment strategy

LTAF seeded by two UK DC schemes with BlackRock scheme allocating 20% to the fund

Trade body also launches call for action asking for clearer end-to-end investment pathways

When capturing the potential that private markets could offer defined contribution schemes, trustees need to ensure they have absolute clarity on fees, fund structures and liquidity, says BlackRock’s James Rowe.

Howden research finds majority of providers targeting increased allocations to private markets

Vidett’s Alison Hatcher speaks to Aviva Master Trust chair Chris Noon

Future Opportunities aims to help drive better outcomes by embracing private markets