UK schemes prepared for currency volatility as Syriza takes victory in Greece

The Greek election results may have a resounding impact on UK pension schemes, Natasha Browne finds

clock

Europe has been waiting with bated breath for the Greek election results. With three-quarters of the votes counted, the anti-austerity party Syriza is on course to win. It has taken 149 seats so far, leaving it just two short of an outright majority.

The peripheral economies - Spain, Portugal, Ireland and Italy - have been watching the debate with keen eyes. If Syriza manages to negotiate any concessions for Greece, these countries could begin ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Pensions

Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
  • Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders

Join now

 

Already a Professional Pensions
member?

Login

More on Investment

Nest seeds first investment into infrastructure debt fund with IFM Investors

Nest seeds first investment into infrastructure debt fund with IFM Investors

Government-backed master trust commits around £446m to infrastructure debt fund

Martin Richmond
clock 20 May 2025 • 3 min read
Partner Insight: New pathways to alternative credit

Partner Insight: New pathways to alternative credit

Nuveen
clock 20 May 2025 • 2 min read
L&G to acquire 75% stake in Proprium to expand private markets platform

L&G to acquire 75% stake in Proprium to expand private markets platform

Purchase in real estate investor will help L&G accelerate growth into new markets

Jonathan Stapleton
clock 19 May 2025 • 3 min read
Trustpilot