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Schroders lands £3bn fiduciary mandate from E.ON scheme
Schroders will take on the management of the portfolio for the £3bn E.ON UK Group pension fund, which is part of the £29bn Electricity Supply Pension Scheme.
Scottish Widows buys into private markets through new master trust strategies
The master trust provider has launched two new investment portfolios with exposure to private markets through bespoke long-term asset funds.
Fiduciary managers ‘at early stage’ of AI adoption
Isio research has found that 85% of fiduciary managers are using AI in some form, but few are close to using it for significant investment work.
Act now to address ‘systemic failure’ in UK investment, PIC urges govt
Pension Insurance Corporation has set out a series of policy reform proposals in a new report, aimed at expanding the pipeline of investable assets for institutions in the UK seeking to invest closer to home.
VLK wins £2.5bn fiduciary mandate from engineering company schemes
Van Lanschot Kempen will oversee the investment of £2.5bn across the Lafarge UK Pension Plan and the Aggregate Industries Pension Plan, both sponsored by Swiss company Holcim.
Ground rent reform could hit real estate investment, ABI warns
The insurance industry trade body has warned that proposals contained in the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill “set a troubling precedent” and could reduce the appeal of investing in housing.
Lothian backs fossil fuel resolutions for Shell and BP AGMs
Three local authority pension funds have joined an international coalition of investors to file fossil fuel-related shareholder resolutions at oil giants BP and Shell.
Private markets latest
Scottish Widows buys into private markets through new master trust strategies
The master trust provider has launched two new investment portfolios with exposure to private markets through bespoke long-term asset funds.
LGPS Central hires Dowdall to lead local investment drive
LGPS Central, one of the asset pooling companies for the Local Government Pension Scheme, has named Paddy Dowdall as investment director for local investment.
Global investment outlook: Navigating a complex landscape
Pensions Expert asked consultants and asset managers for their views on the continued dominance of US equities in investment portfolios, how to mitigate geopolitical risks, and whether private markets have been overdone.
Outlook 2026: How pension schemes can support the UK economy
Pensions Expert explores the opportunities and challenges for investors seeking to increase their domestic allocations in 2026, with the help of master trusts and asset managers.
ESG and sustainability
Climate change and fiduciary duty: how can trustees plan for an uncertain future?
What will be the financial impact of global temperature increases? Predicting the future is uncertain, but it doesn’t mean pension schemes can afford to put it off until later, writes Authently’s David Kneale.
The Friday Takeaway: Fiduciary duty calls
A worrying new climate change report should have the whole pensions sector thinking hard about their long-term strategies and what is in members’ and savers’ best interests, writes Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve.
Climate change economic impact underestimated, IFoA report warns
A new report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the University of Exeter has painted a stark picture of the significant negative impact of climate change on the global economy.
IFoA highlights expanding actuarial role in climate and sustainability work
More than 80% of respondents to the organisation’s thematic review reported an increase in actuarial involvement in climate-related activity in recent years.
Governance for Growth seeks to bust myths as Pensions UK lends support
Pensions UK has teamed up with the Governance for Growth Investor Campaign, which is chaired by Railpen and also includes some of the UK’s largest pension schemes.
Securing our future: Climate risk and the Pension Schemes Bill
Liberal Democrat MP Manuela Perteghella explains why her party is lobbying to include climate-related investment restrictions in the Pension Schemes Bill, as MPs debate the legislation in its third reading.
Consultants news
First Actuarial acquires employee benefits client book from EBP
First Actuarial has acquired a book of almost 70 employee benefit clients from a small employee benefits adviser after two of its three directors decided to retire and dissolve their partnership.
Independent Governance Group buys KGC to boost governance services
The professional trustee and services firm has acquired governance consulting specialist KGC Associates, led by managing director Kim Gubler.
Isio appoints former Vidett co-CEO as part of boost to senior team
The hires of Naomi L’Estrange and Gareth Roberts to senior positions highlight the company’s growth ambitions following last year’s strategic investment by private equity firm Aquiline.