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October, 2021
LGPS funds deliver proof that pooling actually works
Investment pooling in the UK can drive still more value for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in the future, according to new research. It also shows that the benefits of scale in international markets have been demonstrated as “meaningful” and “realisable”, improving performance after fees, delivering better control over investments, and ...
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October, 2021
Golding makes an impact with €300 million global private equity fund
Munich based Golding Capital Partners has launched its first institutional impact fund of funds. The fund, the Golding Impact 2021, will follow a global private equity impact strategy based on environmental and social sustainability targets that are ambitious, quantifiable and integrated. It will focus on companies in Europe, North America and emerging ...
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October, 2021
Border to Coast seeks real estate manager and consultant
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership is searching for a UK investment manager and a global fund consultant as part of the move towards launching its real estate proposition on behalf of its 11 partner funds. The UK fund will be one of the largest FCA-regulated pooled real estate funds in the UK, with a potential target size of £3.5 billion. The global ...
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October, 2021
Sanlam launches sustainable infrastructure fund
Sanlam Investments has launched a Sustainable Infrastructure Fund that will focus on environmental sustainability as it invests in local (African) projects that drive economic growth, market development and job growth. It is targeting long-term, stable returns above inflation for investors. The fund was launched with commitments of £24.5 million, but ...
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October, 2021
ESG product gold rush brings dangers of mis-selling scandals, says Capco
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments now dominate the European asset management market. More than half the money that flowed into European funds in 2020 – a total of €1.4 trillion – was placed in sustainable products. A recent survey by Capco found that 63% of 550 global financial service professionals considered their products to ...
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October, 2021
UK public sector pension schemes urged to adopt new TPR code
Aon is urging UK public sector pension schemes to adopt the measures outlined by the Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) new code of practice. The code covers key areas every public service pension scheme should have high on its agenda, as the code will replace the existing guidance. The code places particular emphasis on the importance of cyber risk management ...
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October, 2021
WMPF issues climate change position statement
The West Midlands Pension Fund (WMPF) issued a climate change position statement in September, ahead of October’s COP26 conference in Glasgow, hosted by the UK government. It outlines WMPF’s approach to climate change, how it identifies risks associated with it and how it intends to mitigate the impact on its investments. WMPF aims to invest in ...
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October, 2021
Border to Coast saves partners £250 million
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership is set to deliver more than £110 million of cumulative net savings to its partner funds within the first decade of pooling, according to its third annual report. This figure is likely to exceed £250 million over a 15 year period, based on current funds launched and the pooling methodology as set out by MHCLG for time ...
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October, 2021
Oldham Council calls on GMPF to go green
The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) is being urged to divest from fossil fuels, following a resolution passed by Oldham Council in late July. A motion demanding GMPF divest of all fossil fuels was proposed by Councillor Sam Al-Hamdani (Lib Dems) and seconded by Councillor Louie Hamblett (Lib Dems) at a full meeting of the council on 14 July. The ...
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October, 2021
Birmingham partners with Lendlease to rejuvenate the city
Lendlease, a leading international property and infrastructure group with operations in Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas, has entered into a £1.9 billion joint venture scheme with Birmingham City Council. The Smithfield Birmingham development could create more than 8,000 new jobs and more than 3,000 new homes for the city, and create ...
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