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December, 2019
Largest asset owners are critical to aiding climate change
Recent research by the Thinking Ahead Institute shows that the world’s largest asset owners have to direct capital in a sustainable way, making a significantly positive impact on issues including climate change. The Asset Owner 100 (AO100) – the world’s 100 biggest asset owners – account for $19 trillion, up 1.7% from last year, according to the ...
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December, 2019
Seeking income from real estate
James Allum, Client Relationship Manager, Real Estate Investment Management, Columbia Threadneedle Investments. James Allum of Columbia Threadneedle Investments makes the case for investment in long-lease real estate to provide reduced risk exposure plus income returns in excess of gilts and inflation Pension fund trustees are living through an ...
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December, 2019
New government must prioritise pensions, say PLSA
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) calls on prime minister Boris Johnson’s new government to urgently follow through on its manifesto pledges for pensions. But it must not stop there if it wants to ensure more people achieve a better income in retirement. Workplace pensions are a vital part of the UK economy, providing an essential ...
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December, 2019
PIC invests £250 million in City of London
Pension Insurance Corporation, a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, has invested £250 million in debt issued by the City of London Corporation for an ambitious programme of major projects designed to benefit the Square Mile, London and the UK. The projects include the proposed relocation and development of three of the city’s historic ...
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December, 2019
The diversification and performance potential of global small-cap stocks
Trevor Gurwich, Senior Portfolio Manager, American Century. Jim Shore, Senior Client Portfolio Manager, American Century. Trevor Gurwich and Jim Shore of American Century identify the advantages of a dedicated global approach to small-cap asset allocation, but warns that this is a complex marketplace requiring rigorous research and analysis While ...
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December, 2019
Infrastructure equity as a source of sustainable income
Nick Spencer, Managing Director, Arjun Infrastructure Partners. Nick Spencer of Arjun Infrastructure Partners discusses what infrastructure equity can offer investors seeking “Gilts-Plus” investment characteristics In an enduring low yield and low growth investment environment, many institutional investors are searching for alternative investment ...
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December, 2019
Investment pools back renewable energy move
Cubico Sustainable Investments, a global investor in renewable energy, has announced the sale of a substantial minority stake in its UK operational wind and solar portfolio to GLIL Infrastructure, the £1.8 billion infrastructure fund backed by Northern LGPS and Local Pensions Partnership. The transaction sees GLIL acquire a 49% equity stake in the ...
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October, 2019
LGPS pool seeks expression of interest for sustainable equities offering
Brunel Pension Partnership is launching a call for expressions of interest for its sustainable equities offering. “This is an exciting opportunity to work with Brunel on an innovative, positive approach to pensions investment,” said Mark Mansley, Brunel’s chief investment officer. “The portfolio aims to generate excellent long-term financial returns ...
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October, 2019
Omnis expands fund choice for investors
Omnis Investments, Openwork’s £7 billion specialist asset management company, is expanding the choice for its clients with the launch of nine new funds and the appointment of four new investment managers. The new funds bring even more high-quality investment managers to the Omnis proposition and deliver increased diversification and asset class ...
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October, 2019
The ever-evolving cycle of alternative investments
Venilia Batista Amorim, LAPF Investments. Venilia Batista Amorim examines how alternative investments have developed to become a key component of asset allocation Although the rules of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) are set nationally, it is administered at local level by administering authorities, whose responsibilities include managing ...
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