Updated: First Clara transaction could catalyse £5bn of superfund deals

Landmark deal could herald ‘transformative change’ in the industry

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Jonathan Griffith: The deal reflects a reinvigorated commitment to delivering improved outcomes
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Jonathan Griffith: The deal reflects a reinvigorated commitment to delivering improved outcomes

The landmark superfund transaction between Clara Pensions and the Sears Retail Pension Scheme could herald a raft of similar deals – with new providers and similar solutions set to enter the market.

Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) - which acts as investment consultant to the Clara Pension Trust - said that, as highlighted by the transaction, the superfund model can enhance the support provided to m...

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