Alternatives

With UK pension schemes holding significant allocations to alternatives, Dan Melley looks at how they have weathered the latest crisis.

DC schemes are increasingly looking at investing in alternatives but face a number of challenges. Charlotte Moore takes a look at the issues they face.

Two in five European institutional investors, including pension funds, are hoping to increase their commercial real estate allocations over the next year, according to BrickVest research.

West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) has teamed up with M&G Real Estate and an unnamed Asian investor to acquire a £105m building in Manchester.

Local government pension funds have increased allocation to alternative assets and bonds over the past three years while equities have fallen.

Last year Tesco replaced its DB scheme with a low cost DC arrangement targeting investment strategies that push the boundaries of typical DC funds. Stephanie Baxter explores why the award-winning scheme breaks the mould.

There must be clarity on tax relief sooner rather than later according to PP research.

An OECD report has sounded alarm bells about scheme solvency in a low interest rate environment. Helen Morrissey takes a closer look.

Alternative investments can be a good fit for DC but the 0.75% charge cap makes it difficult for schemes to diversify into them. Stephanie Baxter looks at what trustees can do.