For years, Australia's superannuation funds have collectively invested in infrastructure deals. Simon Mumme asks what their experience can teach UK pension funds joining the Pension Infrastructure Platform.
A group of 22 pension schemes has dropped a High Court case against Henderson Equity Partners for breach of mandate, after the fund manager agreed to pay legal costs.
A high court judge has ruled against the 22 pension funds attempting to sue Henderson Equity Partners for allegedly breaching the mandate for its Private Finance Initiative Secondary Fund II.
Hannah Brenton examines the latest developments of the Pensions Infrastructure Platform.
British defence firm BAE Systems' pension scheme deficit is creating "negative sentiment" among investors, lowering the target price for stock in the firm, banking analysts say.
FTSE100 firms with pension schemes heavily exposed to equities dropped 26% in value this month, pushing the combined index deficit up £30bn in just ten days.
BAE Systems' UK pension deficit has edged up to £3.7bn after liabilities increased by £387m in the past six months due to changes in assumptions.