Illiquid assets

UK pension trustees still need to meet their scheme objective, and should be taking advantage of their long term investment horizons. Vivek Paul looks at how real assets can be utilised

Financier Edmund Truell believes he can protect British Steel benefits. Michael Klimes examines the details

Helen Morrissey looks at how pension schemes are dealing with current turmoil in the property market.

Defined contribution (DC) schemes need to take a lead from defined benefit (DB) counterparts when looking to include illiquid assets.

The belief that maturing DB schemes should automatically move into bonds and gilts is being increasingly challenged. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores alternatives to the traditional de-risking model.

While DB schemes have upped their allocation to illiquid assets the same can't be said for DC. However, Charlotte Moore believes this could change

Niels Jensen looks at where investors can go to generate returns in the current environment.

PP asks if the alternative asset class actually delivers diversified returns during these market jitters.

The bulk annuity market will grow significantly over the next five years in spite of higher costs due to low interest rates and Solvency II capital requirements, according to Fitch Ratings.

Nicholas Ridgway and Aruran Morgan discuss the role illiquid bonds can play in a pension scheme portfolio.