private markets

Industry rejects increased allocation to private markets

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Industry rejects increased allocation to private markets

Market uncertainty and liquidity concerns cited as reasons to not increase allocations

clock 06 September 2022 • 2 min read
Private companies prove attractive to ESG investors

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Private companies prove attractive to ESG investors

David Helgerson says pension funds are focussing on ESG-oriented investments

clock 26 August 2022 • 3 min read
Border to Coast adds another £1.2bn to private markets

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Border to Coast adds another £1.2bn to private markets

Investments made in infrastructure, private equity and private credit

clock 12 January 2022 • 2 min read
'In the driving seat': Nest members welcome solar deal

Investment

'In the driving seat': Nest members welcome solar deal

AE provider invites members to tour solar park to see their pensions in action

clock 18 October 2021 • 3 min read

Investment

Border to Coast raises £2.7bn for private market investment programme

The Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has raised a further £2.7bn of commitments for its private market investment pool, as it continues provide new investment opportunities for its 11 Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) partners.

clock 02 June 2021 • 1 min read

Investment

Border to Coast makes £575m private credit allocation

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has invested £575m in private credit as part of a £3bn private markets programme also covering equity and infrastructure assets.

clock 06 May 2021 • 1 min read

Investment

After lockdown, money must be worked harder

Stephen O'Neill says the pandemic has highlighted the place for private markets in DC investment allocations.

clock 04 May 2021 • 3 min read

Defined Contribution

Exclusive: Smart Pension commits £100m to DC private market default strategy with Natixis IM

The Smart Pension Master Trust has allocated £100m of its default assets to seed a blended private market illiquids fund being launched by Natixis Investment Managers.

clock 23 March 2021 • 3 min read

Investment

Institutional investors pushing to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion in private markets portfolios

Institutional investors are pushing to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and seeking to address imbalances in private markets portfolios, according to a report by Mercer.

clock 23 February 2021 • 2 min read

Investment

Private markets in the post-Covid landscape

PP’s expert panel look at the role of private markets in pension scheme portfolios, and the trends expected to follow the pandemic.

clock 08 December 2020 • 18 min read
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