What’s happening on scheme investments, including climate change, other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, stewardship, voting and reporting. This will mainly be of interest to trustees and fund managers.

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Compact launched on “high-growth investment”

Compact launched on “high-growth investment”

Twenty venture capital and equity growth firms have agreed a Venture Capital Investment Compact committed to “develop[ing] a long-term and constructive working relationship with UK pension investors.” Over the next 12 months to October 2024, the signatories to the compact intend to build on the Mansion House proposals where certain pension providers agreed voluntarily to invest 5 per cent of DC scheme default fund assets in private equity and UK start-ups by 2030.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 13, 2023
Pensions Regulator chief executive speech on delivering investment returns

Pensions Regulator chief executive speech on delivering investment returns

On October 25, 2023, the Regulator published a transcript of a recent speech delivered by its chief executive, Nausicaa Delfas, at the Mansion House Pensions Summit, setting out the Regulator’s expectations, largely in relation to investment.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 13, 2023
Pensions Ombudsman’s first decision on overseas investment “amber flag” under Transfer Regulations

Pensions Ombudsman’s first decision on overseas investment “amber flag” under Transfer Regulations

The PO has published its first determination relating to an amber flag relating to overseas investments under the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfer) Regulations 2021. The member’s complaint was dismissed.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 13, 2023
FCA publishes feedback statement on protection for long-term asset funds

FCA publishes feedback statement on protection for long-term asset funds

On October 30, 2023, the FCA published a feedback statement on coverage under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for long-term asset funds (LTAFs). In June 2023, the FCA had sought views on whether it might be appropriate to remove FSCS cover for regulated activities relating to LTAFs, but in light of the feedback received, it has decided not to take forward that proposal. Instead, it intends to consider any changes to the scope of FSCS protection for retail investments in the round, rather than excluding activities relating to certain investment products in isolation.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 13, 2023
Bank of England in process of developing pension schemes lending tool

Bank of England in process of developing pension schemes lending tool

The Bank of England has begun the design process in a “journey of 1000 miles” in developing a new lending tool for non-bank financial institutions including pension schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 25, 2023
DWP taskforce launches social factors consultation

DWP taskforce launches social factors consultation

In July 2022, as part of its response to the Consideration of social risks and opportunities by occupational pension schemes consultation, the DWP announced the launch of a new minister-led taskforce to ensure that focus on social factors continues to grow throughout the investment chain.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 25, 2023
Pensions Regulator updates DC schemes guidance on illiquid assets disclosure

Pensions Regulator updates DC schemes guidance on illiquid assets disclosure

The Court of Appeal (CA) has ruled on whether a large pension scheme’s investments in fossil fuels breached the trustee directors’ fiduciary duties and duties towards contributors of the pension fund.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 14, 2023
PPF publishes annual Climate Change Report

PPF publishes annual Climate Change Report

The PPF has published its third Climate Change Report, disclosing the climate-related risks and opportunities in its investment approach, with an aim to build understanding of the impact climate change has on the Fund.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 14, 2023
Pensions Regulator blog highlights trustees’ duties on climate scenario analysis

Pensions Regulator blog highlights trustees’ duties on climate scenario analysis

On August 29, 2023, the Pensions Regulator published a blog on climate scenario analysis under the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting framework for trustees of large occupational pension schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 14, 2023


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