Paulina Pielichata Senior Reporter - International/Europe/DC [email protected] 44-20-3823-9892 Ms. Pielichata is based in Pensions & Investments’ London bureau. She covers institutional investment and money management in the U.K. and Europe. See All Staff Page Recent Stories U.K.'s Pensions Regulator plans ‘fast track' for funding targets, recovery plans U.K.’s Pensions Regulator will create a “fast track” to help pension plans set funding targets and recovery plans under a new funding code. U.K.'s Asda Stores to offload $4.8 billion in liabilities with buy-in Asda Group Pension Scheme insured £3.8 billion ($4.8 billion) in defined benefit liabilities through a buy-in with Rothesay Life. PLSA's retirement living standards initiative getting broad support The retirement industry is embracing the PLSA's retirement living standards initiative to help participants set savings goals. Bipartisan support called crucial to U.K. pension reform bill Cross-party support from the U.K.'s dominant political parties for the Pension Schemes Bill is vital for its passage, PLSA delegates heard Thursday. NEST taps BNP Paribas Asset Management for private credit PLSA conference focuses on improving retirement for participants Speakers at the PLSA conference outlined key areas for boosting retirement outcomes for plan participants. U.K. outlines legislation to rein in pension plan abuses Penalties to pension fund executives and increased powers of the pensions regulator will be introduced to strengthen retirement plans in the U.K. Continued uncertainty on Brexit putting a chill on U.K. markets A lack of political agreement as to how Brexit should be delivered has investors in a bind. More investors wanting in on Europe-domiciled ETFs ETFs are playing a more crucial role in European institutional portfolios as pension funds need more flexibility in less certain times. Gender diversity is improving on FTSE 350 boards FTSE 350 companies improve their boards' gender balance ahead of 2020 target. Man Group AUM slips in quarter as outflows ramp up Man Group's assets under management fell 1.5% in the third quarter to $112.7 billion, driven in part by negative foreign exchange moves. LGPS Central picks FTSE Russell to provide benchmark for climate-focused fund LGPS Central chose FTSE Russell as the benchmark provider for its new global multifactor passive equity fund with a climate focus. Amundi promotes from within to fill global head of research post Monica Defend was named global head of research at Amundi, replacing Philippe Ithurbide. LD Pensions seeks smart beta equity manager National Grid U.K. secures $3.4 billion buy-in with Rothesay National Grid U.K. Pension Scheme insured $3.4 billion in a buy-in with Rothesay Life, marking the latest large pension risk transfer deal. Load More
Paulina Pielichata Senior Reporter - International/Europe/DC [email protected] 44-20-3823-9892 Ms. Pielichata is based in Pensions & Investments’ London bureau. She covers institutional investment and money management in the U.K. and Europe. See All Staff Page
