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L&G utilises private markets to help support UK growth
Real estate, infrastructure and private debt used to add purpose to its investment strategy

NatWest Cushon confirms natural capital allocation
UK master trust invests in Aviva Investors’ Carbon Removal Fund

LPs plan to boost secondaries & private credit
Asset owners respond to geopolitical and trade concerns with move to defensive private markets asset classes

Retail platforms prepare for private markets
Platform One’s Alex Cowan-Sanluis talks to PMP about the future demand from retail and wealth investors and the challenges platforms face being able to support access

FCA finalises PISCES private stock market rules
UK regulator says it will open the door to more opportunities and facilitate access to growth companies
Solvency UK: Insurers benefit from private market options
The loosening of matching adjustment restrictions in Solvency UK presents life insurers with new opportunities and the potential for greater diversification

Aegon AM launches Capital Call Finance Fund
New fund provides an opportunity to invest alongside co-investors
Schroders hits $600m final close for Global Innovation XI
Schroders Capital ends fundraising for its latest venture and growth fund in an established series
Insurers explore role for venture capital
Institutions encouraged to support UK growth and technological development

Smart Pension commits 15% of growth fund to private markets
Master trust makes move to provide access to critical growth sectors of UK economy
Frontier Development Capital picks up BBB backing for Evolution Fund
£81.5 million regional SME investment vehicle is also supported by a West Midlands pension fund
ICG delivers ‘milestone’ $24bn fundraising year
Intermediate Capital Group sets sights on European infra final close in June and secondaries launch this financial year
