
Alastair O'Dell
Mansion House Accord could finance the energy transition
TSWG chair says master trusts should play a leading role in funding the energy transition – but only if the the Government provides adequate…

The Mansion House milestone
The Mansion House Accord and Pensions Bill are expected to substantially increase workplace pension scheme allocations to private markets, if the supply of attractive…

AI deals set for record year
US dominates venture capital investment in AI startups, with Europe starting to grow strongly

Nest’s ambitious allocations
The UK’s largest master trust has often led the way for DC investment in private markets. Rachel Farrell speaks to Alastair O’Dell about its investment strategy,…

PMP’s DC Summit report
PMP brought together leading institutional investors and asset managers to discuss the challenges the DC community is facing as it ramps up its private markets allocations

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

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

Insurers explore role for venture capital
Institutions encouraged to support UK growth and technological development

Seeking Northern exposure
Northern Gritstone’s Duncan Johnson talks to PMP about the North’s untapped potential, adding another research-intensive northern university to the Gritstone Family and his firm’s European aspirations
