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Manager selection key to direct lending
As direct lending matures and defaults begin to rise, institutional investors are placing greater emphasis on underwriting discipline, workout capabilities and manager specialisation.
How long should private markets stay in DC portfolios?
As private markets become established within DC portfolios, the next challenge is to determine how long members should remain invested after they reach retirement.
How L&G’s annuity portfolio is evolving
Roman Hederer explains how the UK insurer is adapting its annuity strategy through private markets, productive finance and new sourcing partnerships.
New PMP issue out now
The Q2 2026 issue of Private Markets Profile is now live.
Mansion House moves into execution phase
Pensions UK says the focus must now shift from headline commitments to the practical mechanics of deploying long-term capital into UK venture, infrastructure and…
New PMP issue out now
The Q1 2026 issue of Private Markets Profile is now live.
New PMP issue out now
The Q4 issue of Private Markets Profile is now live on our website
Institutional Venture & Growth Forum – full report
Comprehensive coverage of the event, including expert articles by selected speakers, is available to download now
UK pension funds weigh life sciences VC
Healthcare and life sciences are attracting institutional capital – but governance and fiduciary challenges remain barriers for both LGPS and DC funds
Investing at the crossroads of technology, security and climate
Alex van Someren on deep tech, national security and how investors can navigate the innovation frontier
Innovate UK calls for deeper investor partnerships
Attracting risk capital is essential to scaling innovative companies in the British innovation ecosystem
Busting the myths that keep UK pensions away from VC
Four persistent myths potentially prevent UK pension funds from accessing one of the most dynamic parts of private markets. Venture capital (VC) has long…