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Could DC be incentivising unintended private asset outcomes?
The rapid rise of evergreen and openend private market vehicles has been celebrated as a breakthrough for defined contribution (DC) investors.
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.
DC funds plot new course for private markets
Private markets have won a place in DC portfolios. Now schemes face the more difficult challenge of deploying capital at scale while balancing returns, fees, governance and growing political expectations.
Scottish Widows backs UK – but won’t be constrained by the Accord
From launching a sponsored LTAF to navigating fee caps and liquidity considerations, Scottish Widows is taking a cautious but deliberate approach to private markets in DC. Head of portfolio management Heather Coulson sets out the strategy.
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…
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
The rise of LTAFs – a game-changer for DC?
Long-term asset funds have made great strides in a short space of time, opening up access to private assets for DC members. Jason Holland assesses the…