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Standard Life launches Future Opportunities to improve member outcomes
Future Opportunities will give scheme members access to opportunities that were previously only available to professional investors.
Private market
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Scottish Widows adds private market funds to workplace pensions
Graeme Bold said: “Bringing private markets into workplace pensions is a major milestone in helping customers make the most of their retirement savings."
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Aegon LifePath to add private markets to £12bn workplace pension fund
From summer 2026, Aegon LifePath will invest in a wider range of asset classes including global private markets, protected equities and multi-asset credit.
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Mercer commits £350m to private markets for UK workplace pensions
The fund is expected to go live in early 2026, subject to approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Pensions & Retirement
Aviva launches new pension fund to boost private markets investment
The 'My Future Vision' strategy aims to improve diversification and to deliver returns in a risk-managed way, with the aim of handling market volatility better.
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CISI learning alliance targets major boost for UK business growth
The CISI Growth Unleashed Learning Alliance aims to support education and understanding of the Mansion House Accord.
Pensions & Retirement
now:pensions invests in affordable housing to improve member returns
Joanne Segars OBE said: “Investing in affordable housing presents an opportunity to generate strong financial returns for our members."
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Nest commits £450m to UK and European infrastructure through IFM partnership
Torsten Bell said: “I welcome the steps Nest, and the wider pensions industry, are taking to invest in more productive assets, from growing companies to infrastructure.
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Private market fund managers face technology and talent challenges, research reveals
According to CSC, hiring and retaining skilled professionals was another widespread challenge, with 39% of respondents ranking it as their top concern over the next three years.