Published on 31/05/2021 Sovereign wealth funds and public pensions have steadily increased allocation to the self-storage sector, whether through direct investments, fund investments or publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs). For many large investors, REITs have offered the greatest opportunities for liquidity. Notable private deals on the public investorRead More →
You can apply via Gov.uk if you have already applied for your state pension, but otherwise you will need to phone the Pensions Department on 0800 99 1234 (or the NI Pensions Center on 0808 100 6165). You can backdate for three months, so the faster you check, the fasterRead More →
By Maiya Keidan and Nia Williams TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s biggest pension plan managers increased their investments in the country’s top oil sands companies in the first quarter of 2021, raising questions about the funds’ recent pledges to green their portfolios. The nation’s top five pension funds’ cumulative investment inRead More →
Many retirees fail to claim the various benefits, credits and discounts to which they are entitled. Here’s a rundown of all the help available for older Brits – make sure you don’t miss out. Retirees do not claim benefits More than half of eligible retired owners are not claiming theirRead More →
Joe Riggs, Director at Hudson Companies. (Getty, Hudson) Two New York City pension funds see opportunity to invest in new housing. Pension systems for public school teachers and city workers will partner with developer Hudson Companies in a joint venture to build middle-income housing in the city and neighboring suburbs,Read More →
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Forensic investigations reveal that gambling on expensive, high-risk and secretive alternatives … [+] Investments exposed pensions to significantly increased risk and reduced net returns. It’s time to stop the looting. getty Forensic investigations in Rhode Island, North Carolina, Kentucky and Ohio find gambling of 30% or more on high-cost, high-risk,Read More →
Private equity funds targeting real estate had about $356 billion in cash reserves in April. (Stock) Some of the biggest pension funds and private equity firms are gearing up to invest in commercial real estate again. Between March and May 2020, commercial real estate prices fell 11%, The Wall StreetRead More →
The pension credit is a means-tested benefit intended to help people who have reached the legal retirement age and have low incomes. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), which is responsible for paying for this benefit, urges people to verify their eligibility. Alternatively, the DWP tweet asked people toRead More →
A quarter of a million people could be deprived of their state pensions, according to a new study by LCP consultants. While there are legitimate reasons not to expect to receive their state pension, it is possible that many still do not receive what they are entitled to. The vastRead More →
Pension funds should be cautious about making deals with NN Investment Partners until the future of the asset manager is clearer, the consultants say. But existing customers have little to worry about, they think. “Uncertainty about the strategic direction of an organization never has a positive impact,” said Frans VerhaarRead More →
Texas House passed a bill that would require state pension funds to stop investing in companies that plan to divest in some form from fossil fuel companies. The state House of Representatives voted 92-51 in favor of the bill on Monday after the Senate approved Bill 26-4 on April 15.Read More →
I worked to get my full state pension when I retired, so why are people with pension credit better off than me? Answers from Steve Webb By Steve Webb for This Is Money Posted: 3:01 AM EST, May 3, 2021 | Update: 3:01 AM EST, May 3, 2021 As IRead More →