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LGIM Real Assets manages £36.3 billion in assets (as of 31 December 2020) and is one of the largest private equity managers in the UK. LGIM Real Assets invests in both debt and equities and across the risk-return spectrum, actively investing and managing assets in commercial, operational and residential real estate, as well as infrastructure, real estate, corporate and alternative debt. Ben Rodgers, Senior Director of Development, added: «By regenerating Newcastle Science Central, we will be able to deliver an ambitious vision for this landmark that will see new uses of Newcastle in Newcastle city centre, including state-of-the-art research offices and housing, new homes, hotels and public spaces, and thousands of new jobs in the region. This building permit is another big step towards achieving these goals with the construction of this flagship office building, which is expected to start on the site next year and be completed in early 2020. Julian Hobday, Director of Origination and Execution, LGRI, Adolfo Aponte, Managing Director, Lincoln Pensions and Tom Lukic, Trustee, Dalriada, discuss what happens when a limited company of a pension plan is taken over by another company and the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) agreement includes pension plan provisions that condition the sale on the elimination of future risk. The episode focuses on a transaction recently closed by Legal & General in November 2020, in which Lincoln strategically advised the seller. In this episode, Michala Crouch, Pension Administrator, speaks with George Hutchinson, Client Service Manager, and Lauren Alexander, Team Manager at the Legal and General Retirement Institution, about our partnership with the Client Contact Association (VAC). They also provide insight into how the client services team goes above and beyond that to provide excellent service to trustees and members. Darryl Brundle, Head of Longevity, and Ashley Kanter, Longevity Research and Innovation Specialist, talk about the impact of COVID-19 on mortality rates so far this year and discuss some of their key findings in legal & General`s internal data analysis. The episode also discusses how this is affecting the pension risk transfer industry and changes in behaviour in the wake of the pandemic. With a long-term perspective to sustain our investments, LGIM Real Assets continues to lead the way in ESG performance, addressing all environmental, social and governance issues at the asset and portfolio levels. In 2021, we are implementing a strategy as part of our commitment to net-zero carbon emissions across the real estate equity industry by 2050 and we have also committed to measuring the 20% social value of our platform by the end of the year. The value of an investment and any income that comes from it is not guaranteed and can both go down and up, you cannot get back the amount you originally invested.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. You should consult with an independent investment advisor before making an investment to determine if it is appropriate for your situation. As the regulatory landscape evolves, risk mitigation tools and solutions are also available to trustees to help them better secure and protect the benefits of their members. Holders and new entrants face the challenge of providing access and choice to the remaining £1.9 trillion DB pension bonds in the UK. In this episode, Frankie Borrell and Alexa Mitterhuber explore some of the different risk mitigation solutions available to pension plans. Dave Poulton, Chief Customer Officer, and Yawar Choudhry, Head of Customer Service Proposal, describe some of the challenges that COVID-19 has brought to customer service and what they have learned from the pandemic. The episode also shows how the customer service team has moved to remote work when the customer is a top priority, and we hear what our customers think of some of the new online processes introduced at the beginning of the lockdown. Episode 6 – Investing in a Pandemic Year – Risks and Opportunities We all know that markets are changing.

In recent years, however, we have experienced one of the most turbulent periods in modern history. However, market volatility can also create opportunities for pension schemes on the path to risk mitigation – during this period we have seen some of the most attractive mass annuity prices in the history of the UK market. Episode 2 – The impact of the pandemic on the life reinsurance market Frankie Borrell, Head of Client Solutions, and Aysha Patel, Director of Origination and Execution, explain how market volatility caused by COVID-19 has led to favorable pricing conditions for systems capable of processing. But when is the right time to reduce the risk of your program, what should you do to prepare for it, and how do you go about it? Legal & General Capital (LGC) is Legal & General Group`s alternative wealth management platform that creates assets for Legal & General Retirement and third-party clients to deliver better risk-adjusted returns to our shareholders. LGC has expanded its capabilities in a number of alternative sectors, including residential real estate; specialized commercial real estate; clean energy; alternative loans; and venture capital, all supported by long-term structural growth drivers, fill a funding gap and address a supply shortage supported by current societal needs. Founded in 1836, Legal & General is one of the UK`s leading financial services groups and a major global investor with total assets under management of over £1.4 trillion*, a third of which is international. We also offer powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, they underpin our leading retirement and coverage solutions: we are a leading international player in pension risk transfer, life insurance in the UK and US, as well as occupational pension schemes and retirement income. Through inclusive capitalism, we want to build a better society by investing in long-term assets that benefit everyone. This is the second office building for which Legal & General has carried out planning at Newcastle Science Central. The two office buildings, along with The Core – a 27,000 m² space for start-ups and SMEs – will form the gateway to Science Central.

The area between the three buildings will also be converted to a public square, which will improve accessibility to the site and provide important amenities for office workers, visitors and the surrounding community. Its purpose is to invest the capital of the company for the benefit of the company. LGC`s investments, which invest in the real economy and support the group`s focus on climate and inclusive capitalism, create jobs, change lives and contribute to a future without net carbon. Episode 1 – What can you expect in 2022? Industry experts expect 2022 to be another busy year for the pension risk transfer (TRP) market. In this episode, we welcome John Towner, Head of UK New Business, LGRI, and Sheena McEwen, Head of Distribution, LGRA, where they reflect on the trends that will be presented in the UK and US markets in 2021 and what we can expect in 2022. Episode 3: How to Determine If You`re Ready for a Legal & General Risk Mitigation Transaction Has Over $29 Billion. GBP has invested in levelling the regional economy, including through major regeneration programmes in the UK, and has recently committed to running all new homes at net-zero carbon emissions from 2030. Legal & General announces that it has secured planning for its second Class A office building in Newcastle Science Central as it continues to transform UK cities and regions, boost local jobs and drive economic growth.