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Mega funds, mega pools and mega changes – the impact of the UK Government’s pension reforms on private capital
Investor Intelligence

July 2025

Mega funds, mega pools and mega changes – the impact of the UK Government’s pension reforms on private capital

This article examines the UK Government’s sweeping pension reforms – from mega-pools to local investment mandates – and what they mean for private capital managers across DC, DB and LGPS schemes.

The macroeconomic backdrop to the private capital market - June 2025
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July 2025

The macroeconomic backdrop to the private capital market - June 2025

This article considers our views on how certain macroeconomic developments may impact the private capital markets.

Investing in investors: fund manager M&A from GP stakes to strategic acquisitions
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July 2025

Investing in investors: fund manager M&A from GP stakes to strategic acquisitions

This note explores two common types of transaction at opposite ends of the spectrum: GP stakes deals, where investors deploy LP capital to acquire minority interests in managers; and strategic acquisitions, where buyers typically take a majority stake with a path to full ownership over time.

Rethinking European defence: Emerging opportunities and risks across the European defence supply chain
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June 2025

Rethinking European defence: Emerging opportunities and risks across the European defence supply chain

How private capital is approaching the evolving €326bn European defence sector – fund structures, regulation and deal dynamics.

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UK pension schemes

This updated report takes stock of the ongoing pension reforms and their impact on each sub-sector of the UK occupational pensions market and the opportunities and challenges they may pose for private capital.

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HMRC publishes new guidance on reporting carried interest in personal tax returns

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VAT compliance "nudge" letters from HMRC target private equity firms

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The Court of Appeal’s decision in the BlueCrest salaried member rules case

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Pillar Two: what investment funds need to know

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Handling HMRC enquiries: tips for success

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