PPF

Investor Profile

PPF’s Kenneth warns PE investors face tougher times ahead

The CIO of the United Kingdom's Pension Protection Fund warns that traditional private equity models are no longer going to reap the same return. It's led the fund to explore opportunities in the European mid-market.

Sarah RundellApril 14, 2022

Real Estate

Post-Brexit uncertainty reigns

‘Selective optimism’ in UK real estate, infrastructure and other assets characterises investors across Europe as they scramble to tell the genuine opportunities from fool’s gold following Brexit.

Sarah RundellMarch 15, 2017

Investor Profile

PPF looks to hybrids

The Pension Protection Fund was set up nearly a decade ago to protect members of UK defined benefit pension where the sponsor became insolvent.More insurance provider than pension fund it’s risk tolerance is low and its investments conservative. But chief investment officer, Barry Kenneth, says the portfolio is evolving, including a new allocation to hybrids […]

Amanda WhiteJuly 23, 2014