The UK's first superfund

As the fiduciary manager for Clara Pensions we are thrilled to support them on their journey as the UK’s first superfund.

The Clara transaction illustrates innovation in the market and serves as an viable alternative for DB pension schemes as they approach their end-game. For sponsoring employers, it provides the opportunity to move their pension scheme off their balance sheets whilst providing a high degree of security for it’s members. Lastly, we believe it has many potential benefits for scheme members given Clara’s ‘members-first’ ethos. Find out more in the video below.

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From concept to reality

Earlier this month Clara had the pleasure of announcing the first agreement with the Trustees of the Sears Retail Pension Scheme. In this video we talk to Clara’s Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Richard Zugic, to hear about this exciting journey.

Press release

Van Lanschot Kempen Supports Clara's Third Wates Mandate

Clara Pensions has agreed a transaction with Trustee of the Wates Pension Fund to fully take on and deliver its members' pensions. Founded over 125 years ago, Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies.

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There’s a saying in Dutch, Kom verder, it means many things and it’s our business philosophy. It captures the way we work with clients but also the way we steer our investee companies to deliver shareholder value through active engagement.

Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise, and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.

Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management (UK) Limited is registered in England & Wales with registration number 02833264. Registered office at 20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG Tel: +44 (0)20 3636 9400. Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management (UK) Ltd, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with reference number 166063.