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Howden Joinery Pension Scheme
The Howden Joinery Pension Scheme was established to deliver post-retirement benefits to employees of Howden Joinery Group plc. It functions under a trustee...
Howden Joinery Pension Scheme
The Howden Joinery Pension Scheme was established to deliver post-retirement benefits to employees of Howden Joinery Group plc. It functions under a trustee structure with Ian Arnold and Nilam Gardiner in documented roles. The plan closed to new members on 31 October 2012. The scheme deploys capital through a fund-of-funds model that includes real estate, private credit, insurance-linked securities, and bank capital relief strategies. Confirmed holdings include Threadneedle Property Unit Trust, CBRE Global Alpha Fund, ICG Longbow Funds IV and V, CVC EU Direct Lending 2021 Fund, Hayfin Capital Management 2018 Vintage Fund, and Robeco SDG Credit Income Fund. Allocations span the United Kingdom and broader European and global markets. Assets total 1.11 billion USD according to Altss records. The scheme works with Aon Investments Limited as investment advisor, Aon Solutions UK Limited as scheme actuary, RSM as auditor, and Willis Towers Watson as pension administrator. In March 2024 the Funding and Investment Committee conducted a manager review covering Robeco, ICG Longbow, and Leadenhall. The scheme maintains formal alignment with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its investment sub-committee and annual reporting.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
105 Wigmore Street, London, United Kingdom
Principals
Ian Arnold
Member Nominated Trustee
Nilam Gardiner
Group Pensions Manager
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Howden Joinery Pension Scheme?
Investment decisions are overseen by the Funding and Investment Committee. The committee works with external managers including Robeco, ICG Longbow, and Leadenhall. Ian Arnold serves as Member Nominated Trustee.
Does Howden Joinery Pension Scheme participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The scheme operates exclusively through fund commitments and limited-partner positions. Holdings include multiple vintage funds from ICG Longbow, CVC, Hayfin, and Patria Capital Partners.
What asset classes does Howden Joinery Pension Scheme allocate to?
Allocations cover real estate via Threadneedle and CBRE vehicles, private credit through ICG Longbow and Hayfin, insurance-linked securities via Leadenhall, and bank capital relief strategies via Christofferson, Robb & Company.
How is Howden Joinery Pension Scheme related to Howden Joinery Group plc?
Howden Joinery Group plc is the sponsoring employer of the pension plan. The scheme provides benefits solely to the group's current and former employees.
Does Howden Joinery Pension Scheme maintain climate or ESG reporting?
The scheme publishes annual climate disclosures aligned with the TCFD framework. Its investment sub-committee also monitors compliance with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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