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MRC Pension Scheme
The MRC Pension Scheme was established in 1975 to serve employees of the Medical Research Council. The scheme lists UK Research and Innovation as its principal...
MRC Pension Scheme
The MRC Pension Scheme was established in 1975 to serve employees of the Medical Research Council. The scheme lists UK Research and Innovation as its principal sponsoring employer and receives administration support from MNPA. The scheme allocates to private equity at 12 percent of assets and maintains a global real estate mandate with CBRE Investment Management. It also holds positions in pooled vehicles from BlackRock and Legal & General Investment Management as well as the State Street All World Screened Index Fund. Geographic exposure spans the United Kingdom and international markets. The scheme retains Aon and Redington as investment advisors and added Aptia Employee Benefits in 2024. It participates in trustee board meetings and investment subcommittee meetings focused on asset allocation and ESG integration.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1975
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Stretford
Corporate office
Maclaren House Talbot Road, Stretford, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who sponsors the MRC Pension Scheme?
UK Research and Innovation serves as the principal sponsoring employer. The Medical Research Council remains the original namesake and founding body.
Which advisors support the scheme's investment decisions?
Aon and Redington act as investment advisors. KPMG LLP provides accounting services and Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation serves in a legal capacity.
What asset classes appear in the scheme's portfolio?
Private equity represents 12 percent of assets. The scheme also maintains a global real estate mandate and exposure to index-linked bonds and diversified growth funds.
Does the scheme belong to any industry groups?
The scheme and its trustees are members of the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association.
How is the scheme administered?
MNPA provides pension administration services. Trustee oversight covers governance, manager monitoring, and actuarial valuations.
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