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National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) runs a public pension fund established in 2010. NEST is headquartered in London, UK. NEST offers a low-cost pension...
National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) runs a public pension fund established in 2010. NEST is headquartered in London, UK. NEST offers a low-cost pension scheme for low-to-moderate earners and their employers as a master trust administered by NEST Corporation.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
2010
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Peterborough
Corporate office
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who oversees NEST investment decisions?
NEST Corporation as the trustee body directs allocations. Specific portfolio managers such as Schroders Capital for private equity and BTG Pactual for timberland execute mandates.
Does NEST commit to external funds or make direct investments?
NEST uses both approaches. It holds direct stakes in projects like the Deansgate BTR development and participates in fund vehicles such as the Campbell Global evergreen forestry mandate.
What asset classes receive the largest allocations?
Real estate through Build-to-Rent joint ventures, infrastructure including offshore wind, and timberland across two $750 million programs form core holdings.
How is NEST governed relative to other UK pension schemes?
NEST is a statutory master trust created by legislation and remains accountable to the Department for Work and Pensions. This differs from trust-based or contract-based schemes run by private providers.
Which regions outside the UK appear in NEST holdings?
Timberland mandates cover the Americas and global markets. Public equity positions include US-listed names such as Amazon and Tesla.
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