NEST invites bids for sterling bond fund mandate

clock •

The National Employment Savings Trust Corporation (NEST Corp) today invited bidders for its actively-managed sterling bond fund mandate.

The pooled sterling corporate bond fund is not a new fund choice for members, but instead will be used as part of other NEST funds. The sterling bond fund will be used as part of the consolidation phase of NEST's retirement date funds, as part of de-risking in the pre-retirement fund and as part of the holding fund for pots that have reached their retirement date. Mark Fawcett, chief investment officer at NEST, said: "NEST Corp continues to evolve the way it delivers on its investment approach for NEST's members. "Our research suggests that providing further diversification to our ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Pensions

Budget 26: Government to get rid of two-year tax rule on lump sum death benefits

Budget 26: Government to get rid of two-year tax rule on lump sum death benefits

Changes will also be made to how tax due on excess lump sum death benefits is collected

Jonathan Stapleton
clock 28 October 2026 • 1 min read
Budget 26: State pensioners to be shielded from income tax

Budget 26: State pensioners to be shielded from income tax

State pension expected to rise to £13,036

Sophia Panayi
clock 28 October 2026 • 2 min read
Budget Media Watch: Healey to raise tax-free allowance for low-income state pensioners

Budget Media Watch: Healey to raise tax-free allowance for low-income state pensioners

Not expected to tinker with tax-free lump sum

Jen Frost
clock 26 October 2026 • 2 min read