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UK Pension Fund Makes First-Time Bitcoin Investment

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

8 months ago


An unnamed UK pension fund has made its first investment in Bitcoin, representing 3% of its total assets. The news was confirmed by pension consultancy Cartwright and reported by Corporate Adviser.

Strategic Allocation for Long-Term Growth

The fund’s trustees reportedly engaged in a rigorous due diligence process, addressing essential considerations such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, security concerns, and the investment case for Bitcoin. Glenn Cameron, Cartwright's head of digital assets, notes that the decision aligns with the pension fund's 10-year investment horizon, viewing Bitcoin as a hedge against economic volatility and a means to diversify the fund’s portfolio. Sam Roberts, Cartwright’s director of investment consulting, explains that the investment is part of a forward-thinking approach to ensure long-term growth and stability.

Trustees are increasingly looking for innovative solutions to future-proof their schemes.Sam Roberts

Catching Up with Global Peers

Cartwright is urging UK institutional investors to explore Bitcoin investments to avoid lagging behind their international counterparts. Notably, several pension funds and large financial institutions worldwide have already taken steps to integrate Bitcoin into their portfolios. For example, the State of Wisconsin’s pension plan in the United States recently made its first Bitcoin allocation at a modest 0.1% of its total assets, signifying a more conservative approach compared to the UK fund’s 3% allocation.

Future Plans

The firm is also planning to launch a Bitcoin Employee Benefits scheme, allowing employers to contribute Bitcoin directly into wallets for their staff. According to Cartwright, five companies have already expressed interest in this scheme. Additionally, other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum are gaining traction. In the U.S., Michigan’s pension fund recently disclosed investing $10 million in Ethereum ETFs.

The UK pension fund's investment in Bitcoin signals growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies. This could mark the beginning of new trends in pension asset management focused on diversification and long-term sustainability.

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