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Last week, in partnership with NatWest Cushon, we also convened the third roundtable of the “Making Mansion House Happen” series in Leeds, bringing together senior investors, asset owners, and policymakers to advance practical implementation of the UK Government’s Mansion House reforms.
Since the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech in July 2023, major pension providers have committed to unlocking productive capital for the UK economy while upholding fiduciary responsibility.
Our top three takeaways and actionable recommendations from the roundtable are:
1. Pension funds need to build stronger investment capabilities and governance to identify attractive opportunities, supported by government and policymakers who need to provide consistent, long-term industrial funding strategy.
2. The manufacturing industry and universities need to explore commercialisation and collaboration pathways with institutional and private capital investors.
3. The VC ecosystem, including catapults and banks, need to engage with potential private capital investors and provide education, case studies, and proof points to build knowledge and confidence.
This roundtable responded to the Government’s follow-up review, providing a forum for senior decision-makers to explore how long-term capital can support nationally significant sectors.
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