UK pension funds were ‘like a tuna fish in a paddling pool’ in relation to gilt markets
Amy Kessler, Professor Andrew Cairns, Professor David Blake and Marsha Kessler look at how schemes can make longevity assumptions post-Covid
Pension schemes and life insurers should be prepared for a modest change to their assumptions for mortality rates in the post-Covid-19 world, an academic study suggests.
Trends in longevity and mortality have proven difficult to forecast historically, but are vital to funding schemes and ensuring adequate retirement pots. James Phillips explores the key influences
The advent of collective pension systems could help the UK avoid demographic challenges which will make it "impossible" for society to help savers in retirement, experts say.
The Pensions Institute says the aviation sector's constant evaluation of mistakes to improve safety should be applied to pensions. Stephanie Baxter considers the report's findings
This week's top stories included a Pensions Institute report suggesting the aviation industry's practice of constantly evaluating mistakes should be applied to defined benefit pensions.
The aviation sector's constant evaluation of mistakes to improve safety should be applied to defined benefit schemes, as too many are making the same mistakes again and again, latest research shows.
Collective individual defined contribution (CIDC) schemes should be sought as the next form of pension provision, a university paper has recommended.
PP research finds concern over direction of travel for pensions after rapid market changes.