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Coronavirus Blog: Scottish Widows extends easing of annuities applications; How to build cashflow strategies amid the pandemic
In this live blog, Professional Pensions brings together all the latest news on the industry's response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as regulatory and legal updates.
Have your say: Will the WPC's inquiry into the impact of pension freedoms be too overshadowed by Covid-19 impacts?
In this latest Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether you think the Work and Pension Committee's inquiry into the impact of pension freedoms between 2015 and 2020 will be too overshadowed by Covid-19 impacts?
Have your say: Will you attend face-to-face events in October if the government's pilots are successful?
In this latest Pensions Buzz, we want to know if you will be attending face-to-face business meetings and events from October should the government's pilots be successful.
Pensions Personality of the Year 2020 - The search begins
The search for Pensions Personality of the Year is now on - and we are asking you to nominate your favourites for the 2020 accolade.
FCA issues warning after website spoofed
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning after its website was copied onto a spoof domain.
DB funding - June 2020: PPF index sees small deficit reduction
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the June 2020 estimates on the various measures…
Guy Opperman, Charles Counsell and Margaret Snowdon among headliners at next week's PP Live
Over 500 people are now registered to attend Professional Pensions Live - the industry’s largest virtual conference & exhibition.
Available on demand... Louise Sivyer and Michelle Cracknell among the speakers at PP's DeskFlix event on the Future of DC
The latest virtual event in PP’s DeskFlix series took place on 7 July
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill being passed by the House of Lords, while The Pensions Regulator revealed its intentions to tighten expectations on the industry with the release of its 2020/21 corporate plan.
Women in Pensions Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
Here they are - the finalists for the Women in Pensions Awards 2020...
Available on demand... Dan Melley, Niall O'Sullivan and Susan Andrews among speakers at PP's inaugural DeskFlix event
The first virtual event of PP’s DeskFlix series took place on 23 June
Report: Pensions triple lock at risk from Covid-19 fallout
The Financial Times has reported that Rishi Sunak is preparing to break the Conservative party’s “triple lock” state pension pledge, amid Treasury fears that the policy could become unaffordable because of the fallout from the coronavirus crisis.
Guy Opperman and Charles Counsell to speak at PP Live on 13-15 July
Guy Opperman and Charles Counsell have been confirmed as two of the keynote speakers at PP Live, which will be held virtually on 13-15 July.
Webinar: How DC defaults will evolve in a post-coronavirus world
Professional Pensions’ expert panel discusses how defined contribution (DC) default strategies will change following the crisis.
DB funding - April 2020: Deficit falls by £7bn, says PPF
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the April 2020 estimates on the various measures…
Support needed! Premier walking 10,000km to support Cavell Nurses Trust
The staff at Premier, along with their families and friends, have embarked on a challenge to walk 10,000km in a bid to raise £10,000.
PP publisher Incisive Media acquires reviews site
Professional Pensions’ publisher, Incisive Media, has agreed to acquire the highly-regarded reviews platform Trusted Reviews, www.trustedreviews.com, from TI Media.
DB funding - March 2020: 114 schemes fall into deficit in March, says PPF
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the March 2020 estimates on the various measures…
UPDATED Independent Governance Committees: A list of who is sitting on which IGCs
PP looks at the pensions great and good who oversee contract-based schemes
WSB Awards 2020 - Enter now!
There are just a few weeks left to enter this year's Workplace Savings and Benefits Awards.
On demand: PP webinar on ESG integration
PP’s expert panel discusses the implementation and integration of ESG into investment
Video: TPR's David Fairs on employers suspending deficit contributions
In a video shared with Professional Pensions, XPS Pensions Group co-chief executive Paul Cuff speaks to The Pensions Regulator executive director David Fairs about employer suspension of deficit contributions and other regulatory guidance in the current...
Government bonds take hit as investors switch to cash
Government bond yields rose sharply this morning as investors came under increasing pressure to liquidate liquid assets to meet redemptions.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories include Aon’s $30bn purchase of Willis Towers Watson, and the tapered annual allowance thresholds increasing by £90,000.
Women in Pensions Awards: Nominees revealed
Here it is… The full list of the individuals and organisations that have been nominated for the Women in Pensions Awards 2020.
Webinar: ESG, Sustainable and Responsible Investing - TODAY at 3pm
Professional Pensions is holding a live webinar on ESG today at 3pm.
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
Here they are. The finalist lists for the UK Pensions Awards 2020.
Hear from TPR and PPF at PP's Risk & Scheme Funding Forum - register now
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and Pension Protection Fund (PPF) will deliver keynote addresses at Professional Pensions’ Risk and Scheme Funding Forum next week.
Guy Opperman confirmed as speaker for Professional Pensions Live 2020
Professional Pensions is delighted to welcome back pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman to open day two of Professional Pensions Live in 2020.
UPDATED: The biggest buy-ins and buyouts announced since 2007
There have now been a total of over 50 buy-in and buyout deals of over £500m announced since 2007. The full list is as follows...
Rising Star Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
Here they are. The finalist lists for the second annual Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards...
DB funding - January 2020: Gilt yield drop pushes up deficit by £64bn
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the January 2020 estimates on the various measures…
DB funding - February 2020: PPF 7800 deficit climbs 67% as coronavirus hits markets
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the February 2020 estimates on the various measures…
UPDATED: The full list of pensions ministers since 1998
There have been a total of 15 ministers responsible for pensions since 1997. Here is the list in full.
Professional Pensions Live 2020: Registration open
Professional Pensions is pleased to announce the launch of Professional Pensions Live – the new name for Pensions and Benefits UK.
Speakers announced for Women in Investment Festival
The latest line-up for the inaugural Women in Investment Festival has been announced, with just nine days left to qualify for the early-bird discount.
How DC investment strategy is evolving
Our panel discusses how DC investment will develop following AE implementation and the completion of master trust authorisation
Mark Versey: Assessing the benefits and challenges of real assets
In an exclusive Professional Pensions webinar, Aviva Investors chief investment officer of real assets Mark Versey talks about the benefits and challenges of real assets and some of the key issues for trustees and other investors to consider when making...
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - final day to enter
There are now just four days left to submit your entries for the UK Pensions Awards 2020…
DB funding - December 2019: Deficit halves as equities and gilts rally, says PPF
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the December 2019 estimates on the various measures…
Join us tomorrow for an exclusive live webinar on the latest PPF Purple Book
Professional Pensions is hosting the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to exclusively launch the latest edition of the Purple Book through a live webinar.
Professional Pensions magazine goes monthly
Professional Pensions is set to change the frequency of its magazine from weekly to monthly in response to a change in its audience’s content needs.
DB funding - November 2019: 'Temporary respite' for DB schemes as deficit falls £33bn
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the November 2019 estimates on the various measures…
General Election 2019: The pensions manifesto pledges
All of the major political parties have now unveiled their policies on pensions ahead of the general election. Professional Pensions looks at what they have promised.