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DB transfer values hit record highs during August

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DB transfer values hit record highs during August

The latest analysis from XPS Pensions Group’s transfer watch

clock 27 September 2021 • 1 min read
Strike ballots over USS pay and pensions to open within weeks

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Strike ballots over USS pay and pensions to open within weeks

UCU confirms strike ballots will open at UK universities on 18 October

clock 22 September 2021 • 2 min read
Huge increase in number of DB schemes considering a PIE

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Huge increase in number of DB schemes considering a PIE

Research found the number of DB trustees considering a PIE rose by 40% this year

clock 22 September 2021 • 2 min read
Exclusive: Covid experience boosts trustee risk appetite

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Exclusive: Covid experience boosts trustee risk appetite

Findings also show lack of knowledge is holding trustees back from capitalising on this

clock 15 September 2021 • 2 min read

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DB funding - August 2021: Surplus rises with bond yields

PPF index finds a 104.7% funding level, although 2,483 schemes remain in deficit

clock 14 September 2021 • 5 min read
Morrisons trustees secure scheme protection from CD&R

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Morrisons trustees secure scheme protection from CD&R

The deal with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice will provide additional protection for the schemes

clock 14 September 2021 • 2 min read
20 years on, Boots clearly led the way with LDI

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20 years on, Boots clearly led the way with LDI

Headline news in 2001 is now good news for members, says James Mullins

clock 08 September 2021 • 3 min read
Demand for inflation hedging to lead to £200bn scheme loss

Investment

Demand for inflation hedging to lead to £200bn scheme loss

Negative real returns coupled with RPI reform mean schemes will see a big impact

clock 07 September 2021 • 2 min read
USS trustees accept employer reform plans

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USS trustees accept employer reform plans

60-day consultation set to begin as USS trustee chair says price of certainty more expensive

clock 06 September 2021 • 2 min read
Most schemes expect to reach long-term target by 2031

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Most schemes expect to reach long-term target by 2031

Aon analysis finds best funding levels for 2019-2020 valuations of any historic tranche

clock 03 September 2021 • 1 min read
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