Investment

An “early warning” tool has been launched by Hymans Robertson to help defined benefit (DB) schemes understand which potential regulatory approach will be more suitable for their current funding strategy.

The code of practice on sole trusteeship being developed by the Association of Professional Pension Trustees is expected to be published within months, chairwoman Nita Tinn says.

HM Treasury has announced it will resume the cost control mechanism for public sector pension schemes, noting the concern that the 18-month suspension has caused.

Alternative asset manager Gresham House is set to launch a residential property strategy targeting institutional investors and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds.

The economic crisis caused by Covid-19 has reinforced The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) view that its defined benefit (DB) funding principles are “right”, says David Fairs.

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds must carry out assessments urgently to understand the impact of the McCloud judgment, says Aon.

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…

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will open a consultation on planned changes to its codes of practice by the end of the year.

Neil Woodford has taken on an advisory role with specialist asset manager Juno Capital as he looks to return to the investment industry, according to reports.