Ex-TPR chairman to lead Lancashire and LPFA's joint venture
Michael O'Higgins has been appointed chairman of the £10bn asset and liability management (ALM) partnership between Lancashire County Pension Fund (LCPF) and London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA).
The former chairman of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will oversee the ambitious venture that pools the two schemes' assets with the aim of saving at least £32m in costs and boosting performance. LPFA...
More on Defined Benefit
Talk of a dashboard delay is 'just plain wrong'
Kim Gubler says the project to deliver the pensions dashboard is on track and that talk of a delay is incorrect.
Boohoo acquisition of Debenhams leaves schemes with PPF
The Debenhams brand and website has been acquired by online fashion retailer Boohoo for £55m, although the pension scheme, shops, and stock will not be purchased.
Eight schemes write to Number 10 to urge more action on climate change
Eight major pension fund executives have called on prime minister Boris Johnson and the government to allow the financial sector to contribute to the UK’s decarbonisation efforts ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
Think tank floats Aviva-backed lower income-focused retirement target framework
A pension benchmark for future living standards is necessary and feasible if enough attention is given to formulating an accreditation that will work for both employers and employees, the Resolution Foundation says.
UK Pensions Awards 2021: Open for entries
The UK Pensions Awards 2021 – which celebrate excellence within the pensions industry – are now open for entries.
