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      In this webinar, PP editor Jonathan Stapleton will be joined by BMO’s chief economist Steven Bell and director of fiduciary management, Christy Jesudasan, alongside PTL trustee director Melanie Cusack and Isio’s head of fiduciary management oversight Paula Champion to discuss the significant impact of these themes on the pensions sector.

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      Pension schemes are now facing increasing government, regulatory, and member demand to manage the financial risks associated with the anthropogenic consequences of the environmental crisis. But how best to manage this transition to net-zero? And, in the rush to invest in carbon friendly assets, are investors potentially missing out on potential returns generated by the transition theme, investing in assets that may not be carbon neutral but have the potential to significantly improve their environmental credentials over time. This webinar will discuss at the transition theme, look at the opportunity set available and ask how this can help schemes achieve superior returns while moving towards a net-zero portfolio.

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PLSA unveils six policy board appointments
PLSA unveils six policy board appointments

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has appointed six members to its policy board as it lays down a defined benefit (DB) funding-centric priority list for 2021.

  • Appointments
  • 26 January 2021
Tender Watch: GMC scheme reappoints Aon; Homes England hires Hymans; Civil Service appoints NTT Data for CSPS and RMSPS schemes
Tender Watch: GMC scheme reappoints Aon; Homes England hires Hymans; Civil Service appoints NTT Data for CSPS and RMSPS schemes

Professional Pensions rounds up some of the latest tender awards from across the industry.

  • Industry
  • 21 January 2021
Evonik scheme completes £544m full buy-in with L&G
Evonik scheme completes £544m full buy-in with L&G

The defined benefit (DB) scheme of Evonik Holdings UK has agreed a £544m full buy-in with Legal & General (L&G) Assurance Society.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 19 January 2021
TPR's long-term funding approach 'will put extra financial pressure' on scheme sponsors
TPR's long-term funding approach 'will put extra financial pressure' on scheme sponsors

The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) long-term funding approach will put extra financial pressure on UK pension scheme sponsors, according to Aon.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 15 January 2021
Marie Curie completes £30m buy-in with L&G in first 2021 deal
Marie Curie completes £30m buy-in with L&G in first 2021 deal

The Marie Curie defined benefit (DB) scheme has entered into a circa £30m full scheme buy-in agreement with Legal & General (L&G) Assurance Society.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 14 January 2021
Buy-in and buyout volumes to reach £30-£40bn in 2021; Superfund 'floodgate' may open
Buy-in and buyout volumes to reach £30-£40bn in 2021; Superfund 'floodgate' may open

Between £30bn and £40bn of pension risk is expected to be transferred to insurers via buy-ins and buyouts this year, Aon says.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 04 January 2021
Building back better: Hopes and fears for 2021
Building back better: Hopes and fears for 2021

While the pandemic will obviously leave its mark on UK schemes, there are hopes for some positive moves in 2021, says Matthew Arends

  • Industry
  • 24 December 2020
The top 10 interviews of 2020
The top 10 interviews of 2020

PP takes a look at the most read interviews of 2020

  • Industry
  • 22 December 2020
Aon: 'Wave' of pension schemes closures expected in 2021
Aon: 'Wave' of pension schemes closures expected in 2021

The market events of 2020 could lead to a “fresh wave” of benefit reviews by UK companies and subsequent pension schemes closures, Aon says.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 16 December 2020
Aon agrees £510m buy-in with Scottish Widows
Aon agrees £510m buy-in with Scottish Widows

The Aon Retirement Plan has completed a £510m pensioner buy-in with Scottish Widows, insuring members in the Aon Bain Hogg Pension Scheme section.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 15 December 2020
BBC enters £3bn longevity swap with Zurich and Canada Life
BBC enters £3bn longevity swap with Zurich and Canada Life

The BBC Pension Scheme has completed a £3bn longevity swap deal with Zurich and Canada Life Reinsurance, covering the risk of pensioner and dependent members.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 15 December 2020
Pension schemes urged to avoid 'over-reacting' to impact of Covid-19
Pension schemes urged to avoid 'over-reacting' to impact of Covid-19

Aon has urged the pensions industry to avoid over-reacting to the impact of Covid-19, as it predicts another huge year for the UK risk settlement industry in 2021.

  • Industry
  • 11 December 2020
National Grid completes £800m buy-in with Rothesay; Homestyle and Aviva agree £103m buyout
National Grid completes £800m buy-in with Rothesay; Homestyle and Aviva agree £103m buyout

The National Grid UK Pension Scheme has completed an £800m buy-in with Rothesay, its second bulk annuity transaction with the insurer.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 09 December 2020
PP Investment Awards 2020 - The winners
PP Investment Awards 2020 - The winners

The winners of the Professional Pensions Investment Awards 2020 have been announced.

  • Investment
  • 03 December 2020
Aon flags pension scheme woes ahead of corporate insolvency protection lift
Aon flags pension scheme woes ahead of corporate insolvency protection lift

Pensions schemes with sponsors facing severe economic difficulties due to Covid-19 must prepare for the lifting of temporary protections from corporate insolvency at the end of the year, Aon says.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 03 December 2020
Talk Money Week 2020: Pension savings patterns risk post-coronavirus retirement ruin
Talk Money Week 2020: Pension savings patterns risk post-coronavirus retirement ruin

Stopping or reducing pensions contributions will begin to affect savers’ retirement outcomes if the habit is sustained too long amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Aon says.

  • Industry
  • 12 November 2020
Industry Voice: An uncertain outlook needs a clear strategy and strong governance
Industry Voice: An uncertain outlook needs a clear strategy and strong governance

This year has been one of the most turbulent periods for many pension scheme trustees. Those best able to navigate their way through it, have had strong governance in place, with their decision-making guided by a focus on achieving their long-term strategy. In the current market this is often easier said than done.

  • Investment
  • 04 November 2020
ITN Pension Scheme renews fiduciary appointment with Aon
ITN Pension Scheme renews fiduciary appointment with Aon

Aon has been re-appointed by the £400m ITN Pension Scheme to provide fiduciary management services.

  • Industry
  • 22 October 2020
Bank of England move to negative rates would have limited impact on schemes
Bank of England move to negative rates would have limited impact on schemes

Any move by the Bank of England (BoE) to cut interest rates to zero or move them into negative territory would have a limited impact on well-hedged schemes, the industry says.

  • Investment
  • 12 October 2020
2020 volatility would not have led to CDC benefit cuts, Aon says
2020 volatility would not have led to CDC benefit cuts, Aon says

UK collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes would have weathered 2020 market volatility and would not have needed to cut member benefits, Aon says.

  • Industry
  • 08 October 2020
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - The Winners
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - The Winners

Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2020...

  • Industry
  • 07 October 2020
Schemes to transfer £50bn of risk to insurers this year
Schemes to transfer £50bn of risk to insurers this year

Around £50bn of risk will be transferred to the bulk annuity and longevity swap market by the end of the year despite a slow start to the market, Aon says.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 05 October 2020
Aon sets out key areas for trustees to review to improve scheme effectiveness
Aon sets out key areas for trustees to review to improve scheme effectiveness

Aon has published a paper aiming to help UK pension schemes review their operations and move to more effective approaches.

  • Industry
  • 29 September 2020
PP Rising Star Awards - The Winners
PP Rising Star Awards - The Winners

Here they are – the winners of the second annual Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards...

  • Industry
  • 24 September 2020
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Mark Stocker dies following cancer battle
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L&G agrees £400m deal with own scheme
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PLSA unveils six policy board appointments
Boohoo acquisition of Debenhams leaves schemes with PPF
Boohoo acquisition of Debenhams leaves schemes with PPF
Think tank floats Aviva-backed lower income-focused retirement target framework
Think tank floats Aviva-backed lower income-focused retirement target framework
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