Aon Hewitt

Trustees hoping to secure a buyout must develop a contingency plan as the bulk annuities market could struggle to meet growing demand says a consultant.

Aon Hewitt has expanded the manager research team within its investment consulting business with the appointments of Ian Smart and Paul Whelan.

Pension Insurance Corporation has signed a second £30m bulk annuity deal with the Cookson Group Pension Plan, following its first buy-in in 2012.

Jack Jones rounds up reactions to the ONS's inflation decision.

Hannah Brenton looks at what pension funds will invest in over the coming year, and why.

Jack Jones looks at the pros and cons of smaller schemes

Is cutting contributions more trouble that it's worth?

Companies should consider early adoption of the revised IAS19 as it impacts risk-management strategies, a consultant warns.

The proportion of defined contribution schemes which plan to reduce employer contribution levels as a response to auto-enrolment has increased over 2012, according to Aon Hewitt.

Aon Hewitt has appointed Andrew Woolnough as client development director of its flexible benefits team.