Aon Hewitt

An actuarial and consultancy procurement framework for local government pension schemes will launch next month promising "better prices" for schemes.

The industry has welcomed the code of conduct on enhanced transfer value exercises and pension increase exchanges, but questions remain over how it will impact take-up of offers.

Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2012.

Can schemes find respite in the cash stockpiles of their sponsors?

The use of population-based indices in the longevity market has been called into question after figures revealed a growing life expectancy gap between socio-economic groups.

Jonathan Stapleton on the Olympian task of auto-enrolment

Schemes are being asked to pay a prohibitive premium to hedge against Consumer Prices Index or Limited Price Index inflation, delegates at the PP Risk Reduction Forum heard.

UK schemes could release up to £200bn currently invested in gilts to match their liabilities more closely with a buy-in policy, says Aon Hewitt.

Hannah Brenton looks at the danger caused by the shrinking pool of 'safe assets'

UK schemes could release up to £200bn invested in gilts to match their liabilities more closely with a buy-in policy, says Aon Hewitt.