Bank of England
Defined Benefit
The Bank of England’s decision to cut the base rate by 50 basis points (bps) will prove challenging for both pension schemes and retirees, the industry warns.
11 March 2020
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2 min read
Investment
The Bank of England (BoE) has implemented an emergency cut in interest rates by 50 basis points in an attempt to stave off the “economic shock” of the coronavirus.
11 March 2020
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1 min read
Law and Regulation
Schemes must do more to lessen the financial risks of climate change, says Guy Opperman.
09 March 2020
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3 min read
Law and Regulation
Gina Miller has published a report highlighting "regulatory failures" in financial services during Andrew Bailey's tenure as chief executive (CEO) of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), calling for chancellor Rishi Sunak to review Bailey’s appointment...
26 February 2020
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3 min read
Defined Benefit
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the January 2020 estimates on the various measures…
11 February 2020
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4 min read
Law and Regulation
Changes are afoot in the pensions regulatory landscape in a bid to boost both security and outcomes for members. Charles Counsell reveals what you can expect from the regulator this year.
14 January 2020
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4 min read
Investment
Mark Carney says the financial sector must take more urgent action on climate change.
30 December 2019
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1 min read
Appointments
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) chief executive Andrew Bailey has been confirmed as the next Governor of the Bank of England (BoE).
20 December 2019
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2 min read
Investment
UK inflation unexpectedly rose above target in July to 2.1%, just 24 hours after wage growth hit an 11-year high of 3.9% and the employment rate reached a fresh record.
14 August 2019
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2 min read
