Barclays Bank UK Retirement Fund
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included news that Pension Schemes Bill powers given to The Pensions Regulator to issue contribution notices will not be backdated, while the Department for Work and Pensions said it will ban flat-fee charging on auto-enrolment...
Barclays Bank UK Retirement Fund integrates ESG and climate risk into £1.3bn DGF
The Barclays Bank UK Retirement Fund (Barclays UKRF) has integrated ESG factors and climate risk into a £1.3bn diversified growth fund (DGF) portfolio used for its defined contribution (DC) scheme.
Barclays Retirement Fund completes £5bn longevity swap with Reinsurance Group of America
The Barclays Bank UK Retirement Fund has completed a £5bn longevity swap with Reinsurance Group of America (RGA).
High Court judgment dismisses pension concerns over Barclays ring-fencing transfer
Barclays has received final approval for its ring-fencing plans, which controversially involve moving its DB scheme to its investment banking division. Stephanie Baxter considers the judgment