Buck Consultants
Firms plan to dodge AE to prevent 'govt stealing more money'
A number of smaller employers are planning to avoid auto-enrolment (AE) compliance citing the legislation as "designed solely to allow the government to steal more money".
Sponsors reconsider de-risking triggers as gilt yield rise predicted
Schemes are delaying de-risking plans and reviewing automatic triggers as sponsors increasingly believe gilt yields will rise in the short term, a senior actuary says.
Buck to consult on closing its final salary scheme
Buck Consultants is consulting with its UK employees on closing its defined benefit final salary offering by the end of 2014, PP has learnt.
UPDATED: How the Thatcher governments changed occupational pensions in the 1980s
Jonathan Stapleton explores how the 1980s changed occupational schemes
Manchester Airports Group appoints Buck
Manchester Airports Group has appointed Buck Consultants to provide actuarial and investment consulting as well as administration services.
Buck boosts DB business with Hurd appointment
Buck Consultants has appointed Marcus Hurd as principal and senior consulting actuary in its defined benefit division.
Seeking value in a DC world
Naomi Rainey looks at the debate on whether investment charges on DC funds represent value for money
An evolving view of investment
Taha Lokhandwala looks at how investment strategies could change under AE
Britvic NI scheme appoints Buck Consultants
The trustee of the Britvic Northern Ireland pension plan has appointed Buck Consultants to provide complete pension services.
Public sector is 'winner' in state pension reform but LGPS could be 'derailed'
Actuaries claim public sector workers will gain from the abolition of contracting out but unions contend it could derail public sector scheme reform.
Industry welcomes DWP 'Reinvigorating workplace pensions' report
The pensions industry has welcomed the Department for Work and Pensions report ‘Reinvigorating workplace pensions', but highlighted that more work must be done.
Tees and Hartlepool Port Authority hires Buck for investment advice
Tees and Hartlepool Port Authority Pension Scheme has appointed Buck Consultants for actuarial and investment advice.
Cash commutation scandal as poor terms leave members £2-3bn out of pocket
Defined benefit members are being left £2-3bn out of pocket every year as trustees and advisers fail to update the terms offered on tax-free lump sums at retirement.
Government plans to boost occupational pensions emerge
Jack Jones examines the ideas that could form the bedrock of the government's ambitious plan to reinvigorate workplace pensions.
Buck eyes annuities expansion with Quinton appointment
Buck Consultants has appointed Peter Quinton as head of annuity placement in a bid to grow its annuity business.
Support grows for doubling of AE contribution rates
Buck Consultants has added its voice to those calling for minimum auto-enrolment contributions to be increased significantly.
Buck appoints McCauley as it grows consultancy team
Buck Global Investment Advisers UK has announced the appointment of Brian McCauley as senior investment consultant, following an expansion of the consultancy team.
NAO DC report: A merging of the ways?
Jack Jones reflects on calls to merge TPR and the FSA
Call to subject banks to same scrutiny as pension trustees
Banks should be subject to the same level of scrutiny as the trustees of pension funds, a consultancy says.
Buck creates new role for LeGrand
Buck Consultants has appointed Kevin LeGrand to the newly created role of principal and head of pensions policy.
Industry divided on impact of ETV code
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.
Buck hires JLT's Richardson
Buck Consultants has appointed Colin Richardson as senior corporate consulting actuary.
Total reward statements: Climbing to the peak of benefits
Hannah Brenton uncovers the buzz behind total reward statements and sees more than just a fad.
Are equities still the bedrock of DC investment strategy?
Should DC reconsider its reliance on equities, asks Andrew Short
Most read
