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      This webinar will help trustees and pension managers look at the challenges facing open DB schemes, specifically looking at the issues they could face as a result of The Pension Regulator’s new Funding Code of Practice and asking how this could affect the affordability of benefits, future service contributions, investment strategy and benefit design.

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      The pandemic has affected the retirement plans of many. Some have been forced into an early retirement because of redundancy, whilst others have delayed retirement due to their pension losing value. Those who have struggled with a reduced household income, have even been dipping into their pensions whilst still working to make up for the shortfall.This webinar will uncover the steps that can be taken to support pension scheme members in the lead up to and at retirement.

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      So far, DC plans have largely been focused on the onset of auto-enrolment and changes to the regulatory framework - be it the ‘charge cap,' ‘pension freedoms' or consultations around ‘value for money', says Annabel Tonry, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM).

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Five news stories you may have missed this week
Five news stories you may have missed this week

This week’s top stories included more details of PensionBee’s initial public offering and Just Group’s criticism of the effects of freezing the money purchase annual allowance.

  • Industry
  • 16 April 2021
Ameriprise to buy BMO's EMEA asset management arm as part of expansion of Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Ameriprise to buy BMO's EMEA asset management arm as part of expansion of Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Ameriprise Financial – the US parent of Columbia Threadneedle Investments – is set to acquire the EMEA asset management business of BMO Financial Group in a £615m all-cash deal.

  • Investment
  • 12 April 2021
UK real estate: resilience and dynamism in equal measure
UK real estate: resilience and dynamism in equal measure

Over an unprecedented twelve months, commercial property funds have proven their resilience as stable income generators. James Coke looks at how the market is changing and evolving to ensure it delivers for investors in the years to come.

  • Investment
  • 30 March 2021
Winds of change: How schemes are approaching the countdown to net zero
Winds of change: How schemes are approaching the countdown to net zero

The countdown to net zero is now well underway, Hope William-Smith take a look at how schemes are aligning with Paris Agreement goals.

  • Investment
  • 10 March 2021
Webinar: Investing for the transition to net-zero
Webinar: Investing for the transition to net-zero

Professional Pensions is holding a webinar on investing for the transition to net-zero on Thursday (11 February) at 11am.

  • Investment
  • 09 February 2021
Industry Voice: There is no Planet B
Industry Voice: There is no Planet B

Chris Wagstaff, Head of Pensions and Investment Education at Columbia Threadneedle Investments provides insight into how asset owners and asset managers should be responding to climate change.

  • Investment
  • 27 October 2020
Industry Voice: How best to approach climate change risk management?
Industry Voice: How best to approach climate change risk management?

Columbia Threadneedle Investments' Chris Wagstaff considers how asset owners might best approach climate change risk management by adopting a number of non-mutually exclusive mitigating actions to address transition and physical risks.

  • Investment
  • 13 October 2020
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - The Winners
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - The Winners

Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2020...

  • Industry
  • 07 October 2020
Royal London eyes LV= deal - reports
Royal London eyes LV= deal - reports

Royal London is eyeing a takeover of LV= that could value the group at around £500m, according to reports.

  • Industry
  • 28 September 2020
PPI launches DC Future Book 2020; positive AE trends seen despite Covid-19 disruption
PPI launches DC Future Book 2020; positive AE trends seen despite Covid-19 disruption

Both defined contribution (DC) scheme membership and assets are continuing to show steady growth despite the Coronavirus outbreak, according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

  • Industry
  • 23 September 2020
Social bonds - darlings of the post-pandemic world?
Social bonds - darlings of the post-pandemic world?

Simon Bond looks at how Covid-19 has caused a surge in the issuance of social bonds and whether this will continue

  • Investment
  • 23 September 2020
PP Investment Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
PP Investment Awards 2020 - Shortlists published

Here they are… The shortlists for this year's Professional Pensions Investment Awards.

  • Investment
  • 17 August 2020
Webinar: How DC defaults will evolve in a post-coronavirus world
Webinar: How DC defaults will evolve in a post-coronavirus world

Professional Pensions’ expert panel discusses how defined contribution (DC) default strategies will change following the crisis.

  • Industry
  • 29 May 2020
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - Shortlists published

Here they are. The finalist lists for the UK Pensions Awards 2020.

  • Industry
  • 03 March 2020
Getting Brexit done: What next for schemes?
Getting Brexit done: What next for schemes?

The UK will leave the EU on 31 January, Professional Pensions’ expert advisory panel tells James Phillips what pension schemes should now be thinking about.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 28 January 2020
PPI Future Book: Consolidation, contribution hikes and investment strategy key to boosting DC pension pots
PPI Future Book: Consolidation, contribution hikes and investment strategy key to boosting DC pension pots

The consolidation of smaller, higher-charging schemes, increased contribution rates and a move away from investment lifestyling towards DGFs and real assets could significantly boost the size of DC pots, latest analysis by the Pensions Policy Institute...

  • Defined Contribution
  • 19 September 2019
Governance and investment innovation in DC
Governance and investment innovation in DC

Improvements in governance are leading to increasing investment innovation in DC. In this roundtable, panellists discuss charges, alternative investments and how schemes are approaching ESG

  • Defined Contribution
  • 19 September 2019
A macro view: How uncertainty poisons investment decisions
A macro view: How uncertainty poisons investment decisions

Uncertainty over where markets are heading is high. Margie Lindsay speaks to Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ Colin Moore and William Davies about the outlook for investors.

  • Investment
  • 18 September 2019
PP Brexit Advisory Panel: Why schemes must prepare for all outcomes
PP Brexit Advisory Panel: Why schemes must prepare for all outcomes

Professional Pensions' expert Brexit Advisory Panel discusses the key considerations for schemes ahead of the UK's potential exit from the European Union

  • Law and Regulation
  • 11 September 2019
Infrastructure as an income source and diversifier for pension plans
Infrastructure as an income source and diversifier for pension plans

Infrastructure is an asset class of increasing interest to schemes. In this roundtable, panellists discuss the investment, looking in particular at ESG issues and how they expect the asset class to develop

  • Infrastructure
  • 05 September 2019
How to build successful infrastructure partnerships
How to build successful infrastructure partnerships

The way pension funds invest in infrastructure is changing, with a partnership approach becoming increasingly popular. Stephanie Baxter reports

  • Investment
  • 13 March 2019
No-deal Brexit 'could add £140bn' to DB liabilities
No-deal Brexit 'could add £140bn' to DB liabilities

Crashing out of the European Union without a deal could push up UK defined benefit (DB) scheme liabilities by £140bn, says Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 11 March 2019
PP Investment Awards 2018 - The winners
PP Investment Awards 2018 - The winners

Here they are… The winners of the Professional Pensions Investment Awards 2018.

  • Industry
  • 23 November 2018
Can default decumulation routes overcome at-retirement confusion?
Can default decumulation routes overcome at-retirement confusion?

As annuities continue to fall in popularity, this year's Future Book suggests savers need more help choosing retirement income products. James Phillips explores the proposals.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 12 October 2018
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