Hymans Robertson
Recovery end plan dates lengthened by just one third of DB schemes
Only one third of defined benefit (DB) schemes lengthened their recovery plan end dates in 2019, according to research by Hymans Robertson.
Self-sufficiency falls in popularity as long-term objective
Fewer pension schemes are targeting self-sufficiency as their long-term objective while bulk annuity pricing improves and the consolidation market opens up.
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2020...
FCA's proposed value for money definition raises concerns
The pensions industry has raised some concerns around the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) value for money definitions for workplace pensions.
Hymans Robertson joins with L&G to cut scheme carbon footprint by a third
Hymans Robertson has cut the carbon footprint of its pension plan by around 33% while delivering lower charges by launching a fresh default investment strategy.
DB members with weak employers face 50% chance of benefits cut
Defined benefit (DB) scheme members with weaker employers face a 50% chance of a cut in benefits due to sponsor insolvency, according to Hymans Robertson.
Hymans Robertson enhances digital impact with chief digital officer hire
Hymans Robertson has appointed Simon Mortimer as chief digital officer (CDO) - a new role created in a bid to enhance its digital impact.
UK investment consultants form joint working group on sustainability
A dozen UK investment consulting firms have established a group aiming to improve sustainable investment practices across the investment industry.
Industry reaffirms need to gain savers' trust as dashboard data call for input closes
The data behind the pensions dashboard must be secure, transparent, and comprehensive enough to gain the trust of savers, the industry has said.
LGPS funds report satisfactory knowledge in national assessment
Understanding of topics that have traditionally been the focus of Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) fund committees is high, Hymans Robertson has found.
Government's Covid-19 response is missed opportunity to revisit AE
Michael Ambery argues that AE faces a potential key fork in its journey, with the government missing a prime opportunity with the Kick Start Scheme, and employers need to step up instead.
Exclusive: Hymans Robertson launches DB funding early warning tool
An “early warning” tool has been launched by Hymans Robertson to help defined benefit (DB) schemes understand which potential regulatory approach will be more suitable for their current funding strategy.
Hymans Robertson's John Dickson: Sticking to our principles
Professional Pensions spoke to Hymans Robertson senior partner John Dickson as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
Available on demand... Louise Sivyer and Michelle Cracknell among the speakers at PP's DeskFlix event on the Future of DC
The latest virtual event in PP’s DeskFlix series took place on 7 July
Big three pension consultants post combined revenues of £1.14bn in 2019
The revenue of the three biggest pension consultancy firms in the UK fell slightly in 2019, dropping from £1.16bn in 2018 to £1.14bn in 2019.
UPDATED: The UK's biggest pension consulting firms by revenue
PP has analysed the accounts of the biggest pension consulting firms and recorded the turnover (revenue) in their most recent accounts. The full leaderboard is below…
Floodgates open for DC scheme shift to master trusts as asset commitments top £4bn during lockdown
There will be a “surge” of employers moving defined contribution (DC) occupational trust pension schemes to master trusts as lockdown eases and employees return to work post-furlough, Hymans Robertson says.
Reaction: TPR superfund guidance welcomed against cautious backdrop
Consultants, trade bodies, and professional societies across the pensions industry have responded relatively positively to guidance from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) that has today signalled a clear start for defined benefit (DB) scheme consolidation...
Struggling charities facing extra financial strain from pension deficits
Increased pension deficits are putting additional strain on many charities already financially struggling in the midst of Covid-19, latest research by Hymans Robertson finds.
The future of LGPS admin in a post-Covid-19 world
Covid-19 has thrown up key questions on adaptability, administration processes and new working methods for the LGPS. Ian Colvin takes a look at how funds have responded and the changes that lie ahead.
PLSA publishes template for DC chair's statements
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has published a drafting template to help defined contribution (DC) scheme trustees produce their annual chair’s statements.
DC schemes show Covid-19 recovery trend
Defined contribution (DC) pensions are showing positive signs of market recovery after dramatic falls in the number of expected retirements this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Patrick Bloomfield elected next ACA chair
Hymans Robertson scheme actuary and partner Patrick Bloomfield has been elected chair of the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).
Tool launched to help with coronavirus compliance
Hymans Robertson has launched a segment identifier tool to help schemes meet The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) expectations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
