Hymans Robertson

UK - Regulatory focus on plugging scheme deficits quickly is "unhelpful" and could actually damage businesses and pension funds, Hymans Robertson warns.

Regulatory focus on plugging scheme deficits quickly is "unhelpful" and could actually damage businesses and pension funds, Hymans Robertson warns.

Hymans Robertson has promoted seven members of staff from across its practices to partner.

What future public sector pensions could look like

Each month DC World asks readers for their views. This month we ask: The Investment Governance Group has published its guidelines. Are these to be welcomed and what difference do you think this will make to pension schemes?

Rothesay Life has bought a majority holding in Paternoster following a four-month sale process.

Laura Blows looks at the unique challenges for the LGPS within the public sector, the implications of the Hutton report for these schemes and the practicalities of potential reforms

A large part of the industry has slammed the government's announcement preventing private sector schemes the power to override scheme rules enabling a shift from RPI to CPI indexation.

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries president has urged members to change the pace of industry development and define an actuary's role in business.

UK - Risk transfer deals are expected to be well in excess of £1bn ($1.6bn)in the fourth quarter on the back of improved market conditions and indexation changes, industry experts say.