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Combined Nuclear Pension Plan appoints Aon for DB investment advice
The Combined Nuclear Pension Plan (CNPP) has appointed Aon Hewitt as an investment adviser for its defined benefit (DB) section, replacing Hymans Robertson.
CMI data shows further mortality improvements
Pension schemes face higher liabilities as improvements in mortality rates trend towards their highest level in a decade.
November Budget cancelled to 'get Brexit done', chancellor says
The government has scrapped plans to go ahead with an Autumn Budget on 6 November as prime minister Boris Johnson continues to push for a general election before the end of the year.
The fiduciary evaluators: Hymans Robertson's Mark Baker
In the second of a series of interviews with fiduciary evaluators, Margie Lindsay speaks to Hymans Robertson's Mark Baker about his firm’s approach to fiduciary assessment.
AE seven years on: Has it been a success story?
AE has successfully brought millions of people into pension savings. But, as Kim Kaveh writes, it is far from perfect.
Allied Domecq agrees £3.8bn buy-in with Rothesay Life to take 2019 deals past £30bn
The Allied Domecq Pension Fund has insured £3.8bn of members’ benefits with Rothesay Life, in the market’s largest deal to cover both pensioner and deferred members.
Pension savers concerned over Brexit impact on pot values
Some 42% of pension savers think their funds will fall in value as a result of Brexit, with younger savers showing the most concern, according to Aegon.
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
Trustees prepared for upcoming ESG regulations but admit to implementation challenges
Some 96% of trustees are ready for upcoming ESG regulations which will require schemes to agree their approach to responsible investment, according to Hymans Robertson.
WSB Awards 2019 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the Workplace Savings and Benefits Awards 2019...
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
Will LEBC's market withdrawal impact DB de-risking?
As one of the biggest IFA firms withdraws from the transfer market, Kim Kaveh gauges views on whether the move will impact scheme de-risking plans.
Industry urges schemes to incorporate ESG in full, as EU investors do not see benefits
Pension experts are urging UK schemes to incorporate social and governance factors into their investments, as research shows European investors do not see the potential long-term returns.
Fifth of DB schemes graded weak by TPR
One in five defined benefit (DB) schemes are in The Pension Regulator's (TPR) weakest two categories, analysis by Hymans Robertson has revealed.
LGPS 'should adopt outcomes-based approach' to improve governance
Local government funds should ditch prescribed governance models and move instead towards an outcomes-based approach with minimum standards, a report has proposed.
Reaction: FCA contingent charging ban proposal welcomed by industry but challenges remain
The industry has broadly praised the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) proposal to ban contingent charging on defined benefit (DB) transfer advice as a move towards improving retirement outcomes.
Tougher audit stance leading to 'bunched' discount rates
FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) schemes are "bunching" around an average discount rate of 2.8% due to higher yields and a tougher stance from auditors, Hymans Robertson research finds.
Hymans Robertson calls for clarification over impact of CMA order on LGPS funds
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds must set investment objectives after the competition watchdog expanded those caught by its market investigation, but more clarity is needed, Hymans Robertson has said.
How diverse are trustee boards at master trusts?
Many master trust boards lack diversity, yet the ultimate goal should be to achieve cognitive inclusion to represent a large cohort of DC members, writes Kim Kaveh.
UK Pensions Awards 2019 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2019...
M&S completes £1.4bn buy-ins with Phoenix and PIC
The Marks and Spencer Pension Scheme has completed buy-in deals worth £1.4bn with two insurers, mirroring similar transactions last year.
Hymans Robertson appoints two equity partners and five partners
Pensions and risk consultancy Hymans Robertson has appointed two equity partners and five partners from across the firm.
Two-thirds of schemes take protective steps against Brexit
Just under two-thirds of trustees have taken action to prepare for the impact of any Brexit outcome on their sponsor covenant and investments, Hymans Robertson research finds.
Industry split on DC investment innovation proposals
Initial responses to the government's consultation on DC investment innovation reveals a mixed views on a range of its proposals. Kim Kaveh reports.
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