Hymans Robertson

The Bank of England's move to increase quantitative easing by £50bn will prolong low gilt yields for a further 12 months, adding further strains on pension funding positions, experts say.

With the price of complete buyouts becoming prohibitive for many trustees, Andrew Short looks at cheaper alternatives to shifting liabilities, and how they can be funded.

Jack Jones investigates the develoment of longevity swaps

Revisions to the regulations governing automatic enrolment have been released following the conclusion of a Department for Work and Pensions consultation.

Polarisation of the annuity market is set to cut profit margins for traditional ‘roll-over' annuity providers unless they adapt their business models, Hymans Robertson predicts.

Pension deficits increased more than 50% last year, but widening spreads between corporate bonds and gilts have masked an even greater deterioration in funding positions, argues Hymans Robertson.

Andrew Short explains what trustees will have to concentrate on to manage auto-enrolment.

Listen to our latest Pensions Conjecture debate on Liability Driven Investment

The latest inflation figures will bring home the effect of the switch from RPI to CPI for scheme members as the gap between the two widens, warns an inflation expert.

Trustees of the Michelin UK's Pension and Life Assurance Plan have appointed Hymans Robertson to act as the consultant to its defined contribution section.