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A third of DB benefits to be insured by middle of 2020s, says LCP
The number of defined benefit (DB) scheme members with benefits protected by an insurer will double by the middle of the decade, according to Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).
'Unanswered questions' remain around DB scheme funding
Questions remain unanswered around defined benefit (DB) scheme funding, according to analysis by Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).
Chappell faces fourth bankruptcy to pay BHS contributions
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell potentially faces his fourth personal bankruptcy in order to pay £9.5m of contributions he owes to the failed retailer’s pension schemes.
Reckitt Benckiser completes £415m buy-in with Scottish Widows
The Reckitt Benckiser Pension Fund has secured a £415m buy-in with Scottish Widows, insuring the benefits of around half of pensioners.
Engage early to help formulate policy
The intricacies of pensions legislation mean industry feedback can be valuable for governmental policy-making, says Sir Steve Webb.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included a ruling for a convicted trustee to return £292,000 in stolen pension funds, while the long-awaited timeline for the pensions dashboard was announced.
Scheme sponsors face £100bn in costs under DB funding code and pensions bill rules, says LCP
The sponsoring employers of the UK’s largest pension schemes may have to put an additional £40-£45bn into their schemes over the next decade, Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) warns.
Just completes £340m buy-in with Ibstock scheme
Just Group has completed a £340m buy-in with the Ibstock Pension Scheme in the insurer’s largest ever bulk annuity transaction.
Regulator's gateway guidance could set 'too high a hurdle' for superfunds
Regulatory guidance “could set too high a hurdle” for superfunds, Lane Clark and Peacock (LCP) warns.
2020 is offering de-risking opportunities for smaller schemes
With a recent rise in the number of smaller schemes undertaking bulk annuity transactions, Charlotte Quarmby sets out why now might be the right time for smaller pension schemes looking to de-risk.
MPs call for input on Pension Schemes Bill
The pensions industry is being given a fresh chance to feed into the Pension Schemes Bill as the Public Bill Committee launches a call for written evidence.
PPF probability of success drops to lowest ever level as reserves plummet by 16%
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has an 83% probability of success for its target of being self-sufficient by 2030 as of March this year, a six percentage point drop from 2019.
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Ultra-low interest rates and QE 'broke 4% drawdown rule'
The 4% rule of thumb often used to define a sustainable approach for drawdown in retirement is no longer fit for purpose due to prevailing and sustained market conditions, says Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).
Overloaded bulk annuity market to kickstart superfunds
A burgeoning superfund market could be on the cards within three years as defined benefit (DB) scheme trustees and sponsors face myriad legislative, economic, and capacity issues, says Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).
DC value consultation a 'wake up call' but consolidation not always easy
Plans to improve value to members in defined contribution (DC) plans by improving investment options and governance while consolidating small schemes have been welcomed as a “wake-up call” for the industry.
Bulk annuity market on course for second busiest year after £12.6bn first half
Around £12.6bn of buy-ins and buyouts were completed in the first half of 2020 despite the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) analysis.
Government urged to rethink 'pot follows member' idea to fix burgeoning number of lost pensions
Lane Clark and Peacock (LCP) has urged the government to “look again” at the idea of ‘pot follows member’ to fix the burgeoning number of small pension pots getting lost.
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.
Marathon Service scheme agrees £610m full buy-in with Rothesay Life
The Marathon Service (GB) Limited Pension and Life Assurance Scheme has completed a £610m full buy-in with Rothesay Life, covering the benefits of more than 1,400 members.
Average DB pension transfer surpasses £500,000
The average size of a transfer from a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme in the last quarter reached £556,000, according to research by Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).
Schemes face 'multi-million pound' dashboard compliance bill
Pensions schemes will face significant additional working costs reaching into the millions of pounds to prepare their data for the pensions dashboard, according to Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).
LCP posts record income as DC revenues grow 18%
Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) reported record income of £126.5m for the financial year ending 31 March 2020, up 10.1% on last year’s figure of £114.9m, also a record at the time.
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