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      In 2015 George Osborne, then the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, decided that those age over 55 could take much more of their pension in cash. This has since opened up a range of possibilities for DC scheme members in the world of pensions.

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Can sponsor covenants withstand further market volatility?
Can sponsor covenants withstand further market volatility?

The Brexit vote has increased the strain on companies funding DB funds. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores how schemes can contingency plan in the face of uncertainty.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 22 July 2016
How double de-risking is hurting DB schemes
How double de-risking is hurting DB schemes

The belief that maturing DB schemes should automatically move into bonds and gilts is being increasingly challenged. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores alternatives to the traditional de-risking model.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 24 June 2016
Why RPI to CPI switch throws up challenges for bulk annuities
Why RPI to CPI switch throws up challenges for bulk annuities

While moving to CPI indexation can significantly reduce scheme liabilities, it can make buy-ins and buyouts more expensive. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds pricing has slightly improved but still has a long way to go

  • Defined Benefit
  • 17 June 2016
Punter Southall Aspire hires DC consultants
Punter Southall Aspire hires DC consultants

Eddie Bernatek and Richard Evans have been made associate directors in the defined contribution (DC) team at Punter Southall Aspire.

  • Appointments
  • 07 June 2016
Queen's Speech 2016: Bill to cap exit fees on trust-based schemes
Queen's Speech 2016: Bill to cap exit fees on trust-based schemes

The new pensions bill will cap early exit fees charged by trust-based occupational schemes in a bid to remove "unreasonable barriers" to accessing pension freedoms.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 18 May 2016
Atkins Pension Plan moves administration to PSAL
Atkins Pension Plan moves administration to PSAL

Punter Southall Administration Limited (PSAL) has taken over the administration of the Atkins Pension Plan.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 18 May 2016
Could the BHS trustees and TPR have done more?
Could the BHS trustees and TPR have done more?

As MPs investigate the factors behind BHS's collapse, Michael Klimes looks at whether the regulator and trustees could have done anything differently.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 09 May 2016
Punter Southall Aspire hires head of DC manager research
Punter Southall Aspire hires head of DC manager research

Ian Aylward has been hired by Punter Southall Aspire as head of defined contribution (DC) manager research as the firm further expands its business.

  • Appointments
  • 27 April 2016
Punter Southall expands administration business with new hire
Punter Southall expands administration business with new hire

Punter Southall Administration Limited (PSAL) has appointed James Peel as client relationship manager.

  • Appointments
  • 06 April 2016
PP Administration Survey: The results
PP Administration Survey: The results

This year’s survey reveals what schemes are looking for in administration systems and third-party administrators and highlights the key providers.

  • Admin / Technology
  • 30 March 2016
How trustee/sponsor collaboration is improving valuations
How trustee/sponsor collaboration is improving valuations

Research shows employers are taking a more active role during the valuation process.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 26 February 2016
Lay trustees are facing a very challenging future
Lay trustees are facing a very challenging future

Member nominated trustees have their work cut out for them over the next five years.

  • Industry
  • 26 February 2016
DB trustees and sponsors are collaborating more during valuations
DB trustees and sponsors are collaborating more during valuations

Sponsors and trustees are working together more closely during the valuation process but larger schemes are less satisfied with negotiations, according to research by Punter Southall.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 24 February 2016
What can be done to prevent people having to work until their 80s?
What can be done to prevent people having to work until their 80s?

PP looks at what how to stop people being forced to work and save until their 80s.

  • Industry
  • 19 February 2016
Employees face 'significant' retirement income shortfall
Employees face 'significant' retirement income shortfall

The majority of employees who contribute up to 5% of earnings into pensions face a significant gap between their actual and desired retirement income according to Punter Southall Aspire.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 15 February 2016
What were the biggest stories in pensions this week?
What were the biggest stories in pensions this week?

This week concerns escalated over the impact of expected tax relief reforms amid revelations that reductions in recent years have already forced higher earners to leave schemes.

  • Investment
  • 04 February 2016
Punter Southall undergoes big internal restructure
Punter Southall undergoes big internal restructure

Punter Southall Group has launched a new workplace pensions and savings business as part of its wider growth strategy.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 01 February 2016
Like Minds hires consultant
Like Minds hires consultant

Sarah Hollingworth has been appointed a senior consultant at employee communication specialists Like Minds.

  • Appointments
  • 18 January 2016
What are the ten key dates for trustees in 2016?
What are the ten key dates for trustees in 2016?

2015 was a phenomenally busy year for pension regulation and there are no signs of a quiet 2016. Punter Southall head of research Jane Beverley looks at the most important dates for trustees.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 08 January 2016
Multi fixed income market doubles but 2015 delivers negative returns

The multi sector credit market has doubled in the past three years to £96bn as schemes seek higher yields in the low return environment, according to Punter Southall Investment Consulting.

  • Investment
  • 30 October 2015
Premier adopts RiskFirst's PFaroe platform

Premier has adopted the web based platform PFaroe designed by RiskFirst to allow trustees and sponsors to get real time data on their schemes.

  • Admin / Technology
  • 27 October 2015
TPR chief wants 'more capable and competent 21st century trustees'

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) wants an open debate about what a good 21st century trustee should look like and do in an increasingly complex world, according to chief executive Lesley Titcomb.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 01 October 2015
Schemes warned to act quickly over 'shocking' PPF levy bills

Punter Southall has launched a service to help schemes as half are expected to face bigger Pension Protection Fund (PPF) levy bills for 2015/16.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 21 September 2015
Xafinity appoints Mahalingham as director

Xafinity has appointed Sankar Mahalingham from Punter Southall as a senior member of its actuarial and wider management team.

  • Appointments
  • 16 September 2015
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