Railways Pension Scheme
Railways Pension Scheme issues warning over revised TPR funding code
The Railways Pension Scheme has warned The Pensions Regulator (TPR) that its proposals to revise the defined benefit (DB) funding code could lead to a £15bn deficit in the scheme as it is forced to switch lower-risk but lower-returning assets, the FT...
RPMI Railpen appoints chief fiduciary officer
Mads Gosvig has been named chief fiduciary officer for investments at RPMI Railpen, joining on 16 April.
Taxpayers could be forced to fund £8bn railway pension scheme deficit
Taxpayers could be forced to fund the £8bn Railway Pension Scheme deficit following the renationalisation of the railway system.
RPMI Railpen purchases Scottish windfarm
RPMI Railpen has agreed to acquire 90% of the Carraig Gheal Wind Farm from GreenPower International.
Railway companies begin court battle over pensions role in franchising
A High Court battle has begun between the government and four railways companies after they were excluded from franchise bids due to their approach to the £27bn Railways Pension Scheme (RPS).
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included HSBC's scheme completing a £7bn longevity swap with PICA and the government announcing it would review the tapered allowance for NHS scheme members.
Railways Pension Scheme on TPR's watchlist since 2016
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) almost issued a warning notice against one of the firms involved in the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS) as sections of the scheme were placed on watch in 2016.
TPR quizzed on engagement with 'parlous' Railways Pensions Scheme
MPs have written to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) about its engagement with the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS) amid concerns over the scheme's future funding.
Railways pensions appoints Chris Hannon as trustee chairman
Chris Hannon has been named chairman of the Railways Pensions Trustee Company after a unanimous vote of approval from its board last week.
Railways Pension Scheme trustee chairman John Chilman to become RPMI chief executive
RPMI has announced the appointment of John Chilman - the current chairman of the Railways Pension Scheme - as its chief executive.
Victoria Bell: Supporting women and recognising their potential
RPMI's director of trustee accounting Victoria Bell was named pensions manager of the year at the inaugural Women in Pensions Awards. She speaks to Stephanie Baxter about her achievements
Railways Pension Scheme chief quits to join AIG Life
Railways Pension Trustee Company chief executive Phil Willcock has quit the scheme after only 10 months to take up a position as head of AIG UK Life.
Nine-tenths of pension fund assets exposed to global warming
The 100 largest global pension funds are widely ignoring climate-related risks despite recent warnings by UN scientists, the Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) says.
RPMI appoints Michelle Ostermann as fiduciary head
Michelle Ostermann has been appointed as chief fiduciary officer for investments at RPMI Railpen, joining the Railways Pension Scheme's asset management arm at the start of next year.
RPMI appoints first CIO and private markets head
RPMI Railpen has promoted Richard Williams to chief investment officer and Paul Bishop to head of private markets as part of a leadership restructure.
RPMI Railpen names head of sustainable ownership
Leo George has been promoted to head of sustainable ownership at RPMI Railpen after eight years working for the £25bn fund as an investment manager.
Balfour Beatty's pensions deficit increases 60%
The total funding shortfall across Balfour Beatty's pension schemes rose by £85m to £231m over the course of 2016, driven by interest rate falls and contraction in credit spreads.
Railways Pension Scheme retains PQM Ready standard
The Railways Pension Scheme has been awarded the Pension Quality Mark (PQM) Ready standard for its Industry Wide Defined Contribution (IWDC) section for the fourth year running.
A brave new world for pension investment?
Recent research shows pension schemes are demanding more information from asset managers about their investments. Helen Morrissey asks what this means.
How schemes are adapting to changing times
Research from BNP Paribas shows major shifts in how pension schemes approach investment strategy. Helen Morrissey takes a look at the findings.
UK schemes join global battle against mining giants over climate change
Some of UK's largest pension schemes and fund managers have called on Anglo American, Glencore and Rio Tinto to be more transparent over climate change risks.
DB schemes' 'slow' response time delaying pension transfers
DB schemes take 'up to three months' to respond
NAPF names Johnson and Butcher as council chairs
The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has appointed Frank Johnson as chair of its defined benefit (DB) council, and Richard Butcher as chair of its defined contribution (DC) council.
Equalising survivor benefits would show pensions are for everyone
Frances O’Grady says equalisation would not cost much and would make a huge difference
