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      This two part Investment Conference will bring you the latest updates from economists, asset managers and pension consultants. We will be taking a look at the outlook for the 2021 economy, alternatives, cashflow strategies and global equity markets to name a few, assessing how they fared through the volatility and what we can expect for the year ahead.

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      This webinar will bring together views from actuaries, lawyers, administrators, trustees and data experts to look at the pragmatic, collaborative solutions that are open to schemes to solve the GMP equalisation challenges in 2021. It will assess the individual challenges schemes face with equalisations and provide some practical options that are available to resolve these issues.

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      Webinar: Will the world return to normal in 2021?

      In this webinar, PP editor Jonathan Stapleton will be joined by BMO’s chief economist Steven Bell and director of fiduciary management, Christy Jesudasan, alongside PTL trustee director Melanie Cusack and Isio’s head of fiduciary management oversight Paula Champion to discuss the significant impact of these themes on the pensions sector.

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      Pension schemes are now facing increasing government, regulatory, and member demand to manage the financial risks associated with the anthropogenic consequences of the environmental crisis. But how best to manage this transition to net-zero? And, in the rush to invest in carbon friendly assets, are investors potentially missing out on potential returns generated by the transition theme, investing in assets that may not be carbon neutral but have the potential to significantly improve their environmental credentials over time. This webinar will discuss at the transition theme, look at the opportunity set available and ask how this can help schemes achieve superior returns while moving towards a net-zero portfolio.

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    • How DC schemes can gain exposure to different asset classes in a low-return environment

      So far, DC plans have largely been focused on the onset of auto-enrolment and changes to the regulatory framework - be it the ‘charge cap,' ‘pension freedoms' or consultations around ‘value for money', says Annabel Tonry, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM).

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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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Uniq

Can the PPF help SMEs survive?
Can the PPF help SMEs survive?

Paul Duffy puts forward a radical option to help small and medium sized businesses struggling with legacy defined benefit schemes

  • Defined Benefit
  • 30 September 2016
Halcrow granted RAA as part of rescue plan
Halcrow granted RAA as part of rescue plan

A regulated apportionment arrangement (RAA) has been granted as part of the Halcrow rescue plan.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 18 July 2016
The ten biggest buyouts completed so far

Which are the largest schemes to have been offloaded to insurance companies?

  • Risk Reduction
  • 21 August 2014
Managing deficits

Andrew Short asks an expert panel about the role of the trustee in protecting member interests.

  • Industry
  • 05 July 2012
BMI severs ties with scheme ahead of sale

British Midland Airways' pension scheme is poised to entered into Pension Protection Fund assessment after the parent company Lufthansa agreed to sell the struggling airline to International Airlines Group.

  • Regulation
  • 19 April 2012
Details of Uniq scheme salvage operation released by TPR

The Pensions Regulator has released details of its involvement in the ground breaking Uniq Pension Scheme restructuring deal as the fund confirms its PPF assessment withdrawal.

  • Regulation
  • 02 March 2012
Uniq longevity risk reinsured in £423m deal

Rothesay Life has reinsured the longevity risk it secured from the Uniq Pension Scheme through a £423m deal with US-based firm Prudential Retirement.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 17 February 2012
Reviewing covenants

Panellists discuss the extent to which trustees should be looking to review covenants and how to interpret findings and implement changes

  • Industry
  • 05 January 2012
Uniq Pension Scheme completes £830m buy-in deal

Trustees of the Uniq Pension Scheme have signed a £830m buy-in deal with Rothesay Life.

  • Bulk Annuities
  • 12 December 2011
TPR in talks over textile company scheme's £50m shortfall

The Pensions Regulator is in talks with the trustee and sponsor of the Dawson International pension schemes to find a way to plug its £50m deficit.

  • Investment
  • 01 December 2011
Uniq profits up almost 50%

UK - Uniq, the chilled food supplier still 90% owned by its pension scheme, has reported a 47% rise in operating profits to £4.7m ($7.3m)in the first half of the year.

  • United Kingdom
  • 20 September 2011
Uniq profits up almost 50%

Uniq, the chilled food supplier still 90% owned by its pension scheme, has reported a 47% rise in operating profits to £4.7m in the first half of the year.

  • Industry
  • 20 September 2011
Uniq to be sold to Greencore for £113m

UK - Trustees of Uniq's pension scheme - which owns 90% of its sponsor - have agreed to sell the sandwich maker for £113m ($178m) to Greencore.

  • United Kingdom
  • 12 July 2011
Uniq losses narrow as search for buyer continues

UK - Chilled food maker Uniq's losses have fallen following the pioneering debt-for-equity deal which saw its pension fund take a majority share-holding.

  • United Kingdom
  • 26 April 2011
Analysis - Doorstep delivery of a Uniq deal

Jenna Towler dissects Uniq's deficit for equity swap deal

  • Industry
  • 07 April 2011
Uniq could recapitalise following TPR funding rejection

Embattled chilled foods firm Uniq could be forced to recapitalise in order to fund its £436m scheme deficit.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 22 July 2010
Uniq funding deal rejected by regulator - UPDATE 2

The Pensions Regulator has rejected proposals from chilled prepared foods firm Uniq to fund a £436m scheme deficit.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 19 July 2010

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