Defined benefit
In-depth reporting on defined benefit (DB) pensions for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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NewsEIOPA backs Ireland’s pension consolidation but flags member-protection risks
Ireland’s pension consolidation can improve stability, but EIOPA chair stresses governance, costs and member protection during transition
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NewsLCP calls for defined benefit schemes to rethink de-risking in run-on
DB schemes pursuing run-on should rethink traditional de-risking strategies, which could otherwise destroy long-term value, LCP argues
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NewsPension savers seek clearer picture of infrastructure investments
Research by IFM Investors, NEST and Border to Coast shows 82% of pension savers want more information on infrastructure investment
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AnalysisUK small-pot consolidation faces major operational challenge, consultants warn
More than 13m deferred small pots worth £4bn could be consolidated, but industry warns implementation will be complex
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NewsUK defined benefit funding strengthens as recovery plans shorten sharply
A stronger funding position is giving UK trustees greater choice over endgame strategies, while recovery plans continue to shorten
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NewsNorfolk Pension Fund makes leadership hires to meet LGPS reform requirements
Appointments strengthen fund’s governance arrangements and provide clear senior leadership alongside independent oversight, says fund
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NewsWarwickshire pension fund appoints Northern Trust as asset servicer
Northern Trust will support the fund with asset servicing capabilities that bring custody data, reporting and performance information together
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Multi-employer CDC enters new phase
Plus: Standard Life secures £2bn through partnerships with CVC Capital Partners, Prudential Financial, Goldman Sachs and MS&AD
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NewsAon launches run-on solution aimed at smaller DB schemes
The solution is part of Aon’s Future DB services launched in early August
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NewsIndustry calls for practical, proportionate approach to DB surplus flexibility
The 12-week consultation on releasing surplus closed on 2 September
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NewsSamworth Brothers Superanuation Scheme in £400m buy-in with Canada Life
The transaction secures the future pension benefits of more than 3,000 pensioners and 4,000 deferred members in the food industry
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NewsPensions UK warns against LGPS structural overhaul
Recent public commentary on the future of LGPS overlooks the scheme’s success, according to Pensions UK
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NewsWood Pension Plan completes £1.7bn buy-in with L&G
The transaction secures the benefits for all 16,400 members of the pension fund for the engineering conglomerate Wood Group
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NewsDow Chemical pension fund prepares for €2bn+ Dutch buyout
The potential transaction would be the Netherlands’ second-largest pension buyout, after Delta Lloyd’s €3bn deal with Zwitserleven
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AnalysisGerman pension buyout ecosystem matures as deal activity builds
Growing deal activity, stronger governance and economic restructuring are creating fresh opportunities for German pension buyout provider
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NewsStandard Life targets large DB schemes with £2bn pension risk transfer backing
Fresh capital backing will support competition for the UK’s largest pension risk transfer deals
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Opinion PiecesDiversity Project to Inclusion in Finance – why our rebrand reflects a sharper ambition
The rebranding of the Diversity Project as Inclusion in Finance signals a sharper, more commercial focus, according to Ric van Weelden. As Europe undergoes its largest-ever transfer of investment responsibility, asset managers must reflect the people they serve
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NewsTPT launches CDC modelling capability ahead of multi-employer scheme
The launch comes as TPT prepares to bring its multi-employer CDC scheme to market
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NewsAon launches Future DB to support schemes’ endgame preparation
Sixty-three per cent of schemes have reached, or expect to reach, their target funding level within five years
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NewsElementis Group pension fund completes £300m buy-in with Aviva
The transaction secures the benefits of 4,500 members of the scheme
