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NewsPensions industry raises concerns over DWP’s scheme funding consultation
‘We do have major doubts over whether the proposed legislation is sufficiently flexible,’ says Aon
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Consolidation in UK pensions market – what are the options?
Will there be an increase in pension scheme consolidation in the UK market and will it lead to increased investment in alternative ESG assets? Consolidation could provide the collateral to invest in greater ESG assets.
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NewsAlecta’s DB losses slow in Q3, but Q4 real estate values dip seen
Largest Swedish pension fund reports shallower losses on DB between July to September than in earlier quarters in 2022, and no losses on DC side
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UK DB schemes may see ‘unexpected financial impacts’ due to high inflation
The impact of inflation on scheme funding will depend on the extent to which schemes have hedged their exposure to inflation
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UK pensions industry to keep vigilant despite stable bond yields following ‘mini budget’ u-turn
The near-term technical picture is not a positive one, says Hymans Robertson
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DB pension schemes ‘are not at risk of collapse’, says TPR
Regulator’s CEO says ‘it is absolutely clear that there have been liquidity issues in some of the funds’
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NewsBuyers beware? SPP panel ponders bulk annuities
Pensions industry should focus on long-term implications, says regulator
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NewsMercer global pensions ranking topped by Iceland, Netherlands, Denmark
CFA Institute warns new financial products and strategies needed to deliver adequate returns for beneficiaries
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UK trustee boards do not prioritise diversity and inclusion, says TPR
Just 10% of DB schemes and 14% of DC schemes were collecting trustee diversity data, TPR research shows
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Dutch pension funds aim for DC transition in 2025
So far half of Dutch pension funds have confirmed their intention to make the transition to a DC system. A third of pension funds is yet to make a decision.
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NewsEuropean pension schemes grapple with indexation as inflation continues to rise
Inflation rate in Germany was up 10% in September
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AnalysisAnalysis: Goodbye, LDI? Too early to say
The sudden and unprecedented rise in Gilt yields, caused by the UK government massive fiscal stimulus announcement, tested the risk management strategies of UK DB schemes
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NewsCharities’ DB schemes called to avoid funding issues
Combined assets of DB schemes of largest 40 charities in England and Wales fell to £39.5bn (€45bn) in 2022 from £46bn in 2021
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NewsBank of England intervention eases pressure on DB schemes facing margin calls
Pension funds should proactively look for ways to shore up liquidity, says consultancy
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B&CE calls for policy solution to avoid retirement crisis
Younger generations who, unlike older baby boomers, don’t have access to final salary pensions are at particular risk of not being able to afford to retire
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NewsESG roundup: Trustees urged to boost understanding of ESG data for risk transfer deals
Plus: RepRisk partners with K2 Integrity; Swiss AM management association sets up sustainable finance regulatory framework
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UK’s growth plan promises to unlock DC investment opportunities
Pensions regulatory charge cap, hurdles to overcome, Solvency II reform, DB scheme deficits to reduce further
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UK Roundup: Yell Pension Plan completes £370m buy-in deal with PIC
Plus: Automatic enrolment: ‘slipping through the net’; Contributions of FTSE 350 companies’ DB schemes outweigh their DC plans
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NewsBarloworld UK scheme completes £484m buy-in deal with Just Group
The deal insures the benefits of around 3,000 pensioners and 1,800 deferred members.
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NewsUK roundup: Pension funds achieve 100% funding on long-term targets
Plus: FTSE 350 pension schemes surplus continues to fend off impact of rising costs
