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AnalysisPensions accounting: A matter of survival
If there is one thing DB scheme sponsors and trustees can be sure of this year, the COVID-19 pandemic is going to affect not only their ability to fund schemes but also how they account for them
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Opinion PiecesNot business as usual
Basing investment decisions on short-term events can have long-term consequences, so it is vital trustees seek guidance
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Opinion PiecesLetter from US: Short-term relief, long-term pain
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an immediate and transparent impact on American defined contribution plans. But it also has implications for defined benefit plans in the long run
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NewsUK pension funds to warn savers of DB/DC transfers
TPR encourages members to take regulated advice to understand their retirement options
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Super industry sees liquidity challenge as members switch to cash
COVID-19 has put a spotlight on liquidity
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NewsConsultants roundup: Isio estimates 8.7% drop in Q1 retirement pot
Plus: Hymans Robertson Foundation launches hardship fund for charities
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NewsUK roundup: DC operator furloughs staff; Six de-risk in March
Also: The People’s Pension changes charging structure for COVID-19 cushioning effect
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NewsAon: Alternatives, ESG integration struggling for DC foothold
Consultancy finds surprising and ‘underwhelming’ results in DC survey
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Opperman sets out TCFD and DC consolidation, fee consultation plans
Minister says there should be ‘no illusions’ about government’s consolidation, infrastructure plans
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UK roundup: Airline trustees assess scheme following Flybe collapse
Plus: Scottish scheme launches ESG ezine for members
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Fujitsu’s UK scheme moves DC members to master trust
Financial advice included to support members’ decision making
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InterviewsHow we run our money: Pirelli DB pension funds
Flavio Cateni (pictured), former head of DB pensions at Pirelli, now acting as an adviser to the company, outlines a far-sighted fiduciary management strategy and a robust risk management approach
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NewsDC schemes struggle to measure up, says Aon
There could be value in moving into a master trust structure
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ICT scheme to place pension rights with PNO, De Nationale APF
De Nationale APF will see a transfer worth €436m, PNO Media will get €29m
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Opinion PiecesLetter From US: New Secure Act – a step in the right direction
New rules encourage employers to offer annuities in 401(k)-type retirement plans
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Special ReportUK inflation: Collateral damage
Proposed changes to the measurement of UK inflation would have a significant impact on the DB pension industry
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Country ReportDB funding: Funding woes continue
Volatile financial markets and legislative uncertainty continue to cause headaches
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NewsUK actuarial body to dig into ‘the great risk transfer’
Campaign to investigate drivers and implications of transfer of financial risk from institutions to individuals
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Danish scheme cuts market-rate pension payments by 5-9%
‘What you see is what you get’ with plain-vanilla product, says fund
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TKP to outsource investment admin for DC plans to Ohpen
Admin had to be outsourced as investments in DC plans with a drawdown pension were becoming complex
