All funding code articles
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NewsUK regulator prepares trustees for first valuations under new DB funding code
The Pensions Regulator has published the first annual funding statement, which shows that just over half of UK pension funds (54%) are in surplus on a buyout basis
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NewsUK-listed companies with DB schemes issue 81 profit warnings in 2024
Companies issuing profit warnings could consider DB surplus as a source of cash support
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NewsUK regulator publishes defined benefit covenant guidance
The update is the last piece of the jigsaw to help schemes carry out valuations under the new DB funding code
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Consultation launched for pension investment review
Plus: Economic growth; DB Funding Code, De-risking
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NewsTPR amends Statement of Strategy following consultation feedback
Trustees will need to consider at an early stage the full list of data that they will need to submit, says LCP
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NewsThe Pensions Regulator’s funding code is laid in parliament
The industry is still awaiting the publication of final statement of strategy and employer covenant assessment
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: UK election's impact on pensions industry
UK elections, Mansion House reforms, funding code, SDR, LGPS consolidation
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AnalysisUK election: Another delay to funding code ‘highly likely’
Statement of strategy, guidance on new covenants or definition of significant maturity are still missing
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NewsPensions industry concerned over delays to regulations by upcoming UK election
The anticipated funding code, which is expected to come into effect on 22 September, could be affected by election
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NewsRegulator calls for UK DB schemes to reassess long-term objectives
TPR’s Louise Davey says ‘trustees should look to redirect some of their funding level improvements towards a funding and investment strategy that is aligned with their plans’
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NewsTPR’s Statement of Strategy will be challenging and costly for UK schemes
Completing the template as proposed will create a lot of extra work and could add 20% to scheme valuation costs
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NewsUK pensions committee calls for fresh approach to funding regulations
Industry welcomes recommendations that will help open DB schemes thrive
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NewsExtra disclosure under TPR’s funding code could push up scheme costs
There is a risk that an ‘overly prescriptive’ approach pushes trustees into ‘costly tick-boxing’ exercise, according to Cardano
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NewsUK pensions regulator consults on statement of strategy for DB funding code
The consultation, which will run until 16 April, looks at what trustees will need to submit as part of planning and managing their DB schemes’ funding positions
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NewsUK Funding Code to come into effect at the end of September
The regulator will consult on its statement of strategy ‘in the next few weeks’, says Louise Davey
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NewsDWP regulation is ‘starting gun’ for new DB funding regime
Final set of regulations provide greater flexibility for mature schemes to diversify investments in a wide range of assets without constraints, says PLSA
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NewsStandard Life highlights barriers for trustees to deliver endgame strategy
Market volatility was cited as a key concern by trustees to deliver their endgame strategy
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NewsUK pensions regulator to take ‘more assertive’ approach
‘We will be testing the full suite of powers available to us to really change behaviours’ says TPR
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NewsDepartment store John Lewis shows healthy pension fund surplus
Pension fund to stop £10m deficit contributions
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NewsUK roundup: ITB Pension Funds complete £290m buy-in with Just Group
Plus: Aon publishes DB funding report; TPT enhances responsible investment choices for DC members
