IPE's United Kingdom Coverage – Page 78
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NewsPPF’s latest consultation proposes updates to valuation assumptions for buyout
The PPF is proposing adopting a yield-curve approach when assessing schemes for entry to the scheme
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NewsAdmin practicalities and costs block pensions progress, says Barnett Waddingham
Other barriers included a lack of impact on the scheme, a lack of knowledge or engagement, or concerns about giving members too much choice
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NewsLGPS Central seeks active emerging markets equity manager
The pool is looking for active managers that use a fundamental rather than quantitative approach
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Special ReportDC Pensions: UK funds grapple with cost of living crisis
Auto-enrolment in the UK has been a success, but the many strains on household incomes represent its biggest test yet
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Opinion PiecesEuropean authorities must focus on derivatives risk
Opinions may differ on whether Brexit has had a positive or negative impact on either of the parties involved. However, it could be argued that an idiosyncratic event such as the liquidity crisis that took place in the United Kingdom at the end of September could have been averted, had the country been part of the bloc. Investors lost confidence in the UK government, now more isolated than before Brexit, and its ability to maintain its fiscal balance, after the announcement of a massive fiscal spending plan at the end of September. That sent yields on UK Gilts soaring and led to a spiralling lack of liquidity, as pension funds rushed to post collateral on their interest-rate derivative positions.
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FeaturesEuropean Commission announcement brings some clarity to derivatives clearing
Many unanswered questions linger after the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union. However, a recent announcement by the European Commission (EC) promises to bring some much-needed clarity to the derivatives market.
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InterviewsPension funds on the record: inspiring confidence in inflationary times
Rising inflation affects portfolio as much as morale, which is why many pension schemes are making extra efforts to advise their members
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NewsTPR confirms appointment of Nausicaa Delfas as new chief executive
Her background in governance will be vital to meet the challenges of new legislation
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UK regulator’s new DB funding code sparks industry concern
TPR launched its new code today, but experts point to discrepancies with DWP regulations
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NewsUK pensions regulator releases new DB funding code
‘The new funding code may be a double-edged sword for sponsoring companies,’ says Cardano Advisory
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UK should take opportunity of delayed taxonomy to ‘get it right’, says IIGCC
‘The UK is now in a position to learn from these experiences and to ensure that the UK taxonomy is usable and has high integrity,’ says E3G
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Barclays Bank UK scheme completes £7bn longevity risk transaction
It’s the scheme’s second multi-billion-pound longevity transaction, following the £5bn transaction in 2020
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Border to Coast names new CIO
John Harrison will continue to act as an adviser to Border to Coast
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UK roundup: TPT Retirement Solutions unveils net zero plan
Plus: Recruitment challenges leave large employers at risk
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Border to Coast adds £2.2bn to second private markets programme
New investments will focus on decarbonisation, the digital revolution, and emerging markets
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UK roundup: Border to Coast reappoints Robeco for voting and engagement support
Plus: FTSE 350 pension scheme funding stabilises following Gilt market turmoil; Coats UK scheme completes buy-in with Aviva
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Rohde warns some Danish pension funds have just one repo counterparty
Similar scenario to UK’s LDI crisis less likely for “better-equipped, less-leveraged” Danish pension companies, says head of central bank
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NewsUK launches consultation on NHS scheme’s proposed amended regulations
One of the proposals is an amendment to the member contribution structure to ensure general practitioners pay the correct contribution rate
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Poor climate plans will trigger votes against board members in 2023, Railpen warns firms
Railpen said biodiversity and social implications of the climate transition were important considerations in transition plans
