Latest United Kingdom News – Page 9
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NewsUK pensions industry calls for reform of state pension
IFS suggests four-point pension guarantee to provide greater certainty over what people can expect to receive from the state pension
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NewsRailpen expects companies to use new ISSB standards ‘at a minimum’
‘In 2024 we will continue to use our voice to advocate for the strong shareholder rights and effective corporate governance, which ultimately benefit both investors and companies,’ says Railpen
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NewsUK schemes misaligned with climate transition, says XPS study
The average implied temperature rise of scheme holding is 2.8°C, much higher than the Paris Agreement targets of 1.5°C
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NewsFRC updates actuarial guidance in light of increased buyout activity, superfunds
FRC is also considering feedback received in relation to TAS 310
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NewsUK CDC schemes face challenges with transparency and fairness
PPI warned that maintaining the aim of greater transparency and fairness in the UK will lead to challenges for decumulation CDC.
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NewsRailpen framework to help investors assess their capacity to invest in illiquids
The framework focuses on the illiquidity aspect of private markets, rather than the potential for additional return or diversification
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NewsDe-risking gains in importance for pension schemes approaching endgame
56% of survey respondents identify de-risking as investment priority
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NewsChurch of England Pensions Board outlines strategic plan to reach climate transition goals
CEPB’s climate action plan focuses on key systemic risks like demand for fossil fuels, corporate climate lobbying, climate finance in emerging markets, says Adam Matthews
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NewsThales Pension Scheme secures £2.7bn buy-in with Rothesay
The transaction secures benefits of over 16,000 members – 10,512 pensioners and dependants as well as 5,915 deferred members
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NewsInvestor coalition calls for phase out of unequal voting rights
It made recommendations to phase out dual-class structures tailored at different financial market participants
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NewsBrunel Pension Partnership achieves 75.4% reduction in reserves intensity
The investment pool will work closely with S&P to help with scenario analysis for physical climate risk
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NewsNet zero alignment commitments shoot up for UK pension funds
The percentage of UK pension funds with net zero commitments increased from 57% last May to 68% this year
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NewsTrustees expect more from new bulk annuity market entrants
Trustees now assess insurers on financial strength, ESG factors, administration capacity and quality, buyout capabilities, and brand awareness
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NewsTrustees considering capital backed journey plan urged to engage with regulator
The Pensions Regulator set out expectations for trustees considering capital backed journey plan
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NewsSmart Pension to provide pension to 62,000 ISS UK employees
Appointment represents £200m in assets under management moving to Smart Pension
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NewsBoots pension scheme completes largest single transaction with L&G
The deal secures benefits of all 53,000 retirees and deferred members of the scheme
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NewsCo-op pension fund insures remaining £4bn of liabilities
The transaction secures benefits for almost 50,000 members
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NewsSEI completes acquisition of National Pension Trust
The deal, which had a total cash value of £42.5m, follows recent expectations of an accelerated consolidation of the master trust market
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NewsUK’s Autumn Statement proposals encourage DB schemes to run on
Chancellor announces consultation on changes to rules around DB scheme surpluses and tax rate reduction on surplus extraction
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NewsUK’s pension regulator to enhance approach to master trusts
DWP analysis shows trust market could grow from around £140bn in 2023 to £420bn in 2030
