All LCP articles – Page 4
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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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NewsLCP calls on investment managers to focus on real world emissions
The firm has increased expectations on investment managers when it comes to climate change goals, and asks managers to help mitigate systemic climate risk
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NewsIrish DB schemes’ average funding level above 100%
This marks the first time in 15 years of the LCP’s accounting survey that the average funding level has been above 100%
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NewsACA sets up steering group to assess risk and opportunities of AI for pensions
The group will be chaired by LCP partner Alex Waite and to date is made up of members from Aon, Barnett Waddingham, Buck, Isio, Mercer and XPS
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NewsTwo new players predicted to enter UK buy-in market in 2024
LCP is currently in discussions with six potential providers weighing up their options for entering the market
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NewsUK pensions industry hesitant about ‘pot for life’ proposals
Pension providers will inevitably seek to ‘cherry pick’ high earners, while ordinary savers get left behind, says LCP
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NewsIndustry cautiously welcomes British Business Bank investment initiative
‘Pension schemes must be given time to plan a considered and effective move into private assets,’ says Aegon
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NewsDWP confirms Maynard as new UK pensions minister
The appointment follows Laura Trott’s promotion in this week’s UK cabinet reshuffle
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NewsLCP urges UK DB sponsors to prepare for challenging economic times
Covenants under scrutiny: LCP urges sponsors to be ‘proactive’ as corporate insolvencies look set to increase
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NewsUK pensions minister urged to encourage schemes to invest in sustainability
LCP and Pensions for Purpose’s open letter urges pensions minister Laura Trott to encourage pension schemes to invest more in areas that drive forward sustainability goals
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NewsClara’s first superfund transaction marks ‘significant milestone’ for UK pension industry
LCP estimates there could be £5bn or more further superfund transactions in the next few years
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NewsUK pension schemes concerned over insurer capacity as they approach endgame
The total deal value for bulk annuity transactions is expected to reach ‘well over’ £40bn in 2023
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NewsUK pensions industry told to prepare for consolidation
Industry experts expect to see a significant amount of consolidation in the market by 2035
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NewsPeople moves: Local Pensions Partnership Investments names COO
PLus: PKBS appoints new investment committee chair; Universal Investment names Luxembourg country head
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NewsLCP finds major increase in professional trustee use
Professional trustee firms are expanding their services into a variety of domains
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AnalysisAnalysis: Encouraging DB schemes to take more investment risk
With the call for evidence closing today, consultants shared what needs to be done to encourage DB schemes to take on more investment risk
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NewsUK roundup: Buy-ins and buyouts reach record-breaking £20bn in H1
Volumes in the first half of 2023 are on track to be 20% higher than the previous record of £17.6bn
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NewsPeople moves: Aon Denmark appoints Carsten Christoffersen as new CEO
Aon Denmark appoints new CEO to drive business to new heights
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NewsBusiest H1 on record as bulk annuity transactions estimated to reach £25bn
Over £17bn of transactions have already been announced
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NewsNew PPF proposals would represent ‘seismic changes’ to UK pensions landscape
Plans would mean ‘struggling’ DB schemes could choose to opt-in to the Pension Protection Fund
