All LCP articles – Page 5
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NewsDutch pension funds return an average 10.2% for 2020
Pension funds made the best returns on their interest rate hedges, as interest rates dropped to record lows over the year
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NewsHow JP Morgan’s DC fund is addressing the decumulation problem
The maturing DC market is still lacking effective decumulation options, according to PLSA conference panellists
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NewsSofter tone on open DB plans seen in TPR ‘myth-busting’ comments
Policy director David Fairs sets out regulator’s intentions, thinking about open schemes, next steps for DB funding code in blog post
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NewsM&S tops up de-risked pensioner liabilities with £750m set of buy-ins
80% of retail scheme’s pensioner liabilities are now insured
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NewsMPs warned about DB sponsor cost hit from proposed funding rules
Pension Schemes Bill due to be scrutinised by the Public Bill Committee in the House of Commons next week
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NewsUK roundup: Brickmaker scheme completes £340m buy-in
Deal covers more than half of Ibstock Pension Scheme’s liabilities
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NewsLCP calls sponsors to work closely with trustees to consider superfunds
The buyout demand may outstrip market capacity, forcing schemes to remain in the funding regime for significantly longer than anticipated
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NewsUK consultants push for improved sustainable investment practices
More urgent and constructive action needs to be taken to address systemic challenges, particularly in relation to climate change
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NewsUK roundup: LCP, Royal London call for more support in DB transfer advice
Plus: Strathclyde scheme tenders custodian contract; UK confirms pension freedom age rise
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NewsMarathon Service scheme signs £610m employer-initiated buy-in
Transaction covers more than 1,400 members
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NewsRisk that large DB employer insolvencies could ‘seriously strain’ PPF
LCP sees PPF well-placed to withstand deep COVID-19-related downturn, but fate of firms with large DB deficits key
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NewsGovernment urged to ‘come clean’ about dashboard data approach [updated]
LCP’s Webb warns of ‘multi-million’ compliance bill if data has to be standardised on basis of new definitions
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NewsUK roundup: Pension investors join internships for black youths initiative
Plus: One more for DB consolidation; Warnings about re-opened property fund pension treatment uncertainty
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NewsPension scheme of collapsed rural retailer agrees £100m bulk annuity
PPF+ deal includes flexibility for top-ups when further assets are recouped during insolvency proceedings
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NewsLCP raises alarm about ‘rigidity’ in DB funding code proposals
Consultancy calls for flexibility and more consideration of interaction with covenant strength
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NewsDutch schemes fail to push management fees below 0.5% threshold
The average management fees the funds paid in 2019 totalled 0.51%, excluding transaction costs
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NewsUK roundup: LCP on COVID-19’s direct, indirect liabilities hit
Plus: Pension risk transactions keep pace through lockdown; Healthcare group scheme strikes buy-in deal with Aviva
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NewsLCP: COVID-19 has limited impact on DB schemes’ funding levels
A large number of FTSE 100 pension schemes were in a relatively healthy position
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NewsLCP sees ‘net neutral’ COVID-19 effect on 2020 buy-in/out volumes
Consultancy estimates £25bn of deals this year
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NewsLCP sees Dutch schemes’ returns close to 30% in 2019
Pension funds’ combined assets rose by €240bn to €1.56trn
