All LCP articles – Page 8
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LCP 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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Marathon Service scheme signs £610m employer-initiated buy-in
Transaction covers more than 1,400 members
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Risk 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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Government 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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UK 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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Pension 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
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NewsConsultants call for TPR 'clarity', 'pragmatism' given virus impacts
Estimated £40bn increase in FTSE 350 scheme deficits so far in Q1
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NewsIrish regulator announces pension scheme engagement programme
It will help the regulator assess a scheme’s governance standards and how these may affect good member outcomes
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People moves: New director at LPGS Central, Mercer re-hires commercial leader
LGPS Central, Mercer, Robeco, Kempen, Federated Hermes, Just Group, ABP, Hymans Robertson, P+, Capital Cranfield, Eaton Vance, BPPG, AEW, PFA, ICI, BMO GAM, PTL, Nuveen, WTW, ATP
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People moves: Former UK pensions minister joins LCP
LCP, LOIM, PASA, PTL, Asset Management Exchange, APG, GAM, PostNL, Danica Pension, Achmea, Morningstar, Kempen, Patrizia, Schroders, Man Group, BlueBay, AXA IM, AFM
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Netherlands roundup: NIBC eyes alternatives for scheme
Plus: LCP survey shows Dutch schemes return 4.9% in third quarter
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2020 outlook roundup: Mercer expects global economy to recover
Plus: LCP predicts annual volumes of £30bn in de-risking market
