All superfunds articles
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News
Clara-Pensions completes first TPR assessment
Several schemes will look at superfunds as a viable endgame solution for their membership
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Lawyers back superfunds as strong ‘Plan B’ for DB plans
But legal experts split over best sequencing of action for schemes with insolvent sponsors
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Regulator called to ‘fight the corner’ of Arcadia pension scheme members
Sir Philip Green’s high street retail company reportedly on the brink of collapse
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UK regulator delivers superfund guidance for trustees, sponsors
Guidance follows the announcement of an interim regime for superfunds in the summer
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Clara Pensions gains CPPIB-owned Wilton Re as capital partner
US life reinsurance company joins Sixth Street as investor in superfund
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Superfund sees ‘train hard to fight easy’ value in tough TPR process
Rigorous regulatory assessment important for confidence
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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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Special Report
UK: Consolidation remains controversial
Guidance on the long-awaited legislation setting out a regulatory framework for superfunds is finally released
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: UK superfunds – Super fast, or dead in the water?
Will the superfund ship lawfully leave port any time soon? Following the UK pension regulator’s publication of its interim regime for superfunds in June 2020, there is much talk about scheme transfers to superfund being imminent. Clive Weber , pensions partner, and Paul Ashcroft , solicitor, Wedlake Bell LLP, explain ...
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Considerations around consolidation vehicles
Much of the debate around consolidation vehicles thus far has focused on the comparison between the security provided by consolidators and that provided by a traditional insurance company.
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News
Pension SuperFund gets HMRC OK after switch on TPR request
Regulator asked emerging commercial DB consolidator to set up a new occupational pension scheme
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UK regulator announces interim regime for DB superfunds
Guidance opens the door for market in new commercial consolidation options
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UK government launches consultation on pension consolidators
Long-awaited document outlines proposed rulebook for commercial consolidators
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Survey finds limited support for commercial DB consolidators
Willis Towers Watson poll reports trustees are sceptical of the benefits of vehicles like the Pension SuperFund
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Country Report
Willis Towers Watson launches bundled service for DB schemes
OneDB combines admin, actuarial and investment services to set schemes on a path to full funding – and, perhaps, consolidation
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News
Ex-PPF chief Rubenstein to lead DB consolidator ‘superfund’
Edi Truell also backs new vehicle in wake of government support for consolidation
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UK to consider criminal sanctions against negligent scheme sponsors
DB white paper outlines proposals for new powers for The Pensions Regulator, consultations for consolidation regime
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The case against pension fund consolidation
UK fiduciary manager Gatemore rails against the trend towards bigger asset pools
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PLSA sets out vision of UK 'superfund' consolidation regime
Trade body calls for amendments to existing rules to allow simplified benefits and wide-ranging consolidation
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PLSA conference: The great DB 'superfunds' debate
Superfund proposal met with goodwill, but practicalities and scale of problem questioned