All superfunds articles
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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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NewsSuperfund transfer ‘viable’ solution to schemes, poll finds
Trustees agree more schemes will follow now that first superfund transaction is completed
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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 financier pulls plug on commercial pension consolidator
Edi Truell blames decision about Pension SuperFund on regulatory environment
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NewsTPR’s updated guidance opens the door to more UK superfund activity
But the latest guidance may be “too little, too late”
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NewsTPR updates superfunds guidance with saver security as primary focus
When TPR published its original guidance in 2020, it committed to review the issue of profit extraction within three years.
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NewsChancellor reveals plans to boost pension investments in UK growth
Plus: DC pension schemes sign up to Mansion House Compact
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NewsClara-Pensions completes first TPR assessment
Several schemes will look at superfunds as a viable endgame solution for their membership
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NewsLawyers 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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NewsRegulator 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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NewsUK regulator delivers superfund guidance for trustees, sponsors
Guidance follows the announcement of an interim regime for superfunds in the summer
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NewsClara Pensions gains CPPIB-owned Wilton Re as capital partner
US life reinsurance company joins Sixth Street as investor in superfund
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NewsSuperfund sees ‘train hard to fight easy’ value in tough TPR process
Rigorous regulatory assessment important for confidence
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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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Special ReportUK: Consolidation remains controversial
Guidance on the long-awaited legislation setting out a regulatory framework for superfunds is finally released
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: 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 why the ...
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: 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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NewsPension 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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NewsUK regulator announces interim regime for DB superfunds
Guidance opens the door for market in new commercial consolidation options
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NewsUK government launches consultation on pension consolidators
Long-awaited document outlines proposed rulebook for commercial consolidators
