All The Pensions Regulator (TPR) articles – Page 6
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Opinion Pieces
Guest viewpoint: LDI regulation should not ignore private asset solutions
In the aftermath of the liability-driven investing (LDI) crisis, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) in the UK drew up guidelines for pension funds to improve the resilience of LDI strategies. These guidelines primarily aim to support the creation of liquidity buffers so that pension funds can withstand yield shocks. To that end, the guidelines advise pension funds to conduct stress tests and identify suitable collateral with respect to both leveraged and unleveraged LDI strategies using yield-shock scenarios.
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Bank of England tips Pensions Regulator to keep LDI buffers wide
UK central bank advises DB pension funds keep minimum of 250 basis points buffer liquidity – but more on top of that
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TPR launches diversity, equality and inclusion guidance for pension fund trustees
The guidance provides pointers for chairs – explaining that the chair should play a key role in making boards more diverse and inclusive
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UK government says LDI still has useful place in pension scheme toolkit
Collateral buffers behind LDI need to be higher to withstand shocks, Trott tells MPs and Lords committees
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UK regulator publishes guidance on employer related investments
The guidance warns trustees, employers and scheme advisers they must report ERI breaches to TPR
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Former UK pensions regulator director joins LCP as partner
David Fairs will join LCP’s pensions practice in April
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TPR’s new funding code causes cost concerns for DB schemes
Nearly half of trustees and sponsors (42%) are concerned about the additional governance challenges, and in turn associated costs, that the code will bring
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The Pensions Regulator launches ESG, climate campaign
TPR is warning trustees that enforcement action may be taken against them if they fail to publish their statement of investment principles
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UK roundup: The Pensions Regulator to be reviewed by Mary Starks
Plus: Smart Pension adds JP Morgan ETF to sustainable default growth fund
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UK trustees urged to actively consider impact of Gilts crisis
XPS launched an LDI Oversight Service to help trustees review their LDI arrangements
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UK pension regulator trio launches value for money consultation
Requirements to disclose and assess additional information should be unduly burdensome, says DWP
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British employers could face £34bn bill following new pension rules, says LCP
Employers could find themselves receiving demands from schemes for large sums, collectively running into tens of billions of pounds
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TPR confirms appointment of Nausicaa Delfas as new chief executive
Her background in governance will be vital to meet the challenges of new legislation
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UK regulator’s new DB funding code sparks industry concern
TPR launched its new code today, but experts point to discrepancies with DWP regulations
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UK pensions regulator releases new DB funding code
‘The new funding code may be a double-edged sword for sponsoring companies,’ says Cardano Advisory
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Bank of England calls for coordinated LDI regulation in UK and abroad
Financial Policy Committee advises regulatory action from TPR, FCA and overseas regulators, ‘to ensure LDI funds remain resilient to the higher level of interest rates’
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Gilts crisis won’t undermine attractions of private markets for long-term investors
Many of the government’s ambitions to reboot growth in the UK economy require solutions which private assets are well equipped and prepared to provide in a timely manner
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UK roundup: Border to Coast reappoints Robeco for voting and engagement support
Plus: FTSE 350 pension scheme funding stabilises following Gilt market turmoil; Coats UK scheme completes buy-in with Aviva
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Actuaries association chair calls for renewed focus on systemic risks
There is currently little system-wide information on the use by individual schemes of LDI strategies