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UK pensions are at a crucial juncture. The UK Parliament’s inquiry into the LDI crisis of September 2022 shed some light on its causes, but the debate on the role of LDI is alive and well. Meanwhile, regulators including The Pensions Regulator and the Financial Conduct Authority have advised pension schemes on how to make LDI strategies more resilient to shocks.
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Apart from undermining UK’s reputation for strong investor protection, argues NBIM, FCA’s efforts might not even pay off
Industry welcomes recommendations that will help open DB schemes thrive
While it is not mandatory, UK pensions minister urges trustees to follow the guidance
Pension liabilities for over 3,600 pensioners and deferred policyholders of the Next Pension Plan have now been fully insured
The mandate contributes £800m to Van Laschot Kempen’s total client assets under management
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Apart from undermining UK’s reputation for strong investor protection, argues NBIM, FCA’s efforts might not even pay off
Industry welcomes recommendations that will help open DB schemes thrive
While it is not mandatory, UK pensions minister urges trustees to follow the guidance
Pension liabilities for over 3,600 pensioners and deferred policyholders of the Next Pension Plan have now been fully insured
The mandate contributes £800m to Van Laschot Kempen’s total client assets under management
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