Broadstone is calling for stronger governance standards for pension scheme trustees, as the DC sectors looks to consolidate. Responding to the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) consultation on this issue, the...
Sackers has issued guidance and tips for trustees looking to prepare their first ‘own risk assessments’ (ORAs). Depending on the scheme's reporting dates, some trustees will be looking to complete these assessments...
Underlying operating profit was down 39 per cent to £305m (2024: £504m) at Just Group, driven by lower new business margins on lower sales. Retirement income sales were also down 18 per...
Aon has advised the Mouchel Business Services Limited Pension Scheme (Money Purchase Section), sponsored by Kier Group Limited, on a transaction to secure all members’ benefits with Just Group, supported by the...
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has appointed Sian Myers as chief people officer and Helen Whelan as chief risk officer. Myers will be accountable for Railpen’s...
Only around a third of pension schemes are expected to complete the transition from buy-in to buy-out within a three year period, according to research by the Society of Pension Professionals. This...
The pensions industry has slammed Reform UK’s plans to turn the Local Government Pension Scheme into a sovereign wealth fund. Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said he wants to use the...
Trustees are being urged not to overlook ESG considerations when looking at defined benefit endgame strategies. The advice comes from Isio’s head of sustainable investment Cadi Thomas, amid increasing choice for trustees...
Consultancy firm Hymans Robertson has named Tom Caron as operations lead for its risk transfer team. The move marks an internal promotion for Caron. He will now be responsible for operational responsibility...
Procentia, a provider of pension administration software and technology, has launched Intelli-ACT, an actuarial valuation system for defined benefit pension schemes and life insurers. Intelli-ACT was developed in partnership with Brightwell, the...
