Last year saw the biggest ever year-on-year fall in expected lifespans for newly retired pensioners — and this is a major contributory factor in DB surpluses, according to a new report. WTW’s...
Isio has launched a new platform enabling pension schemes and other investors to sell illiquid assets. It says this launch was driven by demand from schemes, who often face difficulties when selling...
I marched on 10 Downing Street last month for justice for victims of financial misconduct. My particular experience and expertise relate to pension scams. For the last 10 years I have freely...
The cost of running a small DB pension scheme is four times the cost of running a large scheme, according to the latest analysis from Hymans Robertson. The pensions consultancy has highlighted...
Broadstone will act as a third party administration for the DB superfund Clara Pensions. Broadstone joins Hymans Robertson and Isio as Clara partners, giving Clara the option of using its administration services for...
The professional trustee market has continued to expand rapidly, with revenue across this sector up by 16 per cent in 2023, according to an industry survey. Isio’s latest market report shows that...
Specialist insurer, Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) has launched a new streamlined service for smaller DB schemes looking to complete a buyout. The service, called Mosaic, offers price monitoring as well as standard...
The value and number of buy-in and buy-out transactions on DB schemes reached new record levels in 2023, topping almost £50bn according to new data from Hymans Robertston. Figures for the second...
The Association of Professional Pension Trustees (APPT) has slammed the regulator’s plan to introduce a statement of strategy (SoS) criticising its “onerous data requirements” which it says are unlikely to benefit members. ...
Aviva is launching a streamlined bulk purchase annuity (BPA) service to target market access for smaller schemes, typically with assets of less than £100m. Called Aviva Clarity, the service offers a process...
