Run-on has overtaken buy-out as the dominant endgame for the UK’s largest DB schemes, according to research by Brightwell and mallowstreet. The Endgame & Surplus Report 2026 is based on a survey of 23...
Consultancy firm Lane Clark & Peacock has made two senior appointments within the development and actuarial divisions of its DB pensions team. Nick Clark has been appointed to head of pensions actuarial....
Inflationary fears due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East have caused gilt yields to spike to levels not seen since the aftermath of the Liz Truss mini-Budget sell-off in 2022. However...
The Hille Ergonom Pension Scheme has completed wind-up, following a £4m buy-out with Aviva, securing the benefits of 56 pensioners and 18 deferred members, who have also benefitted from surplus assets. Payouts...
Broadstone has appointed John Bacon to the role of principal of projects and endgame administration. Bacon joins Broadstone from Barnett Waddingham where he spent 10 years working with the PPF, Clara and...
Smaller DB pension schemes considering a bulk annuity transaction have more opportunities and flexibility than ever before, according to a report by Hymans Robertson. The consultancy firm claims that a growth in...
Isio has completed its first ‘micro’ buy-in using its new service aimed at smaller DB schemes. This deal has secured a £1.2m buy-in for the Godolphin Company Limited, sponsored by St Aubyn...
Broadstone has appointed Paul Noone to be its head of operations. Noone returns to Broadstone after previously working for the consultancy firm between 2013 and 2019, first as director & head of...
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...
