Anna Lyudvig
FeaturesRailpen warns members of early-release scams
The Railways Pension Scheme has drawn its members' attention to the potential danger in early-release pension offers, which accounted for £200m taken out of pension funds last year.
FeaturesTui starts early to control PPF levy cost
As the Tui pension scheme works ahead of time to certify its contingent asset and reduce its Pension Protection Fund levy, Ian Smithand Anna Lyudviganalyse the process.
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Countdown to improve admin with end of contracting out
With the abolition of contracting out on DC schemes just two months away, Anna Lyudvig looks at how schemes can use the reform to improve their administration.
FeaturesBAE ups debt guarantees to safeguard benefits
BAE Systems has negotiated more security to the members of its pension schemes by increasing its security guarantees to 105 per cent of its debts.
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Cheshire looks for cost saving with email alerts
Cheshire Pension Fund has developed a new communication strategy to take account of the significant challenges facing both employers and members.
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IBM cuts quarter of trustees to 'align' with industry
Following IBM’s decision to reduce the number of trustees to sit on its pension scheme board, Anna Lyudvig looks for the perfect number.
FeaturesHow BBC's Care scheme signed up 8,000 members
As the deadline passes for BBC staff to sign up to the corporation's new career average revalued earnings (Care) plan, Anna Lyudviganalyses how schemes can manage such a move.
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British Steel launches nursery DC to manage cost
British Steel Pension Scheme will close its defined benefit section and launch a defined contribution arrangement to make the scheme more sustainable and manage the costs associated with auto-enrolment.
FeaturesBA opts for real assets to match liabilities
British Airways’ New Airways Pension Scheme is the latest large fund to commit itself to infrastructure investment to manage long-term inflation risk.
FeaturesBritish Steel shares longevity risk with members
British Steel Pension Scheme has joined John Lewis and BAE Systems in introducing a longevity adjustment factor to minimise its exposure to longevity risk.
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Star Group invests third of assets in diversified beta to reduce risk
The Star Group pension scheme has invested a third of its portfolio into a diversified beta fund to reduce its equity exposure and manage the risk of volatility.
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Rexam changes rules to reduce member tax cost
Rexam Pension Plan has changed its scheme rules to allow a handful of active members affected by tax relief reductions to reduce their pensionable pay.