All Gallagher articles
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NewsDB schemes: PPF 7800 Index records highest ever surplus
The aggregate surplus of the 5,131 schemes in the PPF 7800 Index is estimated to have increased over the month to £437bin at the end of June 2023, from a surplus of £430.9bn at the end of May 2023.
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NewsDC members want better access to ESG investment strategies
Demand for environmental, social and governance criteria to be considered in pension scheme investment strategies continues to grow and find a broader base of support.
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NewsRising gilt yields push PPF 7800 index aggregate surplus up 23%
On the go: The aggregate surplus of defined benefit pension schemes eligible for entry into the Pension Protection Fund leapt by almost a quarter in August, fuelled by increasing gilt yields and declining liabilities.
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NewsDB schemes reach 120% funding
On the go: The aggregate surplus of the 5,215 defined benefit schemes in the Pension Protection Fund 7800 Index increased by £6.3bn in June, reaching a funding position of 120.1 per cent.
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NewsDB schemes’ surplus increases £55bn in May
On the go: The aggregate surplus of the 5,215 defined benefit schemes in the Pension Protection Fund 7800 Index increased by £55.4bn in May.
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OpinionSchemes can’t afford to continue neglecting data administration
The long-awaited pensions dashboards could play a huge role in solving some of the biggest problems facing the pensions industry today.
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OpinionThe annual funding statement: Creating certainty from uncertainty
The release of the Pensions Regulator’s 2022 annual funding statement in April was set against a risk background quite different to that to which pension schemes have become accustomed.
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OpinionNew DB funding code should focus on transparency
The Pensions Regulator recently delayed its new code of practice on defined benefit scheme funding. It initially consulted with the industry in 2020 on the principles that should underpin the new code — a second consultation on the draft code is expected in late summer.
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NewsEighteen new pension firms sign up to UK Stewardship code
On the go: Wales Pension Partnership, the Pension Protection Fund and Barnett Waddingham are among the 18 new pension companies that have successfully signed up to the UK Stewardship Code.
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How to win a PIPA and influence judges
The March 11 deadline for submissions into this year’s Pension and Investment Provider Awards is fast approaching.
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NewsDB schemes’ surplus rises by £17bn in January
On the go: The aggregate surplus of the 5,215 defined benefit schemes in the Pension Protection Fund 7800 Index increased by £17.1bn in January.
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NewsHow pension schemes can help the UK meet its sustainability goals
Tackling climate change is high on the agenda for pension scheme trustees, and with COP26 only recent history, taking action has never felt more pressing. However, trustees must be careful to balance this with generating investment returns.
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NewsDB schemes’ surplus rises by £48bn in December
On the go: The aggregate surplus of the 5,215 defined benefit schemes in the Pension Protection Fund 7800 Index increased by £47.9bn in December.
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OpinionPrivate debt can help schemes reach endgame goals
Pension schemes are maturing rapidly, with the majority now cash flow negative paying out more in benefits than they receive through contributions.
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NewsThe challenges facing trustees seeking net zero
More pension schemes are committing to net zero agendas than ever before, but reporting and analysing climate-related disclosure data is no easy task for trustees.
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NewsDB schemes’ surplus falls by £33bn in November
On the go: The aggregate surplus of the 5,215 defined benefit schemes in the Pension Protection Fund 7800 Index fell by £33.1bn in November.
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NewsPPF 7800 surplus remains ‘solid’ in October
On the go: The aggregate surplus of the 5,318 schemes in the PPF 7800 Index remained “solid” in October, narrowing to £103.2bn from £108.8bn at the end of September, while the funding ratio decreased to 105.9 per cent from 106.4 per cent during the same period.
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OpinionThe exodus from DB schemes continues to raise concerns
The defined benefit pension transfer market is in a state of transition following prolonged scrutiny from regulatory authorities.
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NewsAdaption: How schemes can tackle climate and social issues together
As the COP26 conference draws near, the summit’s theme of ‘adaptation’ has raised questions around how schemes can align their environmental and societal commitments to protect the planet’s ecology and communities.
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NewsDB schemes’ surplus increases £20.8bn in August
On the go: The aggregate surplus of the 5,318 defined benefit schemes in the Pension Protection Fund 7800 index increased by £20.8bn in August.