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People NewsAppointments: LGA's Donnelly to lead London Pensions Fund Authority
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 20 December 2024.
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FeaturesWhat’s on the ESG radar for schemes in 2023?
What's on the ESG radar for schemes in 2023? As interest in ESG investing continues to grow, schemes are being encouraged to make the concept of socially responsible investment 'more tangible' to saversEnterkeywords.sh_embed {position: relative;height: auto;width:100%;z-index: 0;overflow: hidden;background-color: #222;color: white;font-family: 'Lato', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;}.sh_embed * {-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;-moz-box-sizing: border-box;box-sizing: ...
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FeaturesWill we see another ‘black swan’ year for pensions in 2023?
Will we see another 'black swan' year for pensions in 2023? A tidal wave of new legislation and regulatory guidance is in store for scheme sponsors, trustees and pension professionalsEnterkeywords.sh_embed {position: relative;height: auto;width:100%;z-index: 0;overflow: hidden;background-color: #222;color: white;font-family: 'Lato', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;}.sh_embed * {-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;-moz-box-sizing: border-box;box-sizing: border-box;}.sh_embed .sh-embed-bg {position: ...
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OpinionOvercharged, over-litigious and over here: class actions in UK pensions
The possibility of US-style class actions hitting the UK pensions scene has long been talked about, but this phenomenon has yet to materialise. Legal, market and social developments may yet change that.
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NewsBalfour Beatty Pension Fund completes £1.7bn longevity swap
On the go: The £4bn Balfour Beatty Pension Fund has signed a £1.7bn longevity swap transaction with Zurich Assurance and Scor.
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NewsYields ‘can’t spike again’: Schemes respond to liquidity pressures
Analysis: On September 23, chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng rose to his feet in the House of Commons to deliver a “mini” Budget that would have profound consequences for pension schemes.
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NewsProfessional negligence claim against Aon goes ahead
The High Court has given the green light for a full court hearing into a professional negligence claim against Aon, after the consultancy failed in its attempt to have the claim struck out on the basis that it has breached statutory limitation periods.
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NewsUBS scheme extends longevity swap
On the go: The UBS (UK) Pension and Life Assurance Scheme has extended its longevity swap with Zurich Assurance and Canada Life Assurance Company by £0.5bn.
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NewsBarnett & Hall Holdings scheme agrees £21mn buy-in
The £31.2mn Barnett & Hall Holdings Pension Scheme has secured a circa £21mn buy-in with Legal & General Assurance Society ahead of a potential future buyout.
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NewsAsset manager scheme secures £175mn full buy-in
On the go: The Findel Group Pension Fund has agreed a £175mn full scheme buy-in deal with Standard Life.
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NewsAir Canada completes £380mn buy-in, Keysight signs £58mn deal
Risk watch: A roundup up of the latest derisking transactions, including the Air Canada (UK) Pension Trust Fund’s £380mn buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation, and the Keysight Technologies UK Limited Retirement Benefits Plan’s £58mn deal with Just Group.
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NewsMiracle Garden Care scheme agrees £49m full buyout
On the go: The Miracle Garden Care Pension Scheme has completed a £49m buyout deal with Just Group.
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NewsSelecta UK scheme agrees £250m full buy-in with Legal & General
On the go: The Selecta UK Pension Plan has completed a £250m full buy-in with Legal & General Assurance.
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NewsFujitsu pension plan signs £3.7bn longevity hedge
On the go: The ICL Group Pension Plan, a Fujitsu pension scheme, has insured longevity risk in respect of £3.7bn of its liabilities, with Swiss Re providing the reinsurance coverage.
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NewsCovid launches pensions into tech revolution
Covid launches pensions into tech revolution With trustees needing constant information sharing, new models and players come to the foreEnterkeywords.sh_embed {position: relative;height: auto;width:100%;z-index: 0;overflow: hidden;background-color: #222;color: white;font-family: 'Lato', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;}.sh_embed * {-webkit-box-sizing: border-box;-moz-box-sizing: border-box;box-sizing: border-box;}.sh_embed .sh-embed-bg {position: absolute;width: 110%;height: 110%;top: -5%;left: -5%;z-index: -1;background-color: rgba(0,0,0,.8);}.sh_embed #embed_article {display: none;}.sh_embed ...
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Court of Appeal gives green light to Pru annuity sale
On the go: The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that blocked the transfer of £12bn of annuities from Prudential, now M&G, to Rothesay Life.
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Ibstock Pension Scheme completes £340m buy-in
On the go: Ibstock has completed a £340m buy-in transaction with Just Group representing 50 per cent of total liabilities of its defined benefit pension scheme.
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Barclays Bank coughs up £750m in unusual DRC move
In an unusual arrangement, Barclays Bank UK Retirement Fund’s deficit recovery plan remains on track through a self-investment, as the scheme subscribed to a £750m bond issued by an entity of the banking group.
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Hitachi completes £275m buy-in with L&G
On the go: The Hitachi UK Pension Scheme has agreed a £275m buy-in transaction with Legal & General that covers the remaining deferred members and retirees, after a similar deal in 2018 with Scottish Widows.