All Quantum Advisory articles
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OpinionWhat is on the horizon for the LGPS?
The Local Government Pension Scheme is undergoing its latest triennial funding valuation as at March 31 2022, with results expected later this year.
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OpinionA data with destiny
Some might think the whole premise for pensions dashboards is a step too far for an industry that for too long has not dealt with the complexities of data issues, often sweeping them under the carpet as a problem too far.
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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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NewsFirstGroup explores change in DB scheme discount rate
Bus and train operator FirstGroup is to engage in “strategic discussions” with its trustees, after the funding valuation for the First UK Bus Pension Scheme was finalised and improvements were made to its technical provisions.
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Music charity leaves Teachers’ scheme to offer benefits symphony
A hike in employer pension contributions has prompted a Birmingham-based charity to leave the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, using the savings from that decision to extend its benefits offering.
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OpinionIs more needed to clean up fiduciary management?
Fiduciary management can not only add value to pension schemes but also offer them improved governance solutions.
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FeaturesEnfield cuts equities for MAC following review
The Enfield Pension Fund’s policy and investment committee has agreed to move £50m into multi-asset credit from equities, following a comprehensive review of its fixed income portfolio with its investment adviser.
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FeaturesAvon asset managers warned over poor performance
The Avon Pension Fund has raised the prospect of dropping some of its active managers after a significant period of underperformance.
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OpinionCompanies cannot justify DB for older workers only
Central to the evolution of any civilisation throughout the ages has been the development of law and order and, by association, protecting citizens by improving their rights, much of which is enshrined in legislation. In a nutshell, reducing inequality.
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OpinionIndustry must keep member confidence strong through slowdown
There are troubling signs in the global economy. While concerns about an imminent recession may be premature, a marked slowdown in output growth in both the UK and eurozone, as well as building inflationary pressures in the US, do not bode well.
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Northumbrian Water makes moves to manage liabilities
Northumbrian Water has embarked on a multi-pronged liability management exercise in a bid to control its defined benefit obligations, including a pension increase exchange and employer-funded financial advice.
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NewsRentokil blames internal administration for £25k fine
Business services group Rentokil Initial has blamed its internal pensions administration for failures involving the Initial Hospital Service Limited No.1 Pension Scheme, which led to a £25,000 fine from the Pensions Regulator.
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Auto-enrolment: How are small and micro employers faring?
Analysis: When small and micro employers began auto-enrolling workers, it was unclear how they would react to the cost, administration and communication aspects of complying with the reforms.
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FeaturesNilgosc makes inroads into infrastructure funds
The Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee has pledged millions in infrastructure investment in the past 12 months, and is now turning to review opportunities in absolute return bonds and multi-asset credit.
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Regulator threatens greater discipline over poor admin
The number of public service pension schemes disclosing inadequate processes for monitoring data accuracy and completeness has risen, as the Pensions Regulator pledges to clamp down on those falling below the standards it expects.
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FeaturesHaringey to swap passive equities for multi-factor strategy
The London Borough of Haringey Pension Fund has agreed to convert nearly half of its equity allocation from a passive fund into a multi-factor global strategy. It has also recently trimmed an overweight position in equities into its multi-asset absolute return and credit strategies.
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FeaturesHertfordshire bungles scheme actuarial reports
More than one hundred academies and colleges participating in the Hertfordshire County Council Pension Fund have been sent erroneous actuarial reports. These were subsequently used in the preparation of their own financial accounts.
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Should pension schemes consider helping the banks?
Analysis: Pension schemes have an opportunity to take advantage of banks’ growing capital requirements.
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Why DC default investments matter for members
Analysis: More than 90 per cent of savers enrolled in a pension choose to remain in the default option, making it imperative that its investments match members’ needs and offer value for money.
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Alternative risk premium strategies could see rise despite set-up costs
Alternative risk premium strategies present a relatively low-cost way of attaining diversification according to new research, but some say high implementation costs are likely to prevent them from taking over scheme portfolios.