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News
Formal superfunds authorisation could take 5 years
The Pensions Regulator anticipates that it could take five years for the government to put in place a statutory authorisation framework to oversee defined benefit superfunds, as it looks ahead to publishing specific guidance for trustees considering a transfer to the new vehicles.
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NewsBoE governor reignites row between superfunds, insurers and regulators
In an intervention which laid bare a deep divide both in the industry and between regulators, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has reignited a long-running feud between traditional insurers and advocates of new superfund models, while casting doubt on the Pensions Regulator’s ability to oversee consolidators.
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Regulator to issue rules for consolidators ‘in the coming weeks’
The Pensions Regulator is shortly to issue interim regulation covering commercial consolidators, Pensions Expert can reveal.
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PodcastsPodcast: 'Crystal ball-gazing' makes ethical investment tough for trustees
Trustees aiming to make ethical investment decisions can find it tough to justify them without recourse to a crystal ball, as the legal requirements are ill-defined, says Irwin Mitchell’s pensions partner Penny Cogher. In this episode she’s joined by independent consultant and long-time pensions expert Malcolm McLean for a discussion covering capital-backed endgame deals, the complications of new insolvency laws, and some morally dubious LGPS investments.
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News
AIB scheme pioneers alternative derisking solution
The AIB Group UK Pension Scheme has entered into a £250m insurance contract to hedge the investment risk associated with a portion of its liabilities, becoming the first defined benefit plan to undertake an alternative derisking solution.
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News
DB schemes move to formal long-term planning as regulation bites
On the go: Defined benefit pension funds are increasingly focusing on a long-term, formalised endgame or funding target, according to research by PwC.
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Features
Why stalling on buyout could cost members
Schemes looking to derisk are facing fewer barriers and better value for their members, but they need to move fast, argues Long Acre Life’s David Norgrove.
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Features
Schemes warned of pitfalls in approaching buyout
Schemes looking to take advantage of the current attractive pricing in the derisking market are advised to improve their governance structure to get the best deal.
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