While Brexit is set to dominate the political agenda again in 2020, for the pensions industry there is another major shift on the horizon that could have a profound impact on funding levels and outcomes for members.
USS warns of ‘complex’ issues in response to JEP report
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December 17, 2019
On the go: The Universities Superannuation Scheme has welcomed reform proposals put forward by an independent panel, but has warned that the issues are “complex” and may take some time to resolve.
CMA approves fiduciary performance measurement standard
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December 16, 2019
On the go: The Competition and Markets Authority has approved a performance measurement standard to be used by fiduciary management providers.
USS expert panel calls for dual discount rate in 2020 valuation
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December 13, 2019
The Universities Superannuation Scheme Joint Expert Panel, set up to review the valuation of the scheme, is calling for a “dual discount rate approach” to the 2020 valuation, aimed at distinguishing between past and future accrual.
Elections 2019: Pension reforms expected after Tory majority
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December 13, 2019
Sweeping pension system reforms are expected following the Conservative party’s comprehensive victory in Thursday’s general election, with more powers coming for the regulator, a tax review for the higher and lower paid, and experts calling for more work on retirement adequacy.
Brunel appoints managers for £2.6bn alpha equity mandate
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December 10, 2019
On the go: The Brunel Pension Partnership has appointed five managers to run a £2.6bn Global High Alpha fund for its 10 Local Government Pension Scheme clients.
DB schemes move to formal long-term planning as regulation bites
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December 10, 2019
On the go: Defined benefit pension funds are increasingly focusing on a long-term, formalised endgame or funding target, according to research by PwC.
USS urged to consider expert report in next valuation
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December 9, 2019
UK universities and staff have called for the UK’s biggest pension fund to ensure its 2020 valuation process fully considers a forthcoming report from an independent panel of experts.
Tesco poaches LGIM equities chief
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May 4, 2012
Tesco is building an in-house fund management team, beginning with Legal & General Investment Management’s (LGIM) Ian King, to manage its equity portfolio.
Double opportunity
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August 22, 2010
With a decade of experience in real estate investments, Ben Jones now combines property with fixed income to offer long-term investors security as well as growth. He talks to Nick Reeve