All Hymans Robertson articles
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FeaturesKeep calm and carry on: Schemes urged to tread carefully over US investment calls
The US government has started 2026 in controversial style, deposing the leader of Venezuela and demanding control over the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland. How can pension schemes assess these events?
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NewsIndustry backs ‘nuanced’ changes to Value for Money proposals
The pensions industry has broadly welcomed the new Value for Money approach outlined in this week’s consultation set out by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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FeaturesOutlook 2026: Making collective DC a reality
Pensions Expert asked CDC experts for their views on what 2026 holds for the nascent CDC sector, what challenges are still to be met, and how proponents should communicate this new model to savers.
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FeaturesOutlook 2026: The changing face of DB endgame options
Defined benefit experts give their views on the challenges and opportunities presented by the Pension Schemes Bill and other industry developments.
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NewsBusinesses brace for salary sacrifice changes as legislation laid
The government has introduced legislation to limit salary sacrifice for pension contributions to £2,000 a year – but experts warn the impact could be greater than official estimates suggest.
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NewsCommunication, communication, communication: Industry sets out priorities for CDC success
Respondents to the government’s consultation have emphasised the need for retirement-only CDC to be clearly communicated to members and closely aligned with the Pension Schemes Bill’s ‘guided retirement’ rules.
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People NewsAppointments: Tegs Harding joins LPFA board; IGG names risk transfer chief
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 12 September 2025.
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NewsHousing costs will make or break retirement for Generation Rent
Retirement renters less than half to reach the minimum standard of living
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People NewsAppointments: Hymans names corporate DB lead
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 2 May 2025.
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People NewsAppointments: LPPI, Railpen, LGPS Central, Isio, Hymans, Cartwright
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 7 March 2025.
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Appointments: Hymans Robertson, National Wealth Fund, Isio
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 21 February 2025.
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NewsGovernment urged to ‘seriously reconsider’ LGPS proposals
Industry commentators have warned of challenging timelines to achieve the government’s plans for the LGPS, while significant improvements to funding call into question the need for reform.
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NewsCharity DB schemes approach full funding
Funding levels at charity defined benefit (DB) schemes have improved substantially over the past five years, according to new data.
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NewsHow to get pension schemes investing in productive assets
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has set out a series of actions for government to make key areas of productive finance more investable for pension schemes.
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NewsM&G completes £286m Northern Bank BPA deal
The transaction is the second with M&G's insurance subsidiary Prudential since it returned to the BPA market.
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NewsDWP’s DC retirement income consultation receives thumbs up from industry
There has been broad support for theDWP’s consultation on defined contribution (DC), or the so-called Mansion House reforms, particularly in relation to how savers access income in retirement.
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NewsFunding levels up and even better than the official stats
The Pensions Regulator’(TPR) has published its 2023 update to its scheme funding analysis for defined benefit and hybrid schemes. This shows that UK defined benefit (DB) and hybrid schemes continue to experience an improvement in funding.
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NewsCharities sector sees funding level improvement
The combined reserves of the largest 40 charities in England & Wales that sponsor defined benefit (DB) pension schemes rose to £49bn in 2022 from £40bn in 2021, according to analysis published in a report by Hymans Roberson.
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NewsDebt to credit? DC schemes 'will have committed £200bn' to illiquid assets by 2030
One report is estimating that defined contribution schemes will have increased their holdings in private debt to £200bn over the next six and a half years.
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NewsCanada Life completes first ever deferred member buy-in
An undisclosed pension scheme has insured the remaining benefits of its defined benefit pension scheme with Canada Life in a transaction worth £58m, following a competitive tender process run by Hymans Robertson.