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Each week, Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve rounds up the latest news and analysis from across the website and the industry. Sign up now to receive the latest blogs straight to your inbox on a Friday afternoon, and to receive our twice-weekly news bulletin.
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The Friday Takeaway: Preparing for parliamentary pension ping pong
Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve wonders whether the Pension Schemes Bill’s Royal Assent is close or whether it might be subjected to some legislative ‘whiff-whaff’.
The Friday Takeaway: Time to focus on the real bill battle
Having observed first-hand the strength of feeling among members of the House of Lords about the Pension Schemes Bill, Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve thinks it’s time to shift attention to another aspect of the legislation.
The Friday Takeaway: Love me a tender
Could regulated tendering be the endgame for the DWP’s trusteeship consultation? Some in the industry seem to think so, writes Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve.
The Friday Takeaway: Adequacy lessons from overseas
Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve looks at a new report on different countries’ pension saving systems for ‘gig’ workers, and asks whether there are lessons to be learned at home as the Pensions Commission continues to explore the adequacy issue.
The Friday Takeaway: DB isn’t dead, it’s just resting
Excitement is building over collective DC and the traditional DC market is facing significant change, but we mustn’t forget about defined benefit, says Nick Reeve.
The Friday Takeaway: U-turn if you want to
Is the OBR’s report into the consequences of the salary sacrifice cap enough to persuade the government to change course? Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve hopes so.
The Friday Takeaway: A storm in an investment teacup?
Are investment trusts as big a deal within the Pension Schemes Bill as some members of the House of Lords seem to think they are? Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve dons his cynical hat.
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Small scheme insurance boom drives record number of buy-in deals in 2025
Legal & General dominated 2025’s pension insurance market in terms of new business volumes, but data from LCP shows that sub-£100m transactions are driving competition and “exceptional” pricing.
Bulk annuities latest: Rothesay reports on 2025; PIC parent to relocate to London
Plus: Just Group ties up a £32m full scheme buy-in with the Reebok UK Retirement Benefits Scheme, insuring the benefits of 452 members.
Virgin Media ruling: TPR says work can start now on remediation
Trustees do not need to wait for the Pension Schemes Bill to become law before instructing actuaries to begin work on section 37 remediation, the regulator has said.
Climate risks ‘still mispriced’ despite $1.3trn corporate exposure
A report developed by Marsh Risk and Impax Asset Management warns that physical climate risks are already affecting portfolios through asset damage, supply chain disruption, and impaired company performance.
Employers ‘must address pension inadequacy’ to avoid long-term problems
The consultancy warns that retirement income shortfalls could hit companies hard by creating a demographic bottleneck in the workforce and driving stress-related drops in productivity.
CofE to target banks in new climate change voting strategy
The institution’s announcement has been welcomed by campaign group ShareAction and comes as multiple banks have watered down their climate change strategies in recent months.
Bulk annuities update: Buy-ins for Panasonic and Essentra schemes
M&G reports on £140m Panasonic scheme deal, while Aviva ties up a £104m buy-in with Essentra.
Salary sacrifice: Commons vote strikes down cap change and exemptions
The proposed salary sacrifice cap on pension contributions is back down to £2,000 after the government’s majority helped it reject amendments made by the House of Lords.