All articles by Pensions Expert – Page 5
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People NewsAppointments: BT Pension Scheme, Dalriada, Capital Cranfield, FGC, Bfinance
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 13 June 2025.
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NewsBorder to Coast launches first index fund with £2.6bn multi-factor strategy
BlackRock will manage the multi-factor index fund, which has secured cornerstone investments from five LGPS funds.
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People NewsFitzgerald named permanent CFO at Nest
Louise Fitzgerald has been appointed permanently to the role she has held on an interim basis since March.
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NewsThree quarters of trustees are open to using surplus release power
The government intends to make changes to the Pensions Act 1995 to allow trustees to change defined benefit pension scheme rules to facilitate surplus release.
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NewsRegulator outlines five key traits for successful trustees
In light of the Pension Schemes Bill, the Pensions Regulator has emphasised the need for trustees and the rest of the industry to “adapt and evolve” to better serve members and savers.
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NewsRoyal London completes biggest bulk annuity deal to date with law firm’s scheme
Law firm Grant Thornton has sealed a £275m buy-in for its defined benefit pension scheme with Royal London, securing the pensions of 2,200 members and establishing a route to a full buyout.
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FeaturesThe pensions industry reacts to the ‘blockbuster’ Pension Schemes Bill
Pensions Expert rounds up views from experts across the industry as the government introduces its much-anticipated Pension Schemes Bill to parliament.
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NewsTrustees urged to consider all endgame options as rule changes loom
The Pensions Regulator has set out new guidance around endgame options - but has acknowledged that more will be needed as the government brings in new rules.
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NewsGovernment sets out £25bn ‘megafunds’ plan for DC funds
Pensions Expert is covering all the major talking points from the long-awaited Pensions Investment Review, including legislative ‘backstops’ for UK investment and LGPS pooling, and measures to aid the consolidation of DC pension schemes. Our coverage is summarised here or available elsewhere on the website.
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VideosPeople’s Pension CEO: Why we signed the Mansion House Accord
Patrick Heath-Lay tells Pensions Expert why his master trust is actively exploring private markets allocations in line with the recent Mansion House Accord.
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NewsMorrisons purchases £270m buy-in from Aviva
The insurance company has secured the RSP Section of the Morrisons Retirement Saver Plan, covering 32,000 members of a cash balance plan.
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NewsCivil Service Pension Scheme administrators could strike over Capita switch
The Public and Commercial Services union is balloting members that work on the MyCSP administration system ahead of its takeover by Capita later this year.
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People NewsAppointments: LGPS Central makes key ‘Fit for the future’ hire
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 23 May 2025.
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NewsRailpen sells administration business to Broadstone
The industry-wide pension scheme has decided to offload its third-party administration unit after two decades of providing outsourced services.
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NewsRoyal London targets UK infrastructure with Dalmore acquisition
The acquisition will boost Royal London’s UK infrastructure investment capabilities, bringing on board 130 infrastructure assets across five funds worth £6bn in total.
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NewsRegulator aims to kickstart pension innovation through industry collaboration
The Pensions Regulator will work more closely with the industry and the Financial Conduct Authority to help new ideas come to market.
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People NewsAppointments: New leadership for DC Investment Forum
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 16 May 2025.
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NewsTelecoms firm dials up member security with £63m buy-in
CommScope Connectivity, a telecoms company, has insured its defined benefit pension scheme with Aviva for £63m, covering 570 members.
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NewsRothesay insures exam company’s pension scheme for £120m
AQA Education, one of the main providers of GCSE and A-level exam services, has insured its defined benefit pension scheme with Rothesay, covering 869 members.
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People NewsAppointments: New chair for £12bn Aviva Master Trust
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 9 May 2025.