All Quantum Advisory articles
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NewsEndgame options driving fiduciary management’s ‘evolution’, report shows
Large outsourcing agreements are helping to offset the pipeline of DB pension schemes heading for buyout, according to Quantum Advisory, as trustees weigh up more endgame options.
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People NewsAppointments: IFoA, LawDeb, Brightwell, ACCESS, Quantum
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 11 July 2025.
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People NewsAppointments: BESTrustees, Barnett Waddingham, LCP, Quantum, Nest
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 6 June 2025.
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OpinionWhat is on the horizon for the LGPS?
Michael Welford, consultant and actuary at Quantum Advisory, considers the next steps for the Local Government Pension Scheme, with the results of its triennial valuation due later this year.
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OpinionA data with destiny
Jemma Jurgenson, head of administration at Quantum Advisory, asks whether the industry is ready for the arrival of pensions dashboards.
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How to win a PIPA and influence judges
The March 11 deadline for submissions into this year’s Pension and Investment Provider Awards is fast approaching.
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NewsFirstGroup explores change in DB scheme discount rate
Bus and train operator FirstGroup is to engage in “strategic discussions” with its trustees, after the funding valuation for the First UK Bus Pension Scheme was finalised and improvements were made to its technical provisions.
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Music charity leaves Teachers’ scheme to offer benefits symphony
A hike in employer pension contributions has prompted a Birmingham-based charity to leave the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, using the savings from that decision to extend its benefits offering.
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OpinionIs more needed to clean up fiduciary management?
Quantum Advisory’s Amanda Burdge says the welcome Competition and Markets Authority remedies for fiduciary management still leave the door open for managers to mark their own scorecards in some situations.
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FeaturesEnfield cuts equities for MAC following review
The Enfield Pension Fund’s policy and investment committee has agreed to move £50m into multi-asset credit from equities, following a comprehensive review of its fixed income portfolio with its investment adviser.
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FeaturesAvon asset managers warned over poor performance
The Avon Pension Fund has raised the prospect of dropping some of its active managers after a significant period of underperformance.
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OpinionCompanies cannot justify DB for older workers only
No one wants to give up a lucrative defined benefit pension, but allowing continued accrual for older workers while younger workers get inadequate defined contribution stifles businesses and creates intergenerational inequality, writes Quantum Advisory’s Phil Farrell.
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OpinionIndustry must keep member confidence strong through slowdown
There are signs that the global economy is headed for a slowdown, argues Matt Tucker of Quantum Advisory, so schemes should prepare for the worst and ensure they keep members reassured of the value of their pension.
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Northumbrian Water makes moves to manage liabilities
Northumbrian Water has embarked on a multi-pronged liability management exercise in a bid to control its defined benefit obligations, including a pension increase exchange and employer-funded financial advice.
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NewsRentokil blames internal administration for £25k fine
Business services group Rentokil Initial has blamed its internal pensions administration for failures involving the Initial Hospital Service Limited No.1 Pension Scheme, which led to a £25,000 fine from the Pensions Regulator.
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Features
Auto-enrolment: How are small and micro employers faring?
Analysis: When small and micro employers began auto-enrolling workers, it was unclear how they would react to the cost, administration and communication aspects of complying with the reforms.
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FeaturesNilgosc makes inroads into infrastructure funds
The Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee has pledged millions in infrastructure investment in the past 12 months, and is now turning to review opportunities in absolute return bonds and multi-asset credit.
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Regulator threatens greater discipline over poor admin
The number of public service pension schemes disclosing inadequate processes for monitoring data accuracy and completeness has risen, as the Pensions Regulator pledges to clamp down on those falling below the standards it expects.
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FeaturesHaringey to swap passive equities for multi-factor strategy
The London Borough of Haringey Pension Fund has agreed to convert nearly half of its equity allocation from a passive fund into a multi-factor global strategy. It has also recently trimmed an overweight position in equities into its multi-asset absolute return and credit strategies.
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FeaturesHertfordshire bungles scheme actuarial reports
More than one hundred academies and colleges participating in the Hertfordshire County Council Pension Fund have been sent erroneous actuarial reports. These were subsequently used in the preparation of their own financial accounts.