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Takeaways from the Mansion House Speech for the Insurance sector

Investment Fund ESG Rating Review 2024

Mansion House 2024: Reforms to the DC pension market

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Takeaways from the Mansion House Speech for the Insurance sector

Investment Fund ESG Rating Review 2024

Investment Fund ESG Rating Review 2024

Is now the time for a Defined Benefit Pension Windfall for your charity?

Is now the time for a Defined Benefit Pension Windfall for your charity?

Mansion House 2024: Reforms to the DC pension market

Mansion House 2024: Reforms to the DC pension market

Quarterly Pensions Watch: Autumn Budget – speculated changes fail to emerge

Quarterly Pensions Watch: Autumn Budget – speculated changes fail to emerge

Markets react to fiscal plans unveiled in the Autumn Budget

Markets react to fiscal plans unveiled in the Autumn Budget

AI-Enabled Transformation: Game-changer or Hype

The new funding and investment strategy regime – an in-depth review of the investment implications

The new funding and investment strategy regime – an in-depth review of the investment implications

Bulk annuity market: Q4 trustee update

Bulk annuity market: Q4 trustee update

PPF maintains lowest ever levy of £100m

PPF maintains lowest ever levy of £100m

Is your scheme ready for the new funding code of practice?

Is your scheme ready for the new funding code of practice?

Easing inflation sparks rate cuts across global central banks

Charity Investment News: Easing inflation sparks rate cuts across global central banks

Easing inflation sparks rate cuts across global central banks

Easing inflation sparks rate cuts across global central banks

In illiquid markets there is no such thing as a free lunch but you can eat someone else’s!

In illiquid markets there is no such thing as a free lunch, but you can eat someone else’s!

Secondary Market Watch

Secondary Market Watch

Private Markets – once in a generation opportunity for charity and endowment portfolios?

Private Markets – once in a generation opportunity for charity and endowment portfolios?

TPR’s interim response to statement of strategy consultation released

TPR’s interim response to statement of strategy consultation released

Should the UK adopt Aussie Rules for DC pension schemes?

Should the UK adopt Aussie Rules for DC pension schemes?

Local Government Pension Scheme: Analysis of Net Zero targets

Charities and credit - a love story in the making?

Charities and credit - a love story in the making?

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Global equities recover after a shaky start to August

FCA consultation on new value for money framework

FCA consultation on new value for money framework

New TPR guidance makes DB superfunds more commercially viable

New TPR guidance makes DB superfunds more commercially viable

Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) – what does it mean and how is the market evolving?

Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) – what does it mean and how is the market evolving?

Bank of England narrowly votes to cut interest rates

Bank of England narrowly votes to cut interest rates

TPR’s final draft funding code released ahead of new regime coming into effect

TPR’s final draft funding code released ahead of new regime coming into effect

Bulk annuity market: Q3 trustee update

Bulk annuity market: Q3 trustee update

The perpetual wait for key elements of the new funding regime - a blessing in disguise?

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Introducing Australia’s Performance Test may not be the panacea for UK DC pension schemes

Three topics investors should not hide away from

Three topics investors should not hide away from

Quarterly Pensions Watch: Pension Schemes Bill announced

Quarterly Pensions Watch: Pension Schemes Bill announced

New Funding and Investment Strategy Regulations Report

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Charity Investment News: The first major central bank has moved to cut interest rates

The first major central bank has moved to cut interest rates

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How occupational pension schemes can thrive as retirement benefit schemes

Fiduciary Manager Appointment Documentation: 10 Critical Issues

Running away from running on? How short-term run on is the best game in town

General election 2024: What do the parties’ manifestos say about pensions?

UK interest rates are poised to fall but the picture in the US remains far from certain

General election announcement stalls pensions-related decisions

CPI falls to 2.3% but has it fallen far enough for DC savers to catch up

CPI falls to 2.3% but has it fallen far enough for DC savers to catch up?

Running DB pension schemes on effectively

Nagging inflation divides opinion on when interest rate cuts will begin

Nagging inflation divides opinion on when interest rate cuts will begin

The Pensions Regulator’s Annual Funding Statement 2024

The Pensions Regulator’s Annual Funding Statement 2024

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Fiduciary Manager Review 2024

Charity Investment News: Global equities are off to a flyer in 2024 as tech stocks lead the way

Do all roads still lead to buyout?

Bulk annuity market: Q2 trustee update

Bulk annuity market: Q2 trustee update

Global equities are off to a flyer in 2024 as tech stocks lead the way

Global equities are off to a flyer in 2024 as tech stocks lead the way

Is it time to call the top of the equity market?

Q2 2024 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Q2 2024 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Does property provide an investment opportunity for charities and not-for-profits?

Government finalises funding rules and consults on surplus extraction

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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) launches statement of strategy consultation

Tech stocks soar in February powered by Artificial Intelligence

Spring Budget 2024 brings no big surprises to pensions

4 bold ideas to get illiquid DC allocations up to 20%

4 bold ideas to get illiquid DC allocations up to 20%

Government seeks to make DB surplus extraction ‘in line with trustee duties’

Capital Backed Journey Plans - helping pensions schemes run for the line?

Capital Backed Journey Plans - helping pensions schemes run for the line?

Global equity markets remain buoyant as US stocks reach an all-time high

Global equity markets remain buoyant as US stocks reach an all-time high

First piece of the defined benefit (DB) strategy jigsaw is in place

First piece of the defined benefit (DB) strategy jigsaw is in place

New kids on the blockchain - why you should watch this space?

New kids on the blockchain - why you should watch this space

Charity Investment News - The beginning of the end in the fight against inflation? Or still too soon to tell?

Charity Investment News - The beginning of the end in the fight against inflation? Or still too soon to tell?

Outlook for 2024: Election time! Politics to take centre stage in 2024

Outlook for 2024: Election time! Politics to take centre stage in 2024

Bulk annuity market: Q1 update for trustees and pension scheme sponsors

Bulk annuity market: Q1 update for trustees and pension scheme sponsors

The Pensions Regulator’s general code of practice finally laid in Parliament

The Pensions Regulator’s general code of practice finally laid in Parliament

Q1 2024 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

The beginning of the end in the fight against inflation?

The beginning of the end in the fight against inflation?

Looking beyond sterling investment grade credit

The case for emerging market debt and high yield

Opportunities for employers signalled in Autumn Statement

Opportunities for employers signalled in Autumn Statement

Member Outcomes Survey: An analysis of transferring DB pension scheme members

COP28 makes a historic first step in transitioning away from fossil fuels but avoids commitment to phase-out

COP28 makes a historic first step in transitioning away from fossil fuels but avoids commitment to phase-out

Net zero targets are common but many lack a clear strategy

Net zero targets are common, but many lack a clear strategy

Markets bounce back in November fuelled by optimism over interest rate cuts in 2024

Markets bounce back in November fuelled by optimism over interest rate cuts in 2024

FCA finalises UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and adds a fourth sustainability label

FCA finalises UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and adds a fourth sustainability label

Autumn Statement brings more questions than answers

How good is your asset manager at predicting the future

How good is your asset manager at predicting the future?

Pension transfers: Taking the time to protect members

Deepening conflict in the Middle East compounds concerns of a nervous market

Deepening conflict in the Middle East compounds concerns of a nervous market

XPS publishes summary of firm-wide climate change expertise and commitment

XPS publishes summary of firm-wide climate change expertise and commitment

Major changes planned for DC pension schemes - implications for trustees and sponsors

The future of DC: What is next and where are we heading?

Bulk annuity market: Q4 update for trustees and pension scheme sponsors

Bulk annuity market: Q4 update for trustees and pension scheme sponsors

Positive growth asset performance is only part of the story

Charity Investment News - Bonds and property dampen capital returns over the quarter

New TNFD framework for assessing biodiversity risks and opportunities

New TNFD framework for assessing biodiversity risks and opportunities

PPF slashes levies again to £100m but warns they will not go lower

PPF slashes levies again to £100m but warns they will not go lower

Can fiduciary managers have their cake and eat it?

Can fiduciary managers have their cake and eat it?

Understanding the new charities investment guidance

Investment Fund ESG Rating Review 2023

Investment Fund ESG Rating Review 2023

Positive growth asset performance is only part of the story

Positive growth asset performance is only part of the story

Q4 2023 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Q4 2023 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

When it comes to LDI collateral is credit a dirty word?

When it comes to LDI collateral, is credit a dirty word?

Cost to employers of leaving LGPS falls away

Cost to employers of leaving LGPS falls away

Lessons learned from LDI - One year on

Lessons learned from LDI one year on

Looking beyond sterling investment grade credit

Looking beyond sterling investment grade credit

Equity markets fight back in the final week of August to recover some ground on earlier losses

Equity markets fight back in the final week of August to recover some ground on earlier losses

How well are fiduciary manager’s addressing pension scheme’s ESG requirements

How well fiduciary managers are addressing pension schemes' ESG requirements

How DB schemes can support UK growth and protect members

How DB pension schemes can support UK growth and protect members

Quantitative Easing and LDI have a lot in common - more than you might think

Quantitative Easing and LDI have a lot in common - more than you might think

The landscape for DB schemes after the Mansion House speech

The landscape for DB schemes after the Mansion House speech

DWP and HM Treasury call for evidence on pension trustee capabilities

DWP and HM Treasury call for evidence on pension trustee capabilities

The case for illiquid assets and the new requirements for trustees

Illiquid Assets in DC schemes - New requirements for trustees

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ESG assessment of XPS’s client funds

Major equity markets rally off the back of encouraging outlook

Major equity markets rally off the back of encouraging outlook

Looking beyond sterling investment grade credit

Are you missing out on the benefits of non-sterling bonds?

Bulk Annuity Market: Q3 Trustee Update

XPS Risk Settlement Watch | Bulk Annuity Market: Q3 Trustee Update

What is in the Chancellor’s Mansion House reforms?

What is in the Mansion House reforms?

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Funding levels up on the quarter following interest rate rises to tackle stubborn UK inflation

Managing defined benefit pension scheme surpluses

Q3 2023 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Q3 2023 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Parliamentary Report into LDI

Parliamentary Report into LDI: Key insights for pension scheme trustees

Gilt yields climb over May as inflation is proving tough to beat

Gilt yields climb over May as inflation is proving tough to beat

The Pensions Regulator publishes guidance to boost equality diversity and inclusion across trustee boards

The Pensions Regulator publishes guidance to boost equality, diversity and inclusion across trustee boards

UK equities post a strong month despite double digit inflation and bleak outlook for 2023

UK equities post a strong month despite double digit inflation and bleak outlook for 2023

Biodiversity

Biodiversity – implications for investment decision making

TPR Annual Funding Statement 2023

The Pensions Regulator’s Annual Funding Statement 2023

Q2 2023 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Fiduciary Manager Review 2023

Fiduciary Manager Review 2023

Investment Quarterly April

Markets rally in Q1 despite turmoil in the banking sector over March

Investing in Private Markets

Private Markets - A once in a decade buying opportunity for pension schemes?

FM Watch

How well do fiduciary managers address pension schemes’ endgame objectives?

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Near Collapse of Credit Suisse: Implications for UK Pension Schemes

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Budget increases pension saving capacity to facilitate return to work

Outlook for DC Pension Schemes

Outlook for DC Pension Schemes

XPS Investment News March

Sharply rising gilt yields sees pension scheme funding on the rise in February

Implications of the new pensions funding and investment regime

New Funding Checklist

New DB funding code checklist

XPS Funding Watch

XPS Funding Watch: Implications of the funding code for trustees and sponsors

Government borrowing on the rise but inflation begins to ease

Government borrowing on the rise but inflation begins to ease

LDI Manager

LDIWatch: The crisis and the importance of choosing the right LDI manager

Outlook for 2023: Back to the 90s?

Outlook for 2023: Back to the 90s?

Q1 2023 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Q1 2023 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Markets settle down and pension schemes end the year up

Markets settle down and pension schemes end the year up

TPR launches consultation on the new DB funding code and Fast Track

Managing an unprecedented pensions accounting year-end

Member Outcomes Survey | An analysis of transferring DB pension scheme members

Markets rebound but Bank of England forecasts long recession

PPF to dramatically reduce levies

COP27 | Key outcomes and implications for pension schemes

What can pension schemes learn from the first wave of TCFD reports

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The FCA’s draft Sustainability Disclosure Requirements are a positive step in the fight against greenwashing

Hedging and Strategy

Setting an investment strategy in a post gilts crisis world

New Prime Minister and mini-budget U-turn stabilises UK markets

How well did your fiduciary manager weather the storm in the gilts market?

Gilt yields soar out of control before Bank of England steps in

Funding and benefit actions for trustees during the current market conditions - Checklist

Seismic gilt yield movements: 11 key actions trustees should be taking in response

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Investment Fund ESG Rating Review

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

UK pension schemes have never been better funded despite inflation headwinds

UK pension schemes have never been better funded despite inflation headwinds

Open-ended Infrastructure: How your pension scheme can benefit

Open-ended Infrastructure: How your pension scheme can benefit

Markets start the second half of 2022 on stronger footing

Markets start the second half of 2022 on stronger footing

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Climate change disclosures extended by new Paris Agreement metric

FM ESG Integration Survey

FM ESG Integration Survey

Q3 2022 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Q3 2022 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Gilt yields rise at their fastest rate since the 1990s as central banks scramble to combat surging inflation

Gilt yields rise at their fastest rate since the 1990s as central banks scramble to combat surging inflation

TPR warns “Your pensions dashboards deadline is coming”

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Carbon Reduction Pathways - How your pension scheme investments can become Net Zero aligned now

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Runaway yields — is your LDI hedge still on track?

Inflation headwinds continue to stifle global markets

Understanding employer covenant in volatile economic times

Is a superfund right for your scheme?

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Collective money purchase schemes introduced by Pension Schemes Act 2021

Why now is a good time to revisit member options

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

The Pensions Regulator seeks to provide clarity on its approach to enforcement

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Is your pension scheme better funded than you thought?

Markets continue to experience a tough start to 2022

Q3 2022 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

April 2022 - Improving member outcomes. Should you govern or consolidate?

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

The Pensions Regulator’s Annual Funding Statement 2022

Fiduciary Manager Review 2022

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Q2 2022 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine compounds a volatile start to the year for markets

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

TPR issues further guidance for trustees on climate change requirements

Will the new transfer regulations lead to a surge in additional referrals for scams guidance?

Ukraine crisis: Your investment questions answered

2022: DC Survey - To Govern or to Consolidate?

Ukraine update: Assessing the impact on your scheme

XPS News Special | Ukraine Crisis – Key actions every pension scheme should be taking

Ukraine Update | Assessing the Impact for Pension Schemes with Fiduciary Managers

Markets swing wildly during February increasing volatility for pension schemes

Ukraine – assessing the impact on pension investments

XPS Market Pulse

A turbulent start to 2022 for investment markets

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Normal minimum pension age to rise to 57 in 2028

Outlook for 2022: Expect the Unexpected?

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

PPF levies to reduce by £130m with new protection against large increases

Tax Help For Older People

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

2022 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Choppy gilt yields put pressure on pension scheme funding levels

Risk Transfer TV - In conversation with Ramona Tipnis, Client Director at PTL

Carbon Offset Credits - What are they and should pension schemes invest in them?

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pensions Regulator completes first superfund assessment

New COVID-19 variant,‘Omicron’, leads to sharp equity market pull-back

Superfunds become a real option, but what happens next?

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

DC analytics can improve members’ retirement outcomes

New regulations to help combat pension scams: actions trustees can take

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pension Schemes Act 2021 – TPR Provides Further Guidance on Using its New Powers

What happened at COP26 and what does it mean for pension scheme investments?

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Further climate change disclosures in the offing as world leaders meet at COP26

Achieving good retirement outcomes

Welcome to XPSArena

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

DWP strengthens transfer regulations to help combat pension scams

Pension Scheme funding falls despite strong month for equities

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Planning for year-end accounting in advance

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

PPF levies to reduce by £105m

Autumn Budget 2021: Further consultation on DC charge cap before end of 2021

Is investing in China and emerging markets becoming riskier?

Risk Transfer TV - XPS in conversation with Tom Seecharan from Rothesay

Stagflation on the horizon? Global supply chain issues stall recovery

Member outcomes under freedom and choice

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Putting in place a low-cost receiving vehicle for member transfers

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pension Schemes Act 2021 – DWP consults on changes to notifiable events regime

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pension Schemes Act 2021: the state of play at the end of summer

First green gilt issued. What does this mean for pension schemes?

Investment Fund ESG review - September 2021

Emerging markets recover some lost ground despite rising Middle East tensions

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Using bridging income options to help your members and reduce risk

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

The Pensions Regulator’s new, stronger powers - Checklist

Uncertainty weighs on investor sentiment

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Covenant actions for employers during current funding valuations

Do you fully understand your fiduciary manager’s approach to ESG?

Paula Haughton in conversation with Akash Rooprai, Independent Trustee Services (ITS)

Does your scheme’s ESG strategy reflect your trustees’ views?

Continued optimism despite inflation fears

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Five investments that can support your scheme’s investment strategy

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

The Pensions Regulator’s Annual Funding Statement 2021

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

New ability to block transfers is a welcome step, but wider scam checks remain crucial

How do fiduciary managers de-risk as schemes approach their long-term funding targets?

Markets slow amidst growing inflationary pressures

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pensions dashboards are coming

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

New data analytics can improve your employees’ financial wellbeing

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Tailoring CMI 2020 for your scheme and using scenario analysis to understand longevity risk

Fiduciary Manager Review 2021

Continued economic recovery drives equities but prompts concerns of overheating

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

The Pensions Regulator consults on new single code of practice

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Employers are increasingly making use of contingent support

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pension Schemes Act 2021 requires long-term strategy from trustees and employers

Optimism continues to drive markets

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pension Schemes Act 2021 – TPR consults on use of its new criminal sanctions

Does Bitcoin have a place in a pension scheme portfolio?

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Updating life expectancy assumptions for the new CMI 2020 model

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pension Schemes Act imposes new requirements on managing climate risk

Trustees embrace new ways of working

Will new EU regulations stop greenwashing?

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pension Schemes Act 2021 powers demand robust governance

Global government bonds sell-off benefits pension schemes

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Budget 2021 freezes lifetime allowance for pension saving

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pension Schemes Act 2021 gives trustees power in the fight against pension scams

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

New Regulator powers will impact corporate activity in 2021

Pandemic drives new wave of benefit change

Brexit, Biden and Bounceback or Bust?

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pension Schemes Act 2021 heralds introduction of major reforms

Individual investors show the might of their collective stock buying power

Does the GameStop experience highlight a need for pension schemes to avoid ‘short selling’ investments?

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

How employers can respond to changes to RPI inflation

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

FCA sees ‘signs of improvement’ in transfer advice but key challenges remain

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

2021 outlook for pension scheme trustees and employers

Markets rally to cap off one of the most extraordinary years in history

UK equities have best month since 1989... off the back of encouraging COVID-19 vaccine news

Risk Transfer TV - XPS in conversation with Antony Barker from The Pension Superfund

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Schemes required to equalise past transfer values for GMP inequalities

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Scam protection – taking the Pensions Regulator’s pledge

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

RPI now expected to align with CPIH in February 2030

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Government ramps up focus on climate change for pension schemes

Actions you can take to protect your members from pension scams and meet TPR's pledge requirements

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

XPS are proud to commit to the Pensions Regulator’s Pledge to combat pension scams

Risk Transfer TV - XPS in conversation with Ashu Bhargava from Clara

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pensions Regulator issues guidance for those considering a superfund

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Reflecting COVID-19 in company accounting for pensions

FCA consultation on property fund notice periods – what are the implications for pension schemes?

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XPS News | Scam Prevention Special

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

October 2020 - Improving member outcomes. Should you govern or consolidate?

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Getting value and efficiency from GMP Equalisation

New Service | A Faster More Efficient Way to Tackle GMP Equalisation

Should pension schemes consider the impact of all serious diseases rather than just COVID-19?

Global equities finish the summer strongly

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Emerging issues in valuations

Investment Market Update for UK Pension Schemes

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Actions for employers as transfer activity takes off again

A better way for trustees to implement investment decisions

Member Outcomes Survey 2020: Predicts increasing member vulnerability in pension transfer activity over the next 12 months

Global equities erase all losses experienced in 2020

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Managing employee pension costs to meet developing challenges

New Survey Launch | 2020 Accounting for Pensions Survey

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pensions Regulator issues guidance for defined benefit superfunds

XPS News | Administration Special

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

FCA bans contingent charging for pensions transfer advice

Risk markets continue their rally

How well have fiduciary managers tackled the COVID-19 crisis?

Risk Transfer TV - XPS in conversation with Peter Jennings from Just

Markets rebound strongly but volatility continues

Fiduciary Managers under the spotlight

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Actions for employers with 2019/20 funding valuations

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

Accounting for pensions – has your balance sheet improved?

Investment Market Briefing for UK Pension Schemes

Risk Transfer TV - XPS in conversation with Paige Wilson from Legal and General

Risk Transfer TV - XPS in conversation with Beatrice Male from Legal and General

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Recent trends in mortality and CMI 2019

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

PPF confirms details of D&B scoring for levies

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Impact of COVID-19 on transfers from defined benefit pension schemes

COVID-19 Checklist of key actions for trustees

The most challenging global economic environment in almost a century

XPS News | The impact of COVID-19 on investment markets

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

COVID-19 pensions actions for employers

Trustees need to engage with members looking to leave DB pension schemes

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

RPI to be aligned with CPIH some time between 2025 and 2030

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Budget for unsettled times introduces significant pensions tax change

Risk Transfer TV - XPS in conversation with Jamie Cole from Aviva

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Regulator’s funding consultation will drive detailed robust pension strategies

Is your scheme’s well-hedged LDI strategy more exposed to RPI reform than you think?

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

All employers should now review their pension strategy

ESG Integration: How Fiduciary Managers stack up

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Regulator to set out clear expectations for trustee knowledge and governance

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Potential change to Retail Price Inflation (RPI) will impact member options now

An eventful month to start the year

XPS Risk Transfer TV - Channel

Investment Outlook: A Vision for 2020

Responding to market conditions: Actions for pension scheme sponsors

New Regulator powers will increase risk management obligations

Risk Transfer TV- talking longevity with Pension Insurance Corporation

Risk Transfer TV - Latest Risk Transfer Buyout News

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

The PPF consults on new D&B insolvency risk scores

Sustainable investment: harnessing the power of pensions

DWP’s consultation on new regulations for DB scheme funding and investment

Pension Schemes Bill heralds significant change for UK pensions

Equities finish 2019 with another strong quarter

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