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In this edition of Pension Clicks, we summarise the latest guidance from The Pensions Regulator and other news in In Sight, release the findings from our new de-risking research
and examine 2020’s bulk annuity opportunities for smaller schemes. |
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Introduction |
| Our quarterly summary of pensions issues covers the latest guidance from The Pensions Regulator and other bodies in relation to COVID-19; new rules for distressed employers; and a round-up of other news. |
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The UK de-risking market: does size really matter?
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INTRODUCTION |
| The pensions de-risking market continues to expand and evolve, with innovations and efficiencies increasing the options available to schemes of all sizes. Our research, carried out with Professional Pensions, explores trustee and employer views on the subject. |
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INTRODUCTION |
| Aon’s Stephen Purves asks if 2020 could be the bulk annuity market opportunity that smaller schemes have been waiting for. First published in Pensions Age. |
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Podcast – Exploring credit markets
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INTRODUCTION |
| How did credit markets respond to recent market volatility? What are the current opportunities and points of caution that pension schemes should consider? William Parry and Paul Whelan explore these and other questions in this short podcast. |
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Preserving capital while generating returns
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INTRODUCTION |
| Is there a suitable investment that can protect pension scheme assets in falling markets yet generate decent returns in normal market conditions? This paper from Aon’s investment experts considers the options available for investors. |
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Retirement podcast – Focusing on Responsible Investment in a post COVID-19 world
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INTRODUCTION |
| Key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month Ricky is joined by Jennifer O’Neill and Lindsay Nickerson to discuss the latest developments in the world of Responsible Investment, including how attitudes to this topic have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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introduction |
| A summary of market movements over the past week.
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This month, we see attractive returns in low-risk credit. We advise LGPS schemes to act soon
to assess the impact of the McCloud judgment and warn that measures in the MHCLG consultation on the judgment present a real challenge.
We believe that updated HMRC guidance paves the way for lump sum payments to resume and that COVID-19 is giving UK DC schemes
reasons to re-evaluate many of the ways they operate, including their investment approach and administration. The number of DB schemes employing a sole trustee model is expected to double over the next five years, according to our poll. |
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2020 Pensions training
Our training courses are currently taking place by webinar. Sign up here to reserve your place on any of the 2020 courses or contact us for further information.
10 September
Time to re-evaluate member options for your scheme?
Exploring why now may be the right time to change your strategy on member options, with sessions focusing on trustee and corporate perspectives. The event is interactive, allowing you to build your own agenda, submit questions to our expert speakers and take part in polls.
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