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January 2021
Pension Clicks
In this edition of Pension Clicks, we look at why a changed world needs changed governance, share a video on our new Impact Investment Fund and explore how schemes are preparing for the endgame.
A changed world needs changed governance
INTRODUCTION
In this article, first published in Professional Pensions, Tony Baily and Sonia Gogna say trustee boards must adjust to the new reality. Are you prepared?
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Video: Aon’s Global Impact Fund
INTRODUCTION
Our new investment strategy is designed for pension schemes seeking to develop more sustainable investment portfolios, driven not just by new regulatory requirements but also by a growing belief about the best way to generate returns in a changing world.
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Playing to win: how to prepare for the endgame
INTRODUCTION
More and more pension schemes are approaching their endgame. Tony Baily and Lucy Barron explore how trustees can prepare, what tools can be used and how fiduciary management can help schemes get there with more certainty. First published in Professional Pensions.
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2020 Risk Settlement Market Review
INTRODUCTION
COVID-19 and lockdown threw 2020 into turmoil. In the face of this adversity, how did the risk settlement market adapt to function efficiently? Aon’s 2020 Risk Settlement Market Review analyses this and looks ahead to 2021.
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Superfunds – do they tick all the boxes?
INTRODUCTION
2020 saw The Pensions Regulator issuing guidance for DB superfunds in June, followed by guidance on the process it expects from trustees and sponsors when considering superfunds in October.

We fully expect the first superfund transaction will take place in 2021 and anticipate that there will be a significant fanfare and interest when it does, but will superfunds be right for you? Our video and checklist may help you to decide.
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Video: How to use GMP equalisation to your scheme’s benefit
INTRODUCTION
GMP equalisation can be a barrier to schemes getting on with the projects that will benefit their members the most.

In this video, Lauren Ramsey explains how using GMP conversion as a way of equalising GMPs can be combined with a PIE exercise to increase the benefits of the exercise all round, leaving behind a simpler pension scheme that is closer to reaching its end goal.
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Video: Supporting DC members to make informed decisions
INTRODUCTION
Without the appropriate support for DC members, one bad decision at retirement could undo 20 years’ worth of hard work on the accumulation side. In this video Aon's Head of DC, Ben Roe, is joined by James Collier to share views on what 'good' looks like in respect of DC retirement support and how we can build a more consistent DB and DC member journey.
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Week in Markets
INTRODUCTION
A summary of market movements over the past fortnight.
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European Pensions Award win
introduction
We were delighted to win the ‘European Pensions Consultancy of the Year’ award at the European Pensions Awards, which took place in December. The Awards recognise and honour investment firms, pension consultancies and pension providers across Europe.
Congratulations to everyone involved in our entry!
Aon in the press
This month, we see trouble ahead for UK pension schemes when temporary insolvency protections end. We say that the McCloud regulations need to be clarified and note that schemes should avoid over-reacting to COVID-19. We share our hopes and fears for pensions in 2021 and predict that the events of 2020 are likely to increase UK pension scheme closures.
Dates for your diary
Pensions Training 2021
We will be running a full schedule of DB, DC and pensions governance training in 2021. You can find a copy of our training brochure and book online here.

Pension Conference 2021
We have now opened registration for our annual Pension Conference. As you may have anticipated, the 2021 conference will be a virtual event. Our content teams have been working hard over the last few months to ensure the agenda gives you ample opportunity to participate as interactively as at our in-person events. View the full agenda and register for your place here.
Also on our website
Investment Conference: COVID, climate and compliance – are you ready for the new investment challenges? (9-13 November)
Listen to replays of all the sessions from our recent conference.

GMP equalisation webinar (4 November)
Expert views and questions on the Lloyds Bank hearing; exploring other schemes’ progress with GMP equalisation projects; and practical experience from early movers on governance, data and communications.

How DC investment strategy is changing
Listen again to this Professional Pensions webinar where Aon’s Chris Inman talks through changes in DC investment approaches with fellow industry experts.

Online monitoring tool for your scheme
Our Risk Analyzer tool is now used by over 900 schemes to monitor various financial and risk measures. This video gives you an example of how Risk Analyzer could help you.
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