Fifth of DB pension schemes report no barriers to endgame planning – Standard Life
Among 100 trustees managing schemes with assets of £100m or more, a third (33%) said market volatility was their biggest challenge.
BBC Pension Scheme, Zurich and MetLife complete £6bn longevity swap deal
The swap provides protection against the risk of rising costs if members live longer than expected, covering nearly all pensioner and dependant liabilities in the Scheme.
Broadstone launches GMPE Now to speed up GMP Equalisation for pension schemes
GMPE Now is aimed at schemes of any size, including those preparing for risk transfer and those needing a faster process.
DB Schemes to set endgame vision at pension valuation – Hymans Robertson
The firm said trustees and sponsors should use the time before the next valuation to agree on the long-term direction, making sure all parties are involved in the discussion.
Member experience drives pension scheme buy-ins and buy-outs – Hymans Robertson
The firm reported that trustees are doing more checks on insurers’ admin capabilities to see what kind of service members will get both during and after the transaction.
Schemes prepare for new retirement duties ahead of Pension Schemes Bill – TPR
The survey found that 73% of defined contribution schemes did not offer any benefit options at retirement.
TPT to launch run-on superfund option for DB pension schemes
TPT has secured capital to fund the first £1bn of transactions and is seeking assessment from TPR for the new consolidation vehicle.
Hymans Robertson urges schemes to pause and reassess DB endgame options
Many schemes are ahead of expectations, but Hymans Robertson warned there is a risk of rushing into decisions.
DC pension charges fall as employers focus on retirement outcomes – WTW
The research found average annual management charges dropped from 0.38% in 2017 to 0.28% in 2025.
Royal London completes £61m BPA deal with Stora Enso UK Group Pension Scheme
Legal support for the scheme came from Burges Salmon, while Mayer Brown advised Royal London.
DB pension scheme surplus drops as funding ratio improves – PPF
Assets dropped to £1,090.5bn, a decrease of 1.9%, while liabilities fell by 2.2% to £851.6bn.
Stick to the rules on scheme loans or risk enforcement action, TPR warns trustees
The regulator has said it will continue raising standards of trusteeship through its supervisory approach and forthcoming guidance on what good practice looks like.
