Brexit

Research conducted since the Brexit vote shows schemes are very concerned about nationalism sweeping the continent. Michael Klimes explores how they can tackle these risks.

Private sector defined benefit (DB) schemes saw a small improvement in their funding ratios in November after a year of market turmoil.

A recent consultation outlines a 10-step approach to GMP equalisation. However, there is a need for more clarity finds Helen Morrissey.

European pension plans regard Brexit as a headwind for global growth according to a report by CREATE-Research and Amundi.

Aggregate Industries Pension Plan has completed a £135m pensioner buy-in with Just Retirement.

This year has delivered several political shocks for UK schemes in the form of Brexit and the outcome of the US general election. However, as Europe gears up for a round of elections next year Helen Morrissey asks what schemes need to watch out for.

ShareAction has called on the UK government to ensure protections within IORPs II are adopted despite the results of the EU referendum.

The US election and EU referendum showed how communicating with people on a gut level is an effective persuasion tool. The pensions industry should take note, writes Stephanie Baxter.

Saker Nusseibeh looks at what we might expect from a Trump administration.

Defined contribution (DC) investments have to generate higher returns for savers due to the uncertainty caused by Brexit according to Hymans Robertson.