COVID-19

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has launched a consultation on its 2020 valuation and ‘technical provisions’ laying out options to reduce its expanding deficit.

Stuart Southall looks at whether Covid-19 has hastened or reinforced the role of member-nominated and other lay trustees.

Blair Reid looks at how multi-asset credit can help pension funds through the economic crisis provoked by the pandemic.

Gareth Gettinby looks at how static and managed currency hedges compare in crisis scenarios.

European pensions funds’ awareness of, and desire for, action on climate change related investment risk has surged, Mercer says.

Three investment professionals tell Professional Pensions how the pandemic has impacted scheme portfolios, what opportunities may arise post-pandemic, and the key lessons for trustees

Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) reported record income of £126.5m for the financial year ending 31 March 2020, up 10.1% on last year’s figure of £114.9m, also a record at the time.

Focusing on the key building blocks of retirement strategies will help improve saver outcomes amid the Covid-19 crisis, says Dominic Byrne.

Capita has deferred a £31.7m deficit recovery contribution (DRC) due to the Capita Pension and Life Assurance Scheme in June 2020 to the second half of the year.