Dalriada Trustees

Schemes must be on their guard as trapped surpluses become a clear and present danger.

WPC chair Stephen Timms asks City of London Police why no criminal action has yet been taken

Here it is, our monthly digest of the most important pension articles Professional Pensions has written and published over the last month, along with some contextual notes.

Welcome to the pilot episode of our brand-new virtual event, DeskFlix Espresso – a fast-paced video format we are trialling to complement our range of events.

Focus has shifted to the ‘social’ part of ESG, says Hope William-Smith, but this has its own challenges for trustees.

Here it is, our monthly digest of the most important pension articles Professional Pensions has written and published over the last month, along with some contextual notes.

This week’s top stories include Axa’s deferred longevity swap with Hannover Re, and Capita’s restructuring plans for simplifying the business.

Trustees are being kept in the dark by asset managers on how they oversee the investments, research from Dalriada Trustees shows.

Trustees must know the signs of sponsor distress and be prepared to act quickly as the “first line of defence” for savers, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has warned.

Supply will need to be rebuilt following the forced shutdown, potentially pushing up inflation and reasserting the need for adequate hedges, writes James Phillips