ETV

In this week's Pensions Buzz, we wanted to know whether geopolitical risk will increase or decrease over the next six months, and how Guy Opperman has performed as pensions and financial inclusion minister over his first year in the post.

Aon has improved the buyout position of one if its defined benefit (DB) schemes after undertaking a bulk enhanced transfer value (ETV) exercise.

The Aon Minet Pension Scheme has successfully completed a bulk enhanced transfer value (ETV) exercise in the latest stage of its de-risking strategy.

Having a DB scheme can be a major factor in any potential acquisition. Mike Ramsey looks at how the risks associated with DB can be minimised

The Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) is holding its fourth annual general meeting (AGM) and conference on 25 February.

Top stories on PP this week have included a potential £2bn windfall for sponsors, a complex £2.5bn buyout, a government U-turn on freedom and choice and calls for a drawdown fee cap. Here's what you might have missed.

The TRW Pension Scheme has secured a £2.5bn pensioner buyout with Legal & General (L&G) after a year-long liability management project involving pension increase exchange (PIE) and enhanced transfer value (ETV) exercises.

UK schemes have increased longevity assumptions by six months in the last three years, according to research from Mercer.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found evidence of poor pension transfer advice with regards to enhance transfer value (ETV) exercises.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has updated its scheme returns to include questions on incentive exercises including enhanced transfer values (ETVs) and pension increase exchanges (PIE).