North West Regional Group: Investing in and sponsoring pensions in 2020; some topical challenges discussed

The “Chinese puzzle”

No, not Covid (or at least, not just Covid) but “May you live in interesting times”.

On the assumption we think there will be a future (certain political leaders seem quite keen to pick a fight at the moment), how should we save for our future retirement?

We face increasing volatility in world investment markets along with uncertainty in healthcare, employment and politics. How do we protect our members against:

• Market volatility driven by Covid
• Trump v China (and anyone who isn't Trump) antagonism
• The decimation of the hospitality and retail sectors
• A no-deal Brexit
• Potential pressure on interest rates
• Not to mention tax policies

But before we decide to put all our money under the mattress, what would be the downside of no exposure to markets and can we afford to take that risk?

What can we learn from historic volatility without just locking ourselves away for a few years?

PMI partners with Lincoln Pensions for integrated risk management provision

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has named Lincoln Pensions as its insight partner for integrated risk management (IRM).

PMI Annual Report 2019

Each year we publish our Annual Report highlighting key areas of our work and plans for the future. Download the full report below.

How can a PMI member digitise their board meetings?

When asked, 57% of board members recognised that there was room for improvement in the management of their board meetings. Is digitalisation of board meetings the answer? 

To find out we ask a PMI member who has implemented this change! So, if you would like to learn how the digitalisation of your board meetings can improve its overall effectiveness, join Robert Barham-Brown, OnBoard Solution Expert and Kaushik Shah Pensions Trustee on 22 September, at 1pm BST for a live webinar. Kaushik will share his experience with Robert of pre and post digitalised board meetings.

PMI announces Lincoln Pensions as its Integrated Risk Management partner

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) today announces Lincoln Pensions as its Insight Partner for Integrated Risk Management (IRM).

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