Pensions Aspects Magazine

Published bi-monthly and brought to you by the PMI, this leading UK pensions magazine offers expert insights, policy updates, and practical guidance on the issues shaping your profession. Each edition helps you stay informed and ahead, with the latest on regulation, governance, diversity, digital innovation, and more, plus member updates, exam news, and exclusive interviews.

What’s happening in the bulk annuity market?
16 July 2021

What’s happening in the bulk annuity market?

Despite the unprecedented times we have seen over the last 18 months the bulk annuity market continues to be a hub of activity. In actual fact, 2020 was the second largest year on record for the bulk annuity market and the pipeline for 2021 suggests we will see similar volumes this year.

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Change is needed now if adequacy outcomes are to be improved for future generations of retirees
16 July 2021

Change is needed now if adequacy outcomes are to be improved for future generations of retirees

Over the last decade the pensions landscape has gone through a great deal of change, with the introduction of Automatic Enrolment, Pension Freedoms and the continued shift from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) provision in the private sector. However, the nature of pension saving is inherently long-term and, as a result, policies aimed at increasing pension saving take time to embed and impact later life outcomes.

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The challenges from uncertainty and risk, and the role of insurance
16 July 2021

The challenges from uncertainty and risk, and the role of insurance

Pension Trustee Liability insurance (PTL) was, for many years, regarded as a dull but necessary part of running a scheme. But seemingly overnight, this has changed dramatically. Trustees and their advisors now recognise the vital role that PTL can play in managing risks in today’s fast-moving pensions environment, as trustees manage compliance and residual risks when schemes move into winding-up.

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The greater the allyship, the greater the Pride
16 July 2021

The greater the allyship, the greater the Pride

Pride is about celebrating difference, standing in solidarity and practising allyship towards others.

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Why have a pension scheme diversity & inclusion policy?
16 July 2021

Why have a pension scheme diversity & inclusion policy?

In an ideal world, all of our differences would be equally celebrated and we would not need specific laws to protect an identified group, or awards based on sex, age or colour. Before we get to this utopian ideal, how can having a Diversity & Inclusion policy for your pension scheme help improve fairness.

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If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins
16 July 2021

If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins

‘Work isn’t work if it’s fun’ is an adage that has led me to make what many consider to be some terrible decisions in my career and academic life. It started in 1989 when after studying marine and environmental biology, I went on to do a PhD on the impact of climate change related extreme weather events on the reef ecology of the Indian Ocean. During the next four years, I was attacked by sharks, caught by a waterspout and suffered dengue fever. But throughout, I did have a real sense of purpose, and studying reefs had some fringe benefits too!

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