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Featured in this April 2024 issue:
  • On the Horizon – Key legislative and regulatory developments.       
  • Adopting a Prudent Funding Strategy for Active Run-On
  • Desert Island Risks – Aon’s DB Pension Risk podcast series
  • Member Options and Support Bulletin Q2 2024
  • ESG Investment: Time for a Holistic Approach Across Asset Classes
  • The Search for Growth: Asset-Backed Securities
  • Pensions Cyber Scorecard
  • Wealth Solutions Podcast - Professional Trusteeship
On the Horizon | Key Developments Likely to Affect Pension Schemes
5 min read
To help with planning, our On the Horizon summary provides a reminder of some of the key legislative and regulatory developments expected over the coming year.
 
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Adopting a Prudent Funding Strategy for Active Run-On
5 min read
For the right scheme, it is a perfectly reasonable strategy for trustees to actively decide to run-on in the short or even medium term, with the expectation that additional surplus will be generated (relative to the price of insurance). In this article, Steven Keller explores when it is right to run-on from a funding perspective.
 
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Desert Island Risks
15 min listen
How much progress have schemes made with GMP equalisation projects over the last two years? In our latest podcast, John Harney talks to Lauren Ramsey, Associate Partner at Aon, to find out the key insights from Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey and understand how schemes can best navigate the challenges that can arise when completing GMP equalisation.
 
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Member Options and Support Bulletin Q2 2024
10 min read
Read our Inaugural Member Options and Support Team bulletin, exploring the latest trends in member options and support, and providing snapshots of the latest hot topics.
 
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ESG Investment: Time for a Holistic Approach Across Asset Classes
10 min read
DB pension schemes are engaging with ESG risks, but it is important to look beyond equities says Jennifer O’Neill, partner in Aon’s Responsible Investment group.
 
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The Search for Growth: Asset-Backed Securities
10 min read
Investment expert Simon Rhodes explores why this asset class is now an attractive option for growth and income.
 
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Pensions Cyber Scorecard
30 min participation
We have recently relaunched our Pensions Cyber Scorecard for pension schemes, considering the new guidance from the Pensions Regulator and the cyber controls requirements of the General Code. We would like to invite you to complete it for your free assessment, and to assist you with understanding how your scheme complies with TPR’s new guidance.
 
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Wealth Solutions Podcast: Professional Trusteeship
20 min listen
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

This month Jennifer and John are joined by Natalie Winterfrost from Law Debenture and Colin Richardson of Zedra, to discuss the advantages and challenges of professional trusteeship, including sole trusteeship, as well as the future of this space.
 
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Upcoming Events and Replays
Webinar Replay: Real World Experience of a Pensions Captive

During this discussion, Aon’s specialists cover:
  • The key features of a pensions captive
  • Insights from the deal completed in January 2024
  • How companies can consider, agree and execute a DB endgame strategy aligned to their objectives and philosophy

Watch here.

For more information on this and other events and replays please visit our website.
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In the Press 
Aon launches an enhanced responsible investment solution, RI-360i:
Aon launches responsible investment tool for global institutional investors

Aon on DC and LGPS schemes disclosure how much is invested in UK Equity, 06 March:
Proposed LGPS reporting requirements could lead to a fiduciary duty ‘challenge’ - Pensions Age Magazine (zscaler.com)

Aon comments on Rothesay purchase of Scottish Widows bulk annuity portfolio, 13 March:
Rothesay buys Scottish Widows' £6bn bulk annuity portfolio (professionalpensions.com)

Aon says TPR’s Statement of Strategy will increase employers’ influence on UK pension scheme investment decisions, 25 March: TPR's Statement of Strategy will give employers pension investment influence: Aon - Corporate Adviser (corporate-adviser.com)

Aon comments on the General Code of Practice becoming effective today, 27 March:
TPR's General Code comes into force (professionalpensions.com)

“How to get the pension income of your dreams: We've crunched the numbers on annuities vs drawdown... and the answer to which is best may surprise you”:
How to get the pension income of your dreams: We've crunched the numbers on annuities vs drawdown... and the answer to which is best may surprise you | Daily Mail Online
 
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All London courses will be held at The Aon Centre

Please contact us to discuss your training needs: pensionstraining.enquiries@aon.com
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