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Featured in this October 2024 issue:

In Touch – New DB Funding Regime in Force
On the Horizon – Key Legislative and Regulatory Developments
Retirement Adequacy Must Become Higher Priority for DC Schemes
Smooth Sailing: How to Prepare Portfolios for Choppy Markets
Retirement and Investment Update Podcast: Learnings from our 2024 DC Survey
Investment Insights Podcast: DC Investment with Joanna Sharples

In Touch | New DB Funding Regime in Force

5 min read

All defined benefit scheme valuations with valuation dates on or after 22 September 2024 are subject to a new scheme funding regime, requiring schemes to plan for low dependency on the scheme sponsor when they are significantly mature. These plans will be set out in a ‘statement of strategy’ and the Regulator has published an interim response to its consultation on this documentation, and provided details of the extensive data that will need to be submitted with valuations.

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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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Retirement Adequacy Must Become Higher Priority for DC Schemes

5 min read

The government says it is time for a review of retirement adequacy. DC schemes should take note, say Steven Leigh Associate Partner, and Aneesha Sunner, Consultant.

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Smooth Sailing: How to Prepare Portfolios for Choppy Markets

5 min read

Diversifiers, such as liquid alternatives, can be a vital portfolio component for those schemes targeting steady absolute returns or seeking to improve their portfolio resilience. Guy Saintfiet, Head of EMEA Fund Management at Aon, explores the case for diversifiers – and, how to best implement them as an investment strategy.

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Retirement and Investment Update Podcast:

Learnings from our 2024 DC Survey

20 min listen

In this podcast Aon’s John Harney and Jennifer Michel are joined by colleagues Clare Freeman and Joe Betts from Aon’s DC Pensions Team to discuss insights from our 2024 DC survey.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

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Investment Insights Podcast: DC Investment with Joanna Sharples

30 min listen

Gareth Jones is joined by Joanna Sharples, Chief Investment Officer for DC Solutions, to discuss recent and expected developments in DC investment, following the King’s Speech. Joanna also reflects on her role as Chief Investment Officer, the role for responsible investments in DC portfolios and supporting members after retirement.

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Upcoming Events and Replays

For more information on our events and replays please visit our website.

Economic & Markets Outlook Webinar: Chief Investment Officer Insights, 10 October

Craig Watson will be joined by Aon’s Chief Investment Officers Paul Carne and Joanna Sharples, who will share their expectations for the months ahead and how they are positioning clients’ portfolios to navigate volatility, manage risks and generate returns. Derry Pickford, Head of Asset Allocation, will also consider the outlook for markets and potential scenarios arising from the Autumn Budget and US election.

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Wealth Insights Series – 6-7 November 2024

Join Aon’s business and investment leaders to explore the challenges impacting investment decisions and strategies to mitigate risks and seize new investment opportunities with clarity and confidence.

Learn more & register here.

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In the Press

Aon says the Royal Mail Collective DC scheme ushers in a new era for UK pensions

Aon says managing illiquid assets is key concern for pension schemes approaching their endgame

Aon's risk settlement update finds 'record' transactions in H1

Navigating the great expectations of private market DC investment - Chris Inman

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Pensions Training

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To register for our courses click here for 2024 and here for 2025

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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