Pension Clicks
March 2023
In this edition of Pension Clicks, we look at Government plans for DC schemes, the DWP's proposals to extend CDC and Aon's liquid alternative diversifier strategies. 
On the Horizon
 
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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Government announces plans for DC schemes
 
The government has announced a package of measures for defined contribution (DC) pension schemes. This includes regulations that introduce changes to the DC charge cap and new disclose and explain provisions in relation to illiquid assets, a joint consultation on proposals for a common value for money framework, and a call for evidence on small pots. 
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Proposals to extend CDC 
 
The DWP is consulting on the principles for expanding the existing Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) regulations, covering single-employer schemes, to allow wider forms of CDC schemes to exist. This includes multi-employer / industry-wide schemes and commercial master trusts offering CDC solutions for both the accumulation and/or decumulation of pension benefits.
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Introducing Liquid Alternative Diversifier Strategies 
 
Liquid diversifier strategies are expected to feature in broader investment discussions throughout 2023, not least for their potential to provide diversification and downside protection. At Aon, we have developed two liquid alternatives diversifier strategies that can be introduced to portfolios either separately or in combination. Aon’s Guy Saintfiet provides an introduction here.
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Risk Settlement Bulletin Q1 2023 
 
The Q1 bulletin reflects on pension risk transfer markets in 2022, looks ahead at the 2023 market, and takes a look at current pricing trends for both pensioner and deferred members. 
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Retirement podcast – Focusing on cyber risk
 
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by David Burwell and Vanessa Jaeger to discuss the latest developments on cyber risk, including what to expect from The Pensions Regulator’s new Code of Practice and some practical options for schemes looking to assess their providers.
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Week in Markets
 
A summary of market movements over the past week. 
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Aon In The Press
In February, Aon announced it was a lead trustee adviser on RSA’s landmark £6.5bn buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation – the largest bulk annuity contract ever executed in the UK, Aon’s new DC Today survey finds one in five UK schemes are seeing an increase in members cutting their pension contributions and an Aon poll finds UK pension schemes believe the new Funding Code will affect how they are run.
Upcoming Events and Webinars
Pensions Training 2023
We are running a full schedule of DB, DC and pensions governance training in 2023. You can find a copy of our training brochure here and book here.
Register Today: 2023 Pension Conference
Bristol. Birmingham. Edinburgh. London. Manchester.
A multi-city event for those who manage or govern pension schemes.
View the agenda and register here. CPD points available for full day attendance.
Webinar replay: Managing the Cost Of Living Crisis for DC Members
22 February
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