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STOXX and RiskFirst launch LDI index family

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 12:58

Index provider STOXX and defined benefit pensions specialists RiskFirst have jointly launched the iSTOXX RiskFirst LDI index family. »

Consultant firm Mercer hits USD213 billion in assets under delegated management

Tue, 05/12/2017 - 16:16

Consultant firm Mercer has revealed that its global assets under delegated management have reached approximately USD213 billion. »

Mercer survey shows the effect of inflation expectation on pension schemes

Fri, 03/11/2017 - 12:21

Mercer’s Pensions Risk Survey data shows that the accounting deficit of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes for the UK’s 350 largest listed companies decreased slightly from GBP68 billion at the end of September to GBP67 billion on 31 October 2017. »

BofE raises interest rates by 0.25 per cent

Thu, 02/11/2017 - 12:23

The Bank of England has raised interest rates by a quarter point to 0.5 per cent, the first interest rate rise in a decade. »

PLSA raises concern over new DB transfer advice

Mon, 25/09/2017 - 08:24

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has responded to the FCA’s consultation 'Advising on Pension Transfers'. The Association has supported FCA proposals for more broadly-based advice to people considering a transfer out of their DB scheme - but has raised concerns about how the FCA want the information presented. »