By Samantha Smith at BWCI samantha.smith@bwcigroup.com “data in the COVID-19 pandemic years is problematic” Actuaries use mortality tables daily to estimate how much to reserve for a liability that is contingent on a human life. In a pension scheme...
Claire du Feu We are delighted to announce the appointment of Claire Du Feu as the Head of Business Management within our fiduciary business. Focusing on driving customer-centric culture in organisations, Claire has had a successful leadership career in financial...
The closing date for applications for the 2024 Bursary is 31 March 2024. The BWCI Group’s undergraduate Bursary Scheme has been specially designed to support local students wishing to study for a degree at university. As well as providing financial support, our...
Yes, who remembers DeLorean? BWCI Group are delighted to once again be Sponsoring the ‘Battle of the School Bands’. This year’s theme is ‘Back to the 80’s’ and the team from Thirst Music School have worked even more miracles! The sold out event offers young...
By Anna Gray at BWCI anna.gray@bwcigroup.com “a range of sanctions, including in the most serious cases, substantial fines and imprisonment for criminal offences.” This is a summary only. Legal advice should be sought to understand the position in relation...
BWCI has been a member of DIFERA since 2018. This is Liberate’s employer accreditation scheme which awards organisations with a quality mark to demonstrate that the six principles of Diversity, Inclusion, Fairness, Equality, Respect and Acceptance are at the heart of...
By Anthony Brewer at BWCI anthony.brewer@bwcigroup.com “The priority for many schemes has become protecting their improved funding positions” A rapid rise in yields has changed the funding picture for many Defined Benefit (“DB”) pension schemes...
Local pension provider, BWCI Pension Trustees Limited has announced changes to its Blue Riband range of pension products to align with its commitment to sustainability and responsible investing. BWCI has also pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by...
By Michelle Galpin at BWCI michelle.galpin@bwcigroup.com “the excess deaths, relative to the number expected, has increased” In the previous edition of Bandwagon we highlighted the emerging trend, which was identified in the second quarter of 2022, of the...
By Clair Le Poidevin at BWCI clair.lepoidevin@bwcigroup.com “a significant milestone in reforming the Solvency II framework” On 29 June the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a consultation paper (CP 12/23) on proposed changes to the...
