By Anthony Brewer at BWCI anothony.brewer@bwcigroup.com “removing all headline investment risks for a well-funded scheme does not guarantee success” As discussed in my previous article “Pension surpluses – what now?”, many Defined Benefit pension schemes are now in a strong funding position following a dramatic rise in interest rates in recent years. This has led… Read More »
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 context, these liabilities include the benefits payable on death in service and retirement pensions. The data… Read More »
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 dramatically over the last couple of years. It is hard to exaggerate the speed at which the yields on UK… Read More »
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 2030. Lifestyle members of Blue Riband can now access “Green” or “Sustainable” funds, which incorporate sustainable… Read More »
by John Martin (Please contact John on 01481 728432 or email john.martin@bwcigroup.com if you wish to discuss this article or anything relating to secondary pensions). People often have misconceptions about retirement plans which can, unfortunately, end up damaging wealth in later years. That’s why we’re setting out some of the most commonly heard myths and… Read More »