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    A wish list for the pensions industry

    It's the time of year when Christmas lists and new year resolutions are made, but our wish list is about the pensions industry and savers in the coming year.

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    Briefing

    Transfer value experience - Q3 2023

    Read our briefing to get analysis of defined benefit (DB) cash equivalent transfer values (CETVs) over the twelve months to September 2023.

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    Virgin Media v NTL: reference scheme test and “Section 37”

    Mark Tinsley provides background to the landmark Virgin Media vs NTL High Court case.

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    DB pension reforms: Funding Code vs. Mansion House

    Mark Tinsley compares the two proposed DB pension reforms, and what they could mean for DB schemes should they come to pass.

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    Briefing

    Transfer value experience – Q2 2023

    Read our briefing note to get an analysis of defined benefit (DB) cash equivalent transfer values (CETVs) over the twelve months to 30 June 2023.

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    Covid-19: an uncertain future for mortality

    We examine how trustees will need to form a view on how the Covid-19 pandemic will affect future mortality rates and improvements. Updated June 2023.

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    Transfer value experience – Q1 2023

    Read our briefing note to get an analysis of defined benefit (DB) cash equivalent transfer values (CETVs) over the twelve months to 31 March 2023.

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    Transfer value experience – Q4 2022

    Read our briefing note to get an analysis of defined benefit (DB) cash equivalent transfer values (CETVs) over the twelve months to 31 December 2022.

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    Breaking news: TPR publishes draft Funding Code of Practice

    The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published its long-awaited second consultation on a revised Funding Code of Practice for Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes.

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    Briefing

    Transfer value experience – Q2 2022

    Read our briefing note to get an analysis of defined benefit (DB) cash equivalent transfer values (CETVs) over the twelve months to 30 June 2022.

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