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Briefing
Accounting for pension costs - survey of universities’ disclosures as at 31 July 2018
We are pleased to present the results of our eighth survey of the assumptions adopted by UK universities for determining the value of their pension liabilities for…
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Blog
Decoding pension scheme benefit design
Most private sector pensions accrual in the UK is now on a DC basis. When legislators think about DB, it is only to worry about protecting past service benefits; ne…
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Briefing
HEads Up - exploring key issues the HE sector is facing
With ongoing discussions in relation to the USS very much in mind, we're thinking about the challenges faced by those who want to provide DB benefits for the future…
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Blog
Don’t give up on USS?
On Friday 17 November, Universities UK (UUK) said that they want all staff in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) to earn only defined contribution (DC) be…
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Research
University Accounting Survey 2016
This is our eighth annual survey of the assumptions adopted by UK universities for determining the value of their pension liabilities for accounting purposes.
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Briefing
HEads up: news on pensions and other business risks within the Higher Education sector - 2017
In our 2017 newsletter, we bring you the latest news on pensions and other business risks within the HE sector.
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Barnett Waddingham Illuminate
Illuminate is our specialist tool designed to guide trustees and sponsors through the financial management of their scheme.
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Research
University Accounting Survey 2015
This is our seventh annual survey of the assumptions adopted by UK universities for determining the value of their pension liabilities for accounting purposes.
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Briefing
HEads up: news on pensions and other business risks within the Higher Education sector - 2016
In our 2016 newsletter, we bring you the latest news on pensions and other business risks within the HE sector.
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Blog
Universities Superannuation Scheme deficit: where are we now?
It seems like the 2014 actuarial valuation of the USS has only just finished. The increasing deficit led to lengthy negotiations/consultations with HE Institutions …