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    With more than 1,750 people in ten offices, we work to deliver on our values and our promise, ensuring the highest levels of trust, integrity and quality.

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    Howden acquires Barnett Waddingham

    Creating one of the largest pensions and employee benefits consultancies in the UK and representing a new, exciting chapter in our 35-year journey.

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    Access over 1,000 hours of risk management content, guidance and training, covering more than 20 risk management topics.

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    DB endgame planning

    We help trustees, employers and advisors buy into the same cohesive vision.

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    Bulk annuity provider services

    We offer a comprehensive set of knowledge and services to the BPA provider market.

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    Discover how we build robust investment portfolios and how we help our clients to implement them.

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    • Benefits platform (4me)
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    • LGPS online tools
    • LGPS training hub (Enlighten)
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    • Pension self-service
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    • Trustee analytics dashboard (Insight)
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    • Pay gap reporting
    • Real-time decisions (Swarm AI)
    • Risk management software (Celestia Risk)
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    DC default investment strategies

    Reflecting on 2024, we explore 25 default arrangements from leading DC workplace pension providers.

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    TPR guidance on private markets: benefits for scheme members

    Sonia Kataora explores TPR guidance on investing in private markets and how pension scheme members can enhance their outcomes when handled correctly.

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    Virtual investment series 2023 - Tackling tomorrow

    Our second Investment Forum of 2023 discussed answers to important forward-looking investment questions, so you can get your mix of assets right.

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    Analysis of large DC pension schemes

    Read the findings of our annual research into large defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.

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    Gold standard DC provision in an ESG-focused climate

    The most successful providers will be those that plan for the long term, and balance social and climate considerations with members’ interests.

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    DC pensions: leaving a lasting impression through ESG

    'Responsible investing’ and ‘sustainability’ mean different things to different people. What does it mean for DC providers?

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    Increased diversity in trustee boards still a primacy for trustee chairs

    Barnett Waddingham and Winmark’s latest Pension Chair Remuneration Report found that trustee chairs continue to look for diversity in their trustee boards and 38% s…

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    The 2021 Winmark PensionChair Board Remuneration Report

    We are pleased to continue as the research partner for the 2021 edition of the Winmark Pension Chair Remuneration Report.

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    DC pensions in 2021: investment insights

    Barnett Waddingham’s defined contribution (DC) consulting team presented their latest research in the DC space at the Investment Conference 2021. Watch the session …

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    Barnett Waddingham appoints senior consultant to boost already strong DC investment offering

    Barnett Waddingham, the UK’s largest independent provider of actuarial, administration and consultancy services, has appointed Reena Tanna as Senior Investment Cons…

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    ESG: time for real engagement

    When pension schemes updated their Statement of Investment Principles to reflect the new requirements on ESG factors, this is only the start of the journey.

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