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HMRC takes steps to fix pension tax overpayments

HMRC will now update tax codes more quickly to reduce overpaid tax on DC pension withdrawals – but key issues remain unresolved.

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The impact of the US trade war

The US's sweeping new tariffs have shaken global markets. Explore the economic impact, investor risks, and what could come next in our latest analysis.

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Outlook for the bulk purchase annuity market in 2025

Key trends shaping the bulk purchase annuity market in 2025, including regulatory changes, longevity insights, and the evolving role of funded reinsurance.

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University pension disclosures: costs and funding trends

Our survey on UK universities' pension liability assumptions is here. This blog highlights key insights from the full report.

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What benefits truly matter to your people?

Crafting a benefits offering that resonates with your people requires careful planning and execution - are your efforts paying off?

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ICS vs Solvency II: Comparing risk corrections for illiquid liabilities

Explore how the new International Capital Standard risk correction for illiquid liabilities compares to Solvency II’s Fundamental Spread.

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Devolution and LGR: governance implications for the LGPS

2025 brings key changes for the LGPS. Following on from our previous blog on LGR and valuations, we explore the implications for affected funds.

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2025 and beyond: The impact of LGR on LGPS valuations

With LGR and devolution reshaping LGPS, how should funds approach the 2025 valuations? We explore the impact on funding, contribution setting, and governance.

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Losing weights: planned changes to the CMI Model

The CMI is proposing updates to its Mortality Projections Model. Jon Palin shares his view on how, overall this is a positive step for mortality modelling.

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What does Solvency UK mean for General Insurance Internal Models?

The UK is reshaping its insurance regulations post-Brexit with Solvency UK. Discover what this means for insurers and market competitiveness.