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

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    Redefining retirement: investing for to:morrow

    Evidence shows that retirement expectations and realities aren’t aligning across the UK - here's our solution.

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    The value of running on your DB pension scheme

    Chris Pritchard explores how DB schemes can utilise the economic value that has been built up in their schemes to benefit existing stakeholders.

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    General Code of Practice: LGPS implications

    Senior Pensions Consultant Gavin Paul details how we can help prepare you for General Code compliance.

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    Survey of universities’ disclosures 2023: accounting for pension costs

    Explore the results of our thirteenth survey, analysing the assumptions adopted by UK universities for determining the value of their pension liabilities for accoun…

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    Catalyst DC pensions: Q1 2024

    Providing the latest DC pension updates to accelerate your reactions.

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    LGPS Valuations 2025 - Looking back and moving forward

    Matthew Paton recaps the journey the LGPS has been on during the current valuation cycle, before detailing the road ahead.

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    Current issues in pensions financial reporting Q4 2023

    This note for Q4 2023 delves into current issues for company directors when setting assumptions, and for auditors assessing their appropriateness.

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    Megatrends: building a sustainable investment portfolio​

    Chris Pritchard explores long-term trends seen in technology, demographics and planetary boundaries, and spotlights how your portfolio can benefit from them.

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    Pension scheme climate reporting: meeting your requirements

    Clare Keeffe explores the TCFD framework, trustee requirements around climate change, and how we can help you to meet your governance and reporting duties.

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    Transfer value experience – Q4 2023

    Get an in-depth analysis of defined benefit (DB) cash equivalent transfer values (CETVs) over the twelve months to 31 December 2023.

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    Recent developments in longevity

    This briefing covers the latest developments in longevity with key takeaways for pension scheme trustees and stakeholders.

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