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    Risk Evolves acquisition expands BW’s risk expertise

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    Risk Transfer team spotlighted at the InsuranceERM Awards

    We earned the 'Pension risk transfer innovation of the year' award for our advisory role in the first ever capital-backed superfund transaction.

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    Governance and Secretariat team strengthened by key appointment

    Inderpreet Kaur Bedi brings her impressive eleven-year track record in global governance to BW.

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    Innovation and growth championed at the PMI Pinnacle Awards 2023

    Celebrating the people and new ideas that contribute to making a real impact in the pensions world.

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    BW reports record-breaking organic growth

    We announce the release of our Annual Report and Accounts for 2022/23, achieving record-breaking organic growth in what was a remarkable year.

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    Creating a talent pipeline with Girls Are Investors (GAIN)

    We are partnering with GAIN to provide opportunities for entry-level female and non-binary candidates.

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    Largest ever cohort of apprentices and graduates join BW

    We welcome 25 apprentices and 43 graduates to teams across the UK.

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    New SIPP Finance Director fuels business growth

    With 35 years experience in the financial services, Neil Howitt joins us as Head of SIPP Finance.

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    Public Sector team goes from strength to strength

    A new Senior Consulting Actuary and several internal promotions have seen our team take a big step forward.

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    BW advised Chubb Trustees to insure £1bn of liabilities with Standard Life

    BW acted as lead actuarial and investment advisors on Standard Life's £1 billion buy-in transaction with Chubb Pension Plan and Chubb Security Pension Fund.

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    TPR's Annual Funding Statement 2023

    Key messages for trustees of DB pension schemes from The Pensions Regulator's 2023 Annual Funding Statement which was issued on Thursday 27 April.

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