Chris Binns APMI IMC
Chris provides a full range of investment advice to trustee boards and sponsoring companies of DB and DC pension schemes. He also has experience of advising charitable trusts and endowments on their investment strategies. Chris prides himself on his ability to communicate often complex concepts in a no-nonsense style.
Chris is experienced in a wide variety of investment-related matters including asset allocation, manager research and selection, implementation, setting and monitoring of de-risking triggers.
His extensive experience, clear advice and pragmatic approach have helped him to become a trusted consultant to a wide range of DB and DC pension schemes ranging in size from £2 million to £2 billion+.
Significant experience:
- designing bespoke investment strategies for clients with a wide range of funding positions and covenant strengths
- implementation of efficient portfolios designed to maximise return whilst reducing risk
- design and implementation of a range of market and funding level de-risking trigger programmes
- investment manager research focussed on real estate and alternative real assets
- advising employers of the investment aspects of their pension arrangements
Career
Chris graduated from the University of Hull in 2001 with a degree in International Management and is an Associate of the Pensions Management Institute.
He has over 14 years’ experience in the pensions industry and also holds the Investment Management Certificate.
Chris joined Barnett Waddingham in July 2016, having previously worked for two renowned benefit consultancies.
Memberships
- Associate of the Pensions Management Institute
Interests
Outside of work, Chris' life revolves around his family. With two energetic young boys, any free time he has generally involves the appreciation of good food and good wine, although if he has the energy, Chris also enjoys photography and hill walking.