Press Releases

Laura Andrikopoulos Head of Governance at Hymans Robertson reacts to the FCA’s policy statement on the remit of IGCs:

Launching the annual Master Trust Default Report, Michael Ambery, Head of Provider Relations at Hymans Robertson explains how the market is evolving and the investment trends for the last 12 months.

Hymans Robertson has led the advice on a £800m longevity swap transaction with Zurich for a FTSE100 sponsored pension scheme.

Over a third (34%) of DB pension Trustees have taken steps to facilitate reputable financial advice for their members as they approach retirement, according to research by Hymans Robertson in the second instalment of its Evolution of Member Options report series

Actual spending by FTSE 350 firms on Defined Benefit (DB) pensions has fallen from £19bn to £15bn* according to analysis in Hymans Robertson’s 2019 FTSE 350 DB Pensions Report. 

Hymans Robertson, the leading pensions and financial services consultancy, has appointed Victoria Panormo to be Senior DC Investment Consultant.

The Aegon UK Staff Retirement and Death Benefit Scheme (the “Scheme”) has completed a £144 million buy-in with Phoenix. Hymans Robertson acted as lead adviser to the Scheme.

The Scottish Hydro-Electric Pension Scheme (“SHEPS”) has completed a transaction to convert its longevity insurance into a buy-in contract with Pension Insurance Corporation plc (“PIC”).

Michael Ambery, Head of DC Provider Relations at Hymans Robertson explains why those responsible for corporate pensions should move now.

70% of Trustees have reviewed their scheme’s Long Term Objective in the last 12 months. Elaine Torry, explains this shift in trustee behaviours.

The Aviva Staff Pension Scheme has completed a £1.7 billion buy-in with Aviva Life & Pensions UK Ltd covering the Scheme’s liabilities in respect of c.5,800 members. Hymans Robertson acted as lead adviser to the Scheme.

Michael Ambery welcomes the PLSA's Retirement Living Standards and explains why Hymans Robertson has adopted them.