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Trustees and Defined Contribution pensions scheme managers have a duty to help deliver the best outcomes for members. So this year we focused our Defined Contribution survey on their concerns, their obstacles, and how they can best approach the future.
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Episode 56 – Aon Retirement Podcast – May 2024
May 2024 – Responsible Investment Trends for Asset Owners
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney.
This month Jennifer and John are joined by Eilidh Wagstaff from the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Craig Campbell from Aon’s Responsible Investment Team to discuss the key developments of Responsible Investment and the practices asset owners can adopt to be ahead of peers.
Further information:
Read HMRC’s April Newsletter: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pensions-schemes-newsletter-158-april-2024/newsletter-158-april-2024
Read the Pensions Regulator’s latest review of climate-related disclosures: https://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/en/media-hub/press-releases/2024-press-releases/review-shows-how-pension-trustees-are-addressing-climate-risks-and-opportunities
Read the PRI’s ‘Global responsible investment trends: Inside PRI reporting data’ as mentioned in the interview: https://www.unpri.org/investment-tools/global-responsible-investment-trends-inside-pri-reporting-data/12222.article#storytext-end
Read the DWP’s quick start guide for pension trustees regarding the Taskforce on Social Factors as mentioned in the interview: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/considering-social-factors-in-pension-scheme-investments-a-guide-from-the-taskforce-on-social-factors/quick-start-guide-for-pension-trustees
Read the FCA’s scenario analysis guide for asset managers: https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/corporate/cfrf-guide-2023-scenario-analysis-guide-asset-managers.pdf
Watch the PRI’s ‘A legal framework for impact’: https://www.unpri.org/policy/a-legal-framework-for-impact/4519.article
Listen to Aon’s New Investment Insights Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/investment-insights-podcast/episode-1
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Desert Island Risks - ESG
How much progress have schemes made with implementing ESG factors within their investments over the last two years? Jennifer Michel talks to Jennifer O’Neill, Partner at Aon, to find out the key insights from Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey and understand how schemes can best face ESG risks within their investment strategies.
The data and analytics from our recent survey are now available https://www.aon.com/gprs2023
We would be happy to talk to you about the findings, and to put them into context for your own pension scheme. We can also help you to understand where you need to take action to ensure your scheme achieves its target. If you would be interested in receiving a benchmarking report for your scheme, contact your Aon consultant or email us at talktous@aon.com. -
Episode 55 – Aon Retirement Podcast – April 2024
April 2024 – Professional Trusteeship
In this podcast, you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney.
This month Jennifer and John are joined by Natalie Winterfrost from Law Debenture and Colin Richardson of Zedra to discuss the advantages and challenges of professional trusteeship, including sole trusteeship, as well as the future of this space.
Further information:
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Desert Island Risks - GMP Equalisation
How much progress have schemes made with GMP equalisation projects over the last two years? John Harney talks to Lauren Ramsey, Associate Partner at Aon, to find out the key insights from Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey and understand how schemes can best navigate the challenges that can arise when completing GMP equalisation.
The data and analytics from our recent survey are now available here. We would be happy to talk to you about the findings, and to put them into context for your own pension scheme. We can also help you to understand where you need to take action to ensure your scheme achieves its target. If you would be interested in receiving a benchmarking report for your scheme, contact your Aon consultant or email us at talktous@aon.com. -
Episode 54 – Aon Retirement Podcast – March 2024
March 2024 – The Revised PLSA Retirement Living Standards
In this podcast, you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney.
This month Jennifer and John are joined by Chloe Ludden to discuss the recent increase in the PLSA Retirement Living Standards and examples of what schemes are doing to help members with retirement adequacy.
Further information:
Read the PLSA Retirement Living Standards: [https://www.retirementlivingstandards.org.uk/]
Read the Pensions Policy Institute’s Paper: The Underpensioned: Defining the Gender Pension Gap: [https://www.pensionspolicyinstitute.org.uk/media/ysgmnwtl/20240207-underpensioned-defining-the-gender-pension-gap-final.pdf]
Watch Aon’s General Code Webinar Replay: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-benefit-pensions/webinar-replay-general-code-risk-management]
Register for Aon’s 2024 Pension Conference: [https://contact.aon.com/2024PensionConferenceSeriesRegs]
Agenda for Aon’s 2024 Pension Conference: [https://img.response.aonunited.com/Web/AonUnited/%7B7a2049e8-1da1-49c8-a46b-7b0b28c8bb1d%7D_Pension_Conference_Agenda_2024_Final.pdf]
Read the insights from Aon’s latest DC Pulse survey: https://img.response.aonunited.com/Web/AonUnited/%7Bc2c501ee-5eea-4c26-992d-9a4aa5050541%7D_DC_Today_Issue_3.pdf
Learn more about Aon’s DC Today surveys: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/dc-today]
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Desert Island Risks - Member Options and Support
Member Options and Support
What are the latest trends in member options and member support? John Harney talks to Polly Cripps, Associate Partner at Aon, to find out the key insights from Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey and understand practical steps trustees and sponsors of pension schemes can take to enhance the experience and outcomes for their members.
The data and analytics from our recent survey are now available here - https://www.aon.com/gprs2023
We would be happy to talk to you about the findings, and to put them into context for your own pension scheme. We can also help you to understand where you need to take action to ensure your scheme achieves its target. If you would be interested in receiving a benchmarking report for your scheme, contact your Aon consultant or email us at talktous@aon.com.