As much of the business world seeks to bounce back from the COVID pandemic, new macroeconomic challenges are presenting themselves that may make refinancing more challenging for sponsoring employers. In his latest blog, David Fairs considers the risks of refinancing to the employer covenant and the actions trustees and sponsoring employers should take to ensure member benefits are protected.
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Automatic enrolment has led to an explosion in the number of people saving into a workplace pension.
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As we steadily emerge from a tumultuous 18 months caused by the pandemic, we are now taking stock of our new normal and the challenges ahead.
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While COVID-19 continues to have a huge impact on the way we live, socialise, shop, work and of course the way we run our businesses – it remains vital that we do not lose sight of the longer term.
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COVID-19 continues to challenge the pension industry. Charles Counsell, The Pensions Regulator’s Chief Executive, explains what defined benefit trustees can expect from the regulator and how to prepare as the economic impact of the coronavirus continues to hit schemes and sponsoring employers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how pivotal good administration is to ensuring benefits get paid in a crisis. Continue reading
David Fairs, Executive Director of Regulatory Policy, Analysis and Advice, takes a closer look at some of our key COVID-19 updates. Continue reading
We’re all getting used to reduced freedom in the fight against COVID-19.
In my last blog, I said the world had changed with a move away from defined benefit (DB) pensions.
