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🔁In case you missed it... André Ranchin summarised the key discussions that took place at COP16, covering the disagreements on implementing targets for halting nature loss and the progress made in areas like genetic nature data, national biodiversity targets, and indigenous community roles. With increasing private sector involvement, it’s clear that integrating nature into investment strategies is becoming crucial. Read more from André here 🔗: https://okt.to/D6OqCE Chris O'Bryen, CFA, discussed that despite its criticisms, progress was made at COP29. With a $300bn annual commitment to support developing nations on climate issues, new carbon market rules and the UK’s ambitious emissions targets, underscoring the need for more investment in renewable energy. Read more from Chris here 🔗: https://okt.to/0nu7Ls

We're excited to announce that Lizzie Stone from TLT will be joining us in January for the next webinar in our Excellence in Endgames series. In this webinar, Calum Cooper, Joanne Gyte, Elizabeth Healy and Lizzie Stone will discuss the importance of knowing how to effectively engage with your administrator on your data journey. Be sure to save your seat by registering using the link below! 👉 https://okt.to/ScrJqT #Webinars #Endgame #Pensions #DataStrategy

Season’s greetings from everyone at Hymans Robertson! Wishing all our clients, colleagues, family, and friends the very best for 2024.

Exciting updates in our December newsletter! Our CDC publication explores what’s needed to create a thriving CDC market, while our latest Understanding Longevity podcast discusses the International Longevity Centre’s healthy ageing and prevention index. We're proud to announce we've joined the Better Business Act coalition as part of our ongoing commitment to responsible business practices. Read now for these insights and more. #Pensions #CDC #Longevity #ResponsibleBusiness

Did you miss our corporate sole trustee landscape report? In this article, Shani McKenzie shares key highlights on how the corporate sole trustee landscape has evolved. Key findings at a glance: 👉 Professional trustees are estimated to represent just under half of approximately 5,000 DB pension schemes. 👉 Of the schemes appointing professional trustees, around 40% of those appointments are as sole trustees. 👉 This year marked the slowest growth in professional corporate sole trustee appointments since 2017. 👉 There were six new professional corporate sole trustee appointments to £1bn+ schemes in the last year. You can read the full publication here: https://okt.to/jDdhu5 #DB #Trustee #Pensions

Our firm thrives thanks to the dedication and talent of our 1,300+ people. For over a decade, we’ve been committed to making every role here “the best job you’ll ever have” by offering exceptional people policies, extensive learning opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. Our aim is to spark curiosity, enrich careers, and accelerate success—helping individuals and the business achieve their full potential. This year, our Learning & Development team worked with our pensions business units to explore what truly exceptional client service looks and feels like. Discover the milestones they’ve achieved, along with our recent engagement and employee net promoter scores. You can read more in our 2024 Impact Report: https://okt.to/mwIO0C #People

The Government's current Pensions Investment Review has an aim of increasing the level of pension scheme investment into the UK. While much of the discussion has centred around funding large-scale infrastructure projects, the government has specifically focused on encouraging more 'local' investment. In this briefing note, Iain Campbell, Simon Jones and Elaine Torry share: 👉The current approach to local investment in the LGPS. 👉The Government's proposals in the 'fit for future' consultation. 👉Our views for how this will best work, including our initial responses raised in the consultation. Download here 🔗: https://okt.to/OWs7wl #LGPS

With the end of the year in sight, we’ve been reflecting on the #Pensions landscape and considering what might be next. In this publication, Calum Cooper discusses the changes in government, endgames, superfunds, CDC and more. 2024 was a busy year for pensions! 👇 Swipe below to read the highlights, key takeaways, and our top three pensions wishes for 2025! Read the full publication here: https://okt.to/SWwrzC #DefinedBenefit #Superfunds #2024wrapped

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝗗𝗖 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? 🔮 The DC landscape is on the edge of an exciting transformation, driven by changing regulations, shifting investment strategies, and growing employer responsibility. In our publication, we explore the key trends that will shape the year ahead, with a renewed focus on value, adequacy, and innovation. Click here to find out more: https://okt.to/N6m9uG Paul Waters Hannah English Rona Train Alison Leslie Shabna Islam

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵: 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 The Prudential Regulation Authority has finalised its solvent exit policy for insurers, which will take effect on 30 June 2026. Our latest Newsflash provides an overview of the policy, highlights the key updates, and outlines what insurers should be considering now to prepare effectively ahead of the implementation. 🔗 Read the full Newsflash here: https://okt.to/7oCN2S #financialservices #PRA #Insurers