Aon Pensions Podcast

Episode 2: Bulk annuities – market update and assessing whether annuities are right for you

In this second episode of our five-part podcast series exploring the risk settlement options available to UK pension schemes, Aon’s risk settlement specialist Steve Purves and Chris Martin of Independent Trustee Services consider bulk annuities as a risk settlement option. What are the latest developments in the market and how can you assess whether annuities are right for you? Chris provides valuable trustee insights following the bulk annuity deals completed on his schemes in 2020. Listen in to find out more.

For more information visit: https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/pensions-stability/risk-settlement/default.jsp

To enquire about your own scheme circumstances then email us at [email protected]

Aon’s Investment Podcast: What Damage is the Coronavirus Doing to the UK and Global Economies?

In this short podcast, Tapan Data, head of global asset allocation for Aon considers the economic impact of the pandemic and asks if the reaction by governments and the authorities has been appropriate to the scale of the economic problem

UK Risk Settlement 2020: Sizing up your options

Chapter 1: Longevity swaps – market update and assessing whether they are right for you

In this first episode of our five-part podcast series exploring the risk settlement options available to UK pension schemes, Aon’s risk settlement specialist Martin Bird and Huw Evans of BESTrustees consider longevity swaps as a risk settlement option. What are the latest developments in the market and how can you assess whether longevity swaps are right for you? Listen in to find out more.

For more information visit: https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/pensions-stability/risk-settlement/default.jsp

To enquire about your own scheme circumstances then email us at [email protected]

May 2020 – Focusing on LDI portfolios in volatile markets

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Aon’s Dilesh Shah and Lara Kennard to discuss the impact of recent market movements on schemes’ LDI portfolios, including some case studies and lessons learned for the future.

Further information: COVID-19 response site [https://aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/COVID-19.jsp]

UK Defined Contribution Survey 2020: How do you measure up?

Chapter 5: Calibrate your comms – we need to talk about pensions and financial wellbeing

In the final chapter of Aon’s 2020 DC Pension Survey podcast series, John Foster talks to financial wellbeing and communication experts Karina Klimaszewski and Andy Partridge about how DC schemes communicate with members and whether this is being incorporated into wider financial wellbeing approaches. What are the right measures of success for improved engagement? Listen in to find out more.

For more information and to get your copy of the survey visit: https://aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/defined-contribution-pension-survey-2020.aspx

To enquire about receiving your own benchmarking report then email us at [email protected].

UK Defined Contribution Survey 2020: How do you measure up?

Chapter 4: Made to measure – DC Investments and charges

Aon’s DC and investment specialists John Foster, Chris Inman and Joanna Sharples discuss DC investments and the trend towards bespoke designs in this episode of the Aon’s 2020 DC Pension Survey podcast series. Are investment charges falling under the drive for greater transparency? How are schemes adapting to the ever-changing investment landscape? Listen in to find out more.

For more information and to get your copy of the survey visit: https://aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/defined-contribution-pension-survey-2020.aspx

To enquire about receiving your own benchmarking report then email us at [email protected].

April 2020 – Focusing on the practical implications of COVID-19

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Aon’s Sue Austen and Vanessa Jaeger to discuss some of the challenges presented by the coronavirus outbreak for those involved in running pension schemes.

Further information: COVID-19 response site [https://aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/COVID-19.jsp]

Equipping your trustee board with the skills they need

Here, Aon’s Sarah Butlin and Stephen Davidson talk through the Pensions Regulator’s requirements for trustee boards. What do boards need in terms of skills, knowledge, diversity and professionalism? What role does contingency planning play in creating and maintaining an effective trustee board?

UK Defined Contribution Survey 2020: How do you measure up?

Chapter 3: Fit for the future – what are the desired outcomes?

Aon’s DC specialists John Foster and Steve Leigh explore whether pension outcomes are being taken into consideration when setting contribution rates in this third episode of Aon’s 2020 DC Pension Survey podcast series. What solutions are used at retirement to help members drawdown their DC pension? Listen in to find out more.

For more information and to get your copy of the survey visit: https://aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/defined-contribution-pension-survey-2020.aspx

UK Defined Contribution Survey 2020: How do you measure up?

Chapter 2: Weigh up your options – could delegation help?

Aon’s DC specialists John Foster and Tony Pugh consider governance and DC structures in the second episode of Aon’s 2020 DC Pension Survey podcast series. Can schemes benefit from delegating in some areas to free up time to focus on those where they can add more value? Listen in to find out more.

For more information and to get your copy of the survey visit: https://aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/defined-contribution-pension-survey-2020.aspx

To enquire about receiving your own benchmarking report then email us at [email protected].