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Broadstone advises in Aviva’s buyin for DAC Beachcroft

Transaction secures the benefits of all 40 Scheme members and was completed using Aviva’s Clarity service. Preparation and transaction concluded in less than six months following the Broadstone SM&RT Insure process.

Industry calls for action on UK Pensions Review

Following the UK government’s revival of the landmark Pensions Commission, the pensions industry has called for action and urgency as to not worsen the current pension crisis.

Over half DB schemes view regulation as biggest risk to endgame strategy

More than half (51.6 per cent) of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes view regulation as the greatest risk to their endgame strategy, according to research from Hymans Robertson.

LCP’s David Fairs and Bob Scott shortlisted in PMI Pinnacle Awards Lifetime Achievement category

Bob Scott is LCP’s Senior Partner and has over 40 years of experience in the industry. He regularly acts as an expert in litigation involving pensions and related actuarial and statistical matters and was previously the Chairman of the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).

Willis launches dedicated Residential Real Estate Team, to strengthen its Real Estate division

Willis, a WTW business, has announced the launch of a dedicated Residential Real Estate Team, expanding the capabilities of its well-established Real Estate division.