John Southall

Head of Solutions Research

John Southall
John works on financial modelling, investment strategy development and thought leadership. He also gets involved in bespoke strategy work. John used to work as a pensions consultant before joining LGIM in 2011. He has a PhD in dynamical systems and is a qualified actuary.

Other articles by John Southall

Backfilling to boost headroom – worth the (curve) risk?
John Southall
Investment strategy

Backfilling to boost headroom – worth the (curve) risk?

Investing in longer-dated bonds can boost the headroom schemes have on their LDI portfolios. But ...
By John Southall
23 Mar 2023
3 min read
2022: A surprisingly good year for DC investors?
Investment strategy

2022: A surprisingly good year for DC investors?

Last year was a rocky ride for most asset classes, but our research indicates there could be ligh...
By John SouthallDetian Chen
02 Mar 2023
4 min read
Credit where it’s due: explicit and implicit hedging for buyout
John Southall
Investment strategy

Credit where it’s due: explicit and implicit hedging for buyout

In our latest DB pensions blog, we explore how well-funded schemes might look to reduce risk...
By John Southall
27 Feb 2023
4 min read
The endgame is nigh: time to pay more attention to credit?
John Southall
Investment strategy

The endgame is nigh: time to pay more attention to credit?

In the first instalment of a new series on pension scheme risks, we examine the credit sensitivit...
By John Southall
30 Jan 2023
5 min read
DC glidepaths: a random dog walk down Wall Street
John Southall
Investment strategy

DC glidepaths: a random dog walk down Wall Street

Is human capital bond-like or equity-like? We examine the research and consider how it could info...
By John Southall
14 Nov 2022
4 min read
The end (game) is nigh: UK DB health at an all-time high
Investment strategy

The end (game) is nigh: UK DB health at an all-time high

Our latest research reveals that UK defined benefit (DB) schemes are at their healthiest-ever...
By John SouthallYikai Shen
07 Sep 2022
2 min read
Out of the labyrinth: Managing limited-price indexation cashflows
John Southall
Investment strategy

Out of the labyrinth: Managing limited-price indexation cashflows

Limited-price indexation pension increases are challenging to hedge perfectly but they may be...
By John Southall
23 Aug 2022
3 min read
When buy-in opportunities knock
John Southall
Investment strategy

When buy-in opportunities knock

How planning ahead and target-setting may help schemes access more favourable de-risking scenario...
By John Southall
13 Jul 2022
5 min read
Triggers for buy-in – playing the 'waiting game'
John Southall
Investment strategy

Triggers for buy-in – playing the 'waiting game'

Why buy-in ahead of full funding may make sense when the time is right.
By John Southall
24 May 2022
5 min read

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