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Defined Benefit (DB)

Investment strategy

What is the miracle cure for DB?

If defined benefit (DB) pension schemes want to improve their health, they should focus on tried and tested methods rather than hoping for magic.
By Mark Vickery

Investment strategy

Should DB schemes buy in to the case for buy-ins?

Buy-ins can be a useful tool for schemes as they de-risk into their endgames, but only under certain conditions.;
By John Southall

Investment strategy

Managing risk in turbulent times

2018 will probably be remembered as the year volatility returned to the market. As highlighted in our CIO's investment outlook, there are a number of tail risks on the horizon that could cause this to continue. While there is no panacea for market volatility, these four simple steps can help reduce the impact.;
By Jonathan Joiner

ESG and long-term themes

Will climate change get trustees hot under the collar?

Following June's post on the similarities between Love Island and defined benefit (DB) scheme consolidation, my topic today is also smouldering, but sadly for very different reasons.;
By Mark Johnson

Investment strategy

What do Love Island and DB pensions have in common?

Defined benefit schemes and ITV2’s Love Island may be more similar than you think. But are the DWP’s consolidation plans a match made in heaven?;
By Mark Johnson

Fixed income

The linker tail

The UK inflation-linked government bond ('linker') market is dominated by vast UK defined benefit pension schemes. Derisking by schemes tends to increase demand for linkers as equity prices rise, pushing up their prices. For multi-asset investors seeking diversification, that could make them less attractive to buy.;
By John Roe

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