In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Kirsty Moffat, DC Investment Consultant, presents our latest DC quarterly round-up. In this instalment, Kirsty looks at our DC outlook for 2022, how we can look ahead to retirement - and also the latest news from the pensions provider market.
In Episode 53 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the latest episode in our mini-series on DC Master Trust providers. In this episode, Victoria is joined by Nigel Aston from SEI to discuss member engagement; why we should aim for a sense of ownership amongst members, why pension education doesn't work and how we should, instead, put pension members in touch with all of their money.
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host Ben Farmer presents the first instalment of 2022 in our Investment series, which looks at the key investment themes for the year ahead. Ben is joined by Elaine Torry, Partner and Co-Head of Trustee DB Investment at Hymans Robertson. During the episode we recap on the themes and considerations for pension schemes in 2021 and then take a look at what we anticipate the themes will be for 2022. You can find links to the content referenced in this ep...
In the latest episode of Hymans Robertson On...we are back for the second episode in our 'Understanding longevity' series, where we talk about all things longevity. Our host Megan Hart is joined by Joseph Lu, Director of Longevity Science at Legal & General, to talk about Covid-19. We discuss how the recent pandemic could impact future life expectancy and what the actuarial community should be doing in response to this.
In Episode 50 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Kathryn Fleming, Partner, is joined by Mark Ormston from Retirement Line, to shine a spotlight on annuities and their role in retirement. What is an annuity? What does an annuity offer? What is an enhanced annuity? And, what is the most common annuity misconception? Listen now to find out more!
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Kirsty Moffat speaks to Professional Pensions Women in Pensions award winners, Rona Train (Lifetime Achievement), Kirstan Ferris (Most Inspiring Returner) and Laura Adrikopoulous (Role Model of the Year). During the episode we will be diving into the winner’s challenges and achievements that have led them to this moment in their career.
In Episode 48 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the latest episode in our mini-series on DC Master Trust providers. In this episode, Victoria is joined by Lily Morris and Sharon Bellingham to discuss the latest developments from Scottish Widows, including how they develop ideas for their pipeline and a preview of what's to come.
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On...we bring you the first episode of our two-part series exploring stewardship from a Fiduciary Manager’s perspective. Samora Stephenson, Senior Investment Consultant here at Hymans Robertson is joined by two Fiduciary Managers, Ajeet Manjrekar, co-Head of Solutions at River and Mercantile Solutions and Inge West, Senior Sustainable Investment Specialist at Mercer Investment Solutions to discuss this topic. We look at how these fiduciary managers determine e...
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host Ben Farmer presents the latest instalment in our Investment series, this time on the UK property market. Ben welcomes Linda McAleer, who leads Property research at Hymans Robertson, and Hannah Marshall, CIO of UK Direct Real Estate at CBRE Investment Management. During the episode we recap what’s been a rollercoaster couple of years in property, and look at key trends and an insight into what the future might hold, with a focus on responsible in...
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Robert Bilton is joined by colleague Catherine McFadyen, Head of Public Sector consulting. In this series we’ve explored some of the big questions that will be asked over the coming months. For this final episode, we’ll explore “is my 100% funded the same as my neighbour’s 100% funded?
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents our latest DC quarterly round-up. In this instalment, Victoria looks at the latest updates on responsible investment, PPI’s 2021 DC Future Book – including the 3 questions you should consider when looking at illiquids for your scheme - and also the latest news from the pensions provider market.
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host Ben Farmer presents the latest instalment in our Investment series, this time on sustainability and the growth of green bonds . Ben welcomes Emma Cohen and Tongai Kunorubwe from GSAM's fixed income ESG Research and Integration team, along with Penny Cochrane, Investment Research Senior Consultant from Hymans Robertson. With COP26 taking place this month, during the episode we focus on sustainable investment and in particular the growth of Respon...
In episode 42 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the latest episode in our mini-series on DC master trust providers. In this episode, Victoria is joined by Baroness Ros Altmann on why employees aren't engaging with their pensions, what employers and pension providers should be doing to improve things, and the latest developments from Cushon.
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host Ben Farmer presents the latest instalment in our Investment series on stewardship and the significance of supply chains. Ben welcomes Martin Buttle, Head of Good Work at ShareAction, and Caoimhe Bain, Responsible Investment Specialist at Hymans Robertson. During the episode we discuss the importance of stewardship among asset owners and managers, a case study on supply chains highlighting the potential impact of poor ESG practices, and draw out ...
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… Mike Ambery, Partner in our DC Team is joined by Shabna Islam, Head of DC Provider Relations to discuss the misconceptions we hear about when it comes to moving to a DC Master Trust arrangement. You can find the show notes for this episode at hymans.co.uk/hymans-robertson-on.
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Ben Farmer, Senior Investment Consultant, presents the fourth in a mini-series on Investment - Are value equities still “good value”? Ben welcomes Andy Headley, Head of Global Investments at Veritas Asset Management, and Oriana Mezini, Head of Global Equity Research at Hymans Robertson. During the episode we discuss the age-old debate of whether value or growth stocks may be more likely to outperform over the long-term, and what the future might h...
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents our latest DC quarterly round-up. In this instalment, Victoria looks at the latest consultations that have been put forward by various bodies, DWP’s response to previously launched consultations and also the latest news from the pensions provider market.
In episode 37 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Ben Farmer, Senior Investment Consultant, presents the third in a mini-series on Investment - Mid-year market review and inflation inspection. Ben welcomes John Roe, Head of Multi-Asset Funds at LGIM, and Chris Arcari, Head of Capital Markets Research at Hymans Robertson. During the episode we discuss market events from the first half of 2021 and the outlook for inflation. What might you expect to see in markets over the next 6-12 months, and what a...
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Robert Bilton is joined by colleague Philip Pearson for the second in our mini-series of LGPS podcasts ahead of the 2022 valuations. Our first podcast focused on whether funds will be 100% funded at 2022, with the key takeaway being that the LGPS finds itself in a very strong and enviable funding position today. This naturally leads us on to our next topic - will my fund remain 100% funded?
In the latest episode of Hymans Robertson On...we launch the first episode of our 'Understanding longevity' series, where we talk about all things longevity. Our longevity consultants Andy Muddle and Megan Hart are joined by David Sinclair, Director at the International Longevity Centre (ILC), the UK's specialist think tank on the impact of longevity on society. In this episode they discuss the importance of life expectancy and how it affects society.
In the latest episode of Hymans Robertson On... we kick off our mini-series of podcasts ahead of the 2022 LGPS valuation in England and Wales. In our first episode, Robert Bilton is joined by Catherine McFadyen and Peter MacRae to answer the key question everyone wants answered - will the LGPS be 100% funded at the 2022 valuation?
In episode 33 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the next episode in a mini-series on DC master trust providers. Victoria is joined by William from the Aon master trust, to discuss the changes they're making to their default and how they're incorporating responsible investment into their offering.
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Richard Allen welcomes Dianne Day, Professional Independent Trustee at Independent Trustee Services, and Andrew Dunlop, Head of Engagement at Nestle UK Pensions to discuss how we might begin tackling the advice gap, with a particular focus on pensions.
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host, Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the second podcast in our DC Master Trust insights series. Victoria is joined by DC colleagues, Darren Baillie and Kinna Patel, to discuss the latest insights, what impact this has had on member outcomes and what changes we’ve seen from providers as a result of the pandemic.
In episode 30 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Ben Farmer, Senior Investment Consultant, presents the second in a mini-series on Investment - The Dragon Awakens - Opportunities in Chinese Equities. Ben welcomes Nick Price, Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio Manager at Fidelity International, and Asad Rashid, Investment Research Consultant at Hymans Robertson. During the episode we cover the growing influence of chinese stocks in global equity markets, opportunities and risks they impose, implicat...
In the latest episode of Hymans Robertson On... our host Rona Train is joined by Callum Stewart to discuss why employers should be considering aligning their pension schemes with their companies' CSR policies.
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Greer Flanagan presents the third and final episode in a mini-series of conversations focused on encouraging pension saving. Greer welcomes three scheme members, Ying, Alison and Billy, who are all at different stages in the retirement journey, to talk about what could encourage/have encouraged them to engage with, and save more into their pension. For other podcasts in the series visit hymans.co.uk/insights/podcasts
In episode 27 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the latest instalment in a series of quarterly episodes on what’s happening in DC. In this episode, Victoria discusses the latest on the new Single Code of Practice, shares a Responsible Investment Update and the latest news from the pensions provider market.
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Greer Flanagan presents the first in a mini-series on building better financial security by focusing on encouraging pension saving. Greer welcomes Jez Groom, Founder and CEO of Cowry Consulting, to discuss how we can use the magic of behavioral science to engage members and encourage them to save more for retirement. For other podcasts in the series visit hymans.co.uk/insights/podcasts
In episode 25 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Ben Farmer, Senior Investment Consultant, presents the first in a mini-series on Investment - Key investment themes for 2021. Ben welcomes Ross Fleming, Investment Partner at Hymans Robertson, and they provide a market update including equity exposures, TCFD requirements, and the death of LIBOR.
