06 July 2010
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05 July 2010
Arrival of the first Contribution Notice
Richard Jones and Lorant Porkolab share their views on the first contribution notice.23 June 2010
Punter Southall comments on pensions tax relief for high earners
Punter Southall comments on pensions tax relief for high earners.23 June 2010
Punter Southall comments on public sector pensions savings
Punter Southall comments on Public Sector Pensions Savings.22 June 2010
PS comments on what could be a sigh of relief for many high earners and the pensions industry
Jane Beverley comments on today's high earners announcement by The Chancellor of the Exchequer.18 June 2010
Punter Southall comments on WS Atkins pension fund
Lorant Porkolab comments on the impact of the pension funding position on the corporate balance sheet.16 June 2010
The Pensions Regulator consultation on monitoring employer support
Lorant Porkolab comments on the Pensions Regulator’s statements and publication of the consultation document.11 June 2010
Punter Southall comments on Pensions Regulator's statement on employer covenant
Lorant Porkolab comments on yesterday's statement by the Pensions Regulator.26 May 2010
Punter Southall: High earners: Five key tax changes
Punter Southall is pleased to announce the release of its new series of briefing notes on taxation for high earners, entitled 'High Earners Survival Guide.'17 May 2010
Punter Southall Pensions Briefing Note: Equalisation twenty years on
Punter Southall is pleased to announce the release of its latest pensions briefing note, 'Equalisation twenty years on'.12 May 2010
Punter Southall says the risk of sponsor insolvency remains a reality
Lorant Porkolab comments on the Insolvency Services statistics and what it means for pension fund trustees.30 April 2010
Punter Southall says IASB's proposed changes to IAS 19 may cause a multi-billion balance sheet hole
Danny Vassiliades comments on yesterday's publication of the IASB's (International Accounting Standards Board) proposed amendments to IAS 19 Employee Benefits.26 April 2010
Punter Southall warns High Earners that current tax changes could be 'small change'
Punter Southall warns High Earners that current tax changes could be 'small change' compared to the impact of changes due in 201123 April 2010
Punter Southall says Aviva DB scheme closure is 'unsurprising'
Danny Vassiliades comments on today's announcement that Aviva is closing its final salary pension scheme to existing members.21 April 2010
Punter Southall: Budget Focus Pensions Bulletin
Punter Southall is pleased to announce the release of its April Pensions Bulletin, focusing on the recent Budget.09 April 2010
British Airways-Iberia merger: Punter Southall comments on the implications for the pension scheme
Following this morning's announcement of the merger between British Airways (BA) and Iberia, Lorant Porkolab, Senior Consultant in Punter Southall's transactions services team, comments on the impact the merger may have on BA's pension scheme.31 March 2010
Punter Southall Transaction Services comments on Jarvis, and the implications for employer covenants
Lorant Porkolab comments that the decision to place Jarvis into administration may affect members of these pension schemes too.30 March 2010
Punter Southall Pensions Update: A New Era for Mortality Projections
Punter Southall is pleased to announce the release of its latest pensions update, 'A new era for mortality projections'.30 March 2010
Punter Southall urges trustees to reassess employer covenant as dividend payouts increase
Lorant Porkolab comments on the news that dividend payout by UK companies is expected to jump this year.29 March 2010
Punter Southall survey reveals UK PLC disenchantment with pension policy makers
The general election's outcome will make no difference to UK pensions policy, according to the majority of employers responding to a survey published today by consulting actuaries and administrators, Punter Southall.24 March 2010
Budget announces planning blight for pension schemes with high earning members
Jane Beverley comments on today's budget announcement.16 March 2010
Punter Southall: The Pensions Regulator consults on proposals for record-keeping standards
Punter Southall is pleased to announce the release of its latest briefing note entitled 'The Pensions Regulator consults on proposals for record-keeping standards'.15 March 2010
Punter Southall's Edinburgh Office announces further mandate win with appointment by Quarriers
Consulting actuaries and administrators Punter Southall has today announced its appointment to provide full services to the trustees of the Quarriers Pension Scheme.10 March 2010
Survey highlights significant end-of-contract pension risks on outsourced local authority services
More than two thirds of contractors who take on outsourced local authority services are unaware of a potential sting in the tail on their pension costs, according to Punter Southall's survey published today.05 March 2010
Punter Southall's Edinburgh Office appointed by CN Group
Punter Southall announces its appointment to provide full services to the trustees of CN Group.04 March 2010
Punter Southall asks Government to review its unworkable proposals on tax relief for high earners
Jane Beverley responds to HM Treasury’s and HM Revenue and Customs’ consultation document on "Implementing the Restriction of Pensions Tax Relief".01 March 2010
Salary capping and inflationary impact on pensions - Punter Southall comments
Following the reported savings RBS has made in a bid to control its pensions costs, Danny Vassiliades comments on the measures taken by banks and other companies to manage these costs and what effects inflation will have on pensions.26 February 2010
Punter Southall comments on ONS Pensions Trends survey update
Jane Beverley comments on the Pensions Trends survey update from the Office of National Statistics.17 February 2010
Punter Southall continues growth with appointment by the Mayborn Group
Punter Southall announces its appointment to provide full services to the trustees of the Mayborn Group's defined benefit pension scheme.17 February 2010
Punter Southall: Restricting tax relief & Anti-forestalling measures for high earners
Punter Southall is pleased to announce the release of its latest briefing notes on anti-forestalling measures and restricting tax relief for high earners.10 February 2010
Punter Southall: Pension Scheme Levies 2010/11
Punter Southall announces the release of its latest briefing note on pension scheme levies 2010/11.03 February 2010
Punter Southall predicts £70bn funding deficit in Local Government Pension Scheme
John Prior predicts a £70bn funding deficit in the Local Government Pension Scheme.19 January 2010
Punter Southall warns that the strength of parent companies could impact PPF Levies
Kevin Burgess comments that the strength of parent companies could impact PPF levies.22 December 2009
Punter Southall on new guidance for admitted body status in LGPS
John Prior comments on new Government Guidance on Admitted Body status provisions in the Local Government Pension Scheme.17 December 2009
Punter Southall: What lies ahead for pensions in 2010?
William Fitchew comments on the outlook for pensions in 2010.16 December 2009
PS comments on climate change: Good news for pensioners,but is it bad news for pension schemes?
Punter Southall asks what impact climate change will have on effect on pensioner life expectancy and the liabilities of UK pension schemes.10 December 2009
PBR 2009 adds another layer of complexity to pensions tax regime for higher earners
Jane Beverley comments on the change in pensions tax relief to 'higher earners'.04 November 2009
Punter Southall: Completing the Picture - the DWP's second auto-enrolment consultation
Punter Southall announces the release of its latest briefing note "Completing the Picture" - the DWP's second auto-enrolment consultation.23 October 2009
Punter Southall Pensions Briefing Note: Scheme funding - take two
Punter Southall announces the release of its latest briefing note on the second fund valuation.13 October 2009
Punter Southall says latest RPI is bad news for pension schemes
Joanne Livingstone comments on the September RPI figures.06 October 2009
PS report shows that in 84% of cases buy-out will increase cost of providing pension benefits
Punter Southall research reveals that in around 84% of scenarios a pension scheme would be able to run off the liabilities at a cost below the buy-out price, adopting the same low-risk investment strategy an insurer would use.05 October 2009
Punter Southall responds to comment from George Osborne
Joanne Livingstone responds to today's comment from George Osborne about "findi[ing] ways to impsoe a £50,000 annual cap on the size of public sector pension payouts".30 September 2009
Punter Southall briefing note: Pension scheme closures
Punter Southall announces the release of its latest briefing note on pension scheme closures.30 September 2009
Punter Southall conference audience realistic about true cost of pensions
Punter Southall Group's interactive voting session revealed that over 70% of the audience felt that pensions now needed to be paid for at much higher levels than the historic norms from the 1980s.30 September 2009
Punter Southall: PPF draft scaling factor for 2010/11 levy
Punter Southall comment on the PPF's announcement of the draft scaling factor for the 2010/11 levy.15 September 2009
Punter Southall continues growth with appointment by The Fairhurst Partnership
Punter Southall announces its appointment to provide full service to the trustees of The Fairhurst Partnership's defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.08 September 2009
Public Sector is Not Immune from Pension Equivalent of Global Warming
Gerry Devenney comments on Dr Geoffrey Copland's statement that universities are heading for a financial crisis over the payment to staff of final salary pensions.07 September 2009
Politicians should ensure well-informed debate
Punter Southall responds to Terry Rooney's comment that there should be a cap on the pensions of high-earning public sector workers.28 August 2009
Punter Southall Pensions Update: Current taxation issues for pension schemes
Punter Southall announces the release of its latest pensions update on current taxation issues for pension schemes.25 August 2009
Punter Southall Comments on RBS' Final Salary Pension Scheme
Simon Banks comments on today's news that RBS have begun consultations on a proposed cut in benefits for members of their Final Salary pension scheme.21 August 2009
Punter Southall comments on IASB Proposals
Simon Banks and Mark Davies respond to IASB's call for public comment on its proposals to amend the discount rate for measuring employee benefits.19 August 2009
Punter Southall Comments on Pension Corporation's Potential IPO
Richard Jones comments on the news that Pension Corporation is considering an initial public offering.06 August 2009
ITV Results – Pension Issues: consulting actuaries Punter Southall comments
Richard Jones comments on today's results from ITV.06 August 2009
QE increases demand for inflation protection says Punter Southall
Danny Vassiliades sayes QE increases demand for inflation protection.31 July 2009
July Pensions Update: Court of Appeal provides equalisation comfort for pension scheme
Punter Southall announces the release of its latest pensions update on the Court of Appeal's decision on the Foster Wheeler case.31 July 2009
Punter Southall Comments on BAE Systems & Pension Figures in Company Accounting Results
Simon Banks comments on the pension figures in company accounting results.30 July 2009
Pensions Accounting: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Simon Banks comments on the latest round of company reporting.17 July 2009
BA balance sheet strengthening: Punter Southall comments on agreement with pension scheme trustees
Danny Vassiliades comments on the British Airways' agreement with its pension scheme trustees as part of efforts to strengthen its balance sheet.17 July 2009
Emily Adams of Punter Southall wins J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge
Emily Adams wins J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge for the second year in a row.14 July 2009
RSA deal represents the first synthetic 'DIY' pension scheme buy-in says Punter Southall
Matthew Furniss & Simon Banks comment on today's RSA Insurance Group deal with Goldman Sachs.07 July 2009
Punter Southall: New D&B scorecard to impact PPF levies from 2011/12
Punter Southall announces the release of its latest briefing note on the new D&B scorecard's impact on PPF levies from 2011/12.01 July 2009
Punter Southall and ITM Limited announce strategic partnership
Punter Southall and ITM Limited announce long term outsourcing deal to provide clients with enhanced IT capabilities for the installation of new administration clients, data migration projects and ongoing software support and development.30 June 2009
Response to British-North American Committees' report on size of UK public sector pension costs
Danny Vassiliades comments on the report that UK public sector pension costs are equivalent to 85% of national GDP.30 June 2009
Response to British-North American Committees' report on size of UK public sector pension costs
Danny Vassiliades comments on the report that UK public sector pension costs are equivalent to 85% of national GDP.23 June 2009
Punter Southall responds to TPR announcement on prudent funding targets & recovery plan flexibility
Danny Vassiliades responds to TPR's recent comments on prudent funding levels for pension schemes and recovery plan flexibility.19 June 2009
CBI report on reforming pensions practice in public services contracting: Punter Southall comments
John Prior comments about reforming pensions practice in public services contracting.19 June 2009
CMI Mortality Projection Model: Punter Southall welcomes 'new era' in mortality projections
Punter Southall welcomes ‘new era’ in mortality projections following publication of the new CMI Mortality Projection Model.18 June 2009
Employers urged to assess arrangements and prepare
Employers urged at Punter Southall's surrey pensions conference to assess arrangements and prepare for 2012.09 June 2009
Contractors put off bidding for public sector contracts due to pension liabilities
John Prior comments on the issue that contracters are being put off from bidding for public sector contacts by the associated pension liabilities.04 June 2009
Capital requirements may have influenced Barclays’ decision to close its final salary scheme
Simon Banks comments on Barclays announcement that it is closing its final salary pension scheme to future accrual.04 June 2009
Reforms to MPs’ expenses need not increase their already generous pensions
John Prior comments on the concern regarding the possibility of MPs' expense reforms leading to MPs receiving higher pensions.26 May 2009
Punter Southall: Longevity Risk Solutions
Punter Southall announces the release of its latest briefing note on Longevity Risk Solutions.19 May 2009
Pension Protection Fund appoints Punter Southall
Punter Southall announces its appointment as the preferred outsourced caseworker by the Pension Protection Fund in relation to annuitised schemes that are applying for compensation from the Financial Assistance Scheme.15 May 2009
Fujitsu just the start of the next wave of scheme closures, says Punter Southall
Simon Banks comments on the news that Fujitsu is closing its final salary scheme to future accrual.13 May 2009
Babcock International's Longevity Swap: Consulting actuaries Punter Southall comments
Matthew Furniss comments on the announcement that Babcock International has become the first UK company to agree to a longevity swap.01 May 2009
Punter Southall Responds to Today's Bankruptcy Figures - Members could lose out on £1.6bn pensions
Simon Banks comments that today's figures highlight the need for trustees and pension scheme sponsors to work together to survive the recession and to deliver the full benefits promised.30 April 2009
Bankruptcy figures out tomorrow - return to 1992 levels would have £4bn impact on UK pensions
Ahead of the Company Winding Up and Bankruptcy Petition Statistics for Q1 2009, Simon banks comments that a return to 1992 levels would have £4bn impact on UK pensions.28 April 2009
Punter Southall: Preparing for 2012: consultation on auto-enrolment regulations
Punter Southall publishes its briefing note on preparing for 2012: consultation on auto-enrolment regulations.28 April 2009
Uncertainty surrounding tax on employers' pension contributions
Punter Southall comments on the uncertainty surrounding tax on employers' pension contributions.22 April 2009
Punter Southall responds to the Budget
Danny Vassiliades, Principal at consulting actuary Punter Southall, comments on the Budget.17 April 2009
Pension Regulator's corporate plan: Punter Southall responds
Simon Banks responds to the Regulator's new Corporate Plan launch.17 April 2009
Punter Southall issues top five pensions wishes for budget
Joanne Livingstone comments on Punter Southall's pension wishes for the Budget.14 April 2009
PPF 7800 Index figures reveal £40bn increase in pension deficits
David Cule comments on today's PPF 7800 Index figures, which reveal a £40bn increase in pension liabilities over the last month.07 April 2009
Punter Southall hires Simon Banks to join expanding corporate consulting team
Punter Southall today welcomed Simon Banks as a new Principal in their corporate pension consulting business.01 April 2009
Punter Southall news alert: A new minimum funding standard?
Punter Southall news alert.01 April 2009
Punter Southall news alert: Changes to D&B scores will impact PPF Levies
Punter Southall news alert.23 March 2009
Punter Southall survey reveals half of schemes unaware of recessionary impact on funding position
Punter Southall launches first ever qualitative survey of new Scheme Funding Regime.11 March 2009
Quantitative Easing to increase pension funding volatility: Punter Southall responses
Danny Vassiliades comments on the impact of Quantitative Easing on pensions.19 February 2009
Punter Southall welcomes PPF announcement of deferral or staggering of risk-based levy payment
Kevin Burgess discusses the announcement that the PPF will allow some companies to defer or stagger their risk-based levy payment.11 February 2009
Punter Southall says prospect of deflation could benefit some pensioners
Matthew Furniss comments on the latest Bank of England inflation report.10 February 2009
Punter Southall announces appointment of John Gordon
Punter Southall recruits John Gordon to increase actuarial resources in Edinburgh and assist with the growth and development of the firm.28 January 2009
Deflation prospect: Punter Southall warns of danger for buy-outs
Punter Southall warns of the dangers of a mismatch between liabilities bought in or out with insurance companies, and trustees and members' expectations.27 January 2009
Punter Southall: How can you manage your PPF levy for 2009/10 and beyond?
Punter Southall releases a new briefing note on managing your PPF levy for 2009/10 and beyond.26 January 2009
Low price of Sterling represents pensions funding window for Overseas Employers
Danny Vassiliades comments on the potential benefit of the low price of Sterling for pension funds.23 January 2009
Punter Southall supports NAPF's call for action and suggests options for Government
Punter Southall welcome NAPF's call for action.22 January 2009
Punter Southall warns pension schemes of impact of US companies' falling D&B scores on PPF levies
Kevin Burgess speaks about the impact of US companies' falling D&B scores on PPF levies.20 January 2009
Deflation not deflating for pensioners? Punter Southall responds to the latest RPI figures
Matthew Furniss responds to the latest RPI figures.06 January 2009
Punter Southall's Birmingham office wins 'hat-trick' of new mandates in one week
Punter Southall today announced that it has been awarded a 'hat-trick' of new mandates to the Birmingham office by the trustee boards of Rheidol, QVF and the Birmingham Assay office.31 December 2008
1st January marks 100th anniversary of first payment of state pension
Punter Southall publishes pensions history.29 December 2008
Punter Southall’s five point plan to help pension schemes weather the recession
Punter Southall today proposed a five point plan of suggested actions designed to reduce the pressure on private sector defined benefit schemes who are likely to find their assets now over £200bn less than a year ago.15 December 2008
Punter Southall Group: Outlook for the industry 2009
Punter Southall Group says trustees and scheme sponsors need to work together to steer companies through the looming recession.14 December 2008
Eight newly-qualified actuaries are announced at Punter Southall Group
Punter Southall Group announces qualification of new actuaries.08 December 2008
Punter Southall research reveals medium cohort herd instinct amongst employers
Punter Southall analyses the assumptions that FTSE100 and FTSE250 companies report in accounting for their pension schemes.03 December 2008
Financial services compensation scheme confirms responsibility for protecting buyouts
Punter Southall comments on FSCS announcement.28 November 2008
EC consultation on Solvency II rules for pension schemes closes for comments today
Jane Beverley comments on the European Commission consultation on Solvency II rules for pension schemes.21 November 2008
Pensions: major concern for private equity industry
Punter Southall Transaction Services survey reveals pensions issues still a significant challenge and concern for private equity firms.13 November 2008
Punter Southall launches Corporate Sponsor Training Programme
The programme will equip employers sponsoring final salary pension schemes with a solid understanding of the key drivers behind scheme funding and the actuarial valuation process.31 October 2008
Punter Southall congratulates the CMI on its release of pensions-specific mortality tables
Punter Southall welcomes the publication of the first pensions-specific mortality tables.30 October 2008
Punter Southall promotes Alan Wilkes and Neil Lalley to Principal
Punter Southall announces promotion of Alan Wilkes and Neil Lalley.24 October 2008
Statement issued to trustees on current market conditions
Wayne Phelan responds to the Pensions Regulator's statement on its positioning in relation to current market conditions.22 October 2008
Punter Southall Transaction Services: Technical Bulletin - Pensions Regulator grows more teeth
Punter Southall Transaction Services discuss the changes proposed by the Pensions Regulator.09 October 2008
Punter Southall releases three new briefing notes
Punter Southall releases three new briefing notes on the 2009/10 pension protection levy consultation, the simplification of contracted-out benefits and The Pension Regulator's mortality guidance.09 October 2008
Punter Southall Transaction Services wins second industry award!
Punter Southall Transactions Services (PSTS) was awarded Pensions Due Diligence Firm of the Year at the third annual Private Equity News Awards for Excellence in Advisory Services Europe07 October 2008
Punter Southall urges Government not to reject pass-through on the basis of any flawed understanding
Punter Southall urges Government not to reject pass-through on the basis of any flawed understanding of the risk-transfer issues.02 October 2008
Pension schemes of FTSE 350 banking stock: schemes in deficit total £1761 million
Punter Southall warns about the significant division between pension schemes for FTSE 350 banking stocks.30 September 2008
Punter Southall welcomes the publication of final guidance on transfer values
Punter Southall comments on TPR guidance on transfer values.29 September 2008
Auto-enrolment not personal accounts focus for 2012
Tim Jones, Chief Executive of Personal Accounts Delivery Authority speaks at Punter Southall event.25 September 2008
Punter Southall welcomes announcement from PPF on levy scaling factor
Punter Southall welcomes the PPF's decision to give a strong indication as to what its levy scaling factor will be for the 2009/2010 levy year.10 September 2008
Punter Southall welcomes limited scope of EC consultation on Solvency II rules for pension schemes
Punter Southall comments on The European Commission consultative document on solvency rules for pension schemes.08 September 2008
Punter Southall appointed by FTSE 250 pension scheme
Inchcape plc appoints Punter Southall as actuarial advisors.08 September 2008
Regulator’s intervention on Focus – cause for alarm?
PSTS comments on TPR's intervention in the Focus DIY pension scheme.04 September 2008
Punter Southall Transaction Services predicts estimates for UK bulk buy-outs in 2008 over-estimated
PSTS consider recent estimates of business which will be written by bulk buy-out market overly optimistic.01 September 2008
Punter Southall news alert: Regulator’s intervention on Focus – cause for alarm?
Punter Southall news alert.26 August 2008
Punter Southall invites you to attend breakfast seminar on the buy-out market
Breakfast seminar on the current bulk buy-out market.14 August 2008
Regulatory chaos means delays likely for members interested in transferring out of DB schemes
Regulatory chaos means delays and confusion likely for members interested in transferring out of their defined benefit pension schemes.13 August 2008
Punter Southall’s London Pensions Conference 2008
Keynote speaker Tim Jones, Chief Executive of Personal Accounts Delivery Authority.04 August 2008
Punter Southall Technical Bulletin - New amendments to the Pensions Bill 2007/2008
Punter Southall discuss the new amendments to the Pensions Bill 2007/2008.28 July 2008
Punter Southall celebrates 100th anniversary of state pensions with publication of booklet and essay
Punter Southall celebrates 100th anniversary of state pensions with publication of a booklet and essay on pensions past, present and future.21 July 2008
Joanne Livingstone comments on TPR's decision on treatment of longevity in scheme funding regime
Punter Southall welcomes clarification from the Regulator that the original proposal of a retrospective change to the goalposts for Scheme Funding will not now take place.21 July 2008
Punter Southall invites you to attend breakfast seminar on the buy-out market
Punter Southall invites members of the press to attend a breakfast seminar on the current bulk buy-out market.14 July 2008
Punter Southall warns use of risk-free rate could increase liabilities of FT350 by £250 billion
Punter Southall warns that the use of risk-free rates in accounting proposals are likely to weaken and erode UK companies' defined benefit pension schemes.07 July 2008
Research into biology of ageing should not be ignored by industry leaders says Dr David Gems
Punter Southall announces launch of Projected Longevity Generator (ProLonG) to respond to industry uncertainty.27 June 2008
Punter Southall celebrates 60th anniversary of pensions with publication of booklet and essay
Punter Southall celebrates two pensions anniversaries with publication of booklet and essay on pensions past, present and future.19 June 2008
Interactive voting session reveals interesting views on Investment, Buyouts and Personal Accounts
Punter Southall's interactive voting session reveals interesting results.16 June 2008
Punter Southall key note speaker reveals life expectancy improves by five hours a day
Key note speaker, Professor Kirkwood, details that improvements in life expectancy are the equivalent of an extra five hours for every 24 hours we live.16 June 2008
Solvency II – Punter Southall responds
Punter Southall comments that a Solvency II regime could increase required funding levels for UK defined benefit pension schemes dramatically.05 June 2008
Punter Southall calls for PPF Levy stability, transparency and predictability
Punter Southall calls on the PPF to help sponsors plan for pension costs by delivering predictability of cost.02 June 2008
Punter Southall says surge in pensions buyout market unsustainable and temporary
Punter Southall’s report on the pensions bulk buyout market stresses that the current surge of pensions buyouts is both unsustainable and temporary.13 May 2008
Punter Southall invites you to attend Surrey Pensions Conference 12 June 2008
Professor Tom Kirkwood is the key note speaker at the Surrey Pensions Conference 2008.25 April 2008
Punter Southall celebrates its 20th anniversary
Punter Southall marks its 20th anniversary.14 April 2008
Punter Southall calls for pass-through of pensions costs on Local Authority outsourcing deals
Punter Southall comes out strongly in favour of the option of pass-through arrangements.31 March 2008
Punter Southall respond to BAS discussion paper on mortality
Punter Southall welcomes the Discussion Paper from the Board for Actuarial Standards regarding Actuarial Mortality Assumptions.25 March 2008
Punter Southall - Pensions Briefing Notes
Punter Southall is pleased to announce the publication of two new Pensions Briefing Notes.07 March 2008
Budget Wishes for Pension Schemes: Punter Southall calls on the Chancellor
Three Budget Wishes for Pension Schemes: Punter Southall calls on the Chancellor to grant three wishes for pension schemes in his first budget.07 March 2008
Punter Southall adds to Edinburgh debate on the issue of longevity bonds
Longevity is one of the greatest risks now faced by defined benefit pension schemes.06 March 2008
Punter Southall Pensions Briefing Note
Pension Protection Fund publishes final levy determination details.04 March 2008
Pensions Bill could turn mortality trigger into £75 billion bullet
Punter Southall comments that the Pensions Bill could turn mortality trigger into £75 billion bullet.29 February 2008
Punter Southall comments on the Rank Group scheme buyout
Punter Southall comments on the Rank Group scheme buyout28 February 2008
Punter Southall Technical Bulletin - Regulator Imposes First FSD
Regulator Imposes First FSD.19 February 2008
Further comment on Pensions Regulator announcement - pension scheme trustees left hanging
Danny Vassiliades, from consulting actuary Punter Southall comments on the Pension Regulator’s announcement.19 February 2008
Punter Southall comments on the Northern Rock story from a pensions angle
Punter Southall comments on the Northern Rock story.18 February 2008
Punter Southall comments on Pensions Regulator’s consultation paper on longevity assumptions
Longevity bombshell adds to UK pension woes.18 February 2008
Punter Southall comments on the nationalisation of Northern Rock
Richard Jones comments on the nationalisation of Northern Rock.12 February 2008
Punter Southall comments on recent ASB & Solvency II announcements
Punter Southall discusses on the ASB & Solvency II announcements.12 February 2008
Punter Southall Company Toolkit Bulletin 7
Punter Southall are pleased to announce the publiction of issue 7 of their company toolkit series.08 February 2008
Punter Southall comments on news that Solvency II rules are unlikely to be applied to pension funds
Jane Beverley responds to news that the European Commission has indicated that Solvency II rules are unlikely to be applied to pension funds.06 February 2008
Punter Southall comments on news that TPR has issued Financial Support Directions on Sea Containers
Richard Jones responds to news that the Pensions Regulator has issued Financial Support Directions on Sea Containers.11 December 2007
Punter Southall further expands its team with the appointment of Kevin Burgess as Qualified Actuary
Punter Southall appoints Kevin Burgess as Qualified Actuary.10 December 2007
Punter Southall highlights the dangers of solvency funding for pension schemes
Punter Southall comments on the dangers of solvency funding for pension schemes.03 December 2007
Punter Southall Transaction Services welcomes back former employee James Saunders as Principal
Punter Southall anounces that James Saunders has rejoined Punter Southall Transaction Services.27 November 2007
Punter Southall announces the appointment of Gerry Devenney as Principal
Punter Southall announces appointment of Gerry Devenney as Principal.23 November 2007
Punter Southall welcomes EFRP Survey on the IORP Directive
Punter Southall, the actuarial consultancy, welcomes the European Federation for Retirement Provision’s (EFRP) recent survey on the implementation of the IORP Directive.15 November 2007
Punter Southall announces appointment of Mary McGrath as Head of Marketing and Business Development
Punter Southall announces appointment of Mary McGrath as Principal and Head of Marketing and Business Development.12 November 2007
Punter Southall develops Corporate Pensions Mortgage concept
Punter Southall has developed its Employee Savings Scheme service which brings together mortgage and pensions saving to provide a solution to the failings of traditional pension schemes.25 October 2007
Punter Southall Premier League mortality chart
Never mind Arsenal scoring 7 goals this week. Actuaries Punter Southall have other more exciting things on their mind - like mortality and life expectancy.23 October 2007
Punter Southall responds to deregulatory review
Jane Beverley responds to Government’s deregulatory review12 October 2007
Punter Southall bolsters research department with creation of two new senior roles
Joanne Livingstone to become Technical Director and Jane Beverley to become a Principal and Head of Research.12 October 2007
Stranglehold on pensions increases - 82% the new Inheritance Tax on Pension Funds
Helen Symonds comments on the pre-budget report "tax attack" on pensions.02 October 2007
It may be smoke and mirrors - Punter Southall responds to news that many schemes may be in surplus
David Cule comments on the news that many pension schemes may be in surplus.02 October 2007
Punter Southall Technical Bulletin - PPF consults on its plans for the risk-based levy
The Pension Protection Fund consults on its plans for the risk-based levy.27 September 2007
Punter Southall calls on trustees to make use of available scheme specific mortality analysis
Following launch of BeLonG service for trustees Joanne Livingstone calls on trustees to make use of available specific mortality analysis.19 September 2007
Punter Southall comments on the impact of the recent market turmoil on pension funds
Peter Black comments on the impact of the recent market turmoil on pension funds.19 September 2007
Punter Southall Group launches Pension Protection Fund assessment period services
Punter Southall announces launch of PPF assessment period services.17 September 2007
Proposed Revisions to the Pension Regulator's Clearance Guidance
Punter Southall Transaction Services technical bulletin on proposed revisions to the Pension Regulator's clearance guideance.13 September 2007
Punter Southall to hold London Pensions Conference Chris Hitchen is the keynote speaker
Key note speaker - Chris Hitchen, Chairman of NAPF.10 September 2007
Punter Southall responds to The Pensions Regulator's guidance on clearance
Responding to The Pensions Regulator’s revised clearance guidance published today, Richard Jones, Principal at Punter Southall said:03 September 2007
Punter Southall and Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons to hold Southern Pensions Conference with Peter Lay
Innovation & Evolution – Realising Change in Pensions and Employee Benefits.31 August 2007
Punter Southall comments on Legal & General and Hargreaves Lansdown announcement
Joanne Livingstone comments on announcement that Legal & General and Hargreaves Lansdown will be adding postcode to range of criteria to help determine how long pension holders are likely to live.23 August 2007
Citigroup: the new player in the UK pension buy-out market?
Punter Southall Transaction Services technical bulletin on recent Citigroup press coverage.23 August 2007
Punter Southall announces the launch of its “DC Survival Guide”
Punter Southall announces the launch of “DC Survival Guide”.22 August 2007
Punter Southall wins new mandate
Punter Southall announces May Gurney win.17 August 2007
Comment from Punter Southall responding to the market turmoil impact on pension funds
Punter Southall comments on market turmoil impact on pension funds.03 August 2007
Punter Southall July Technical Bulletin
Discussion of the salient issues arising from the Pensions Regulator's intention to issues its first Financial Support Directions.20 July 2007
Punter Southall wins new mandate
Punter Southall announces that it has been appointed to HiTek Power Ltd.16 July 2007
Punter Southall responds to the Pension’s Regulator’s discussion paper on governance
Punter Southall today responded to the Pensions Regulator’s discussion document on scheme governance.02 July 2007
Punter Southall discusses whether the PPF index will achieve its aims
Danny Vassiliades questions whether the PPF index will will achieve its aims.14 June 2007
Punter Southall says contribution cap is not the big issue in personal accounts
Punter Southall comments that contribution caps are not the big issue in personal accounts.13 June 2007
A-Day Survival Guide May 2007
Implications of the Finance Bill 2007.11 June 2007
ABI’s Director General calls on government to clarify policy on personal accounts
Stephen Haddrill speaks on Personal Accounts at Punter Southall’s conference.08 June 2007
Punter Southall comments on TUC Pensions Champions service
Danny Vassialiades comments on James Purnell’s announcement yesterday of the launch of TUC Pensions Champions service.07 June 2007
Punter Southall announces return of Danny Vassiliades and appointment of Richard Thomas
Punter Southall announces the return of Danny Vassiliades and further expansion of the team with Richard Thomas.31 May 2007
Punter Southall Technical Bulletin - May 2007
The Pensions Regulator issues Further Guidance.22 May 2007
Punter Southall Group Company Toolkit: Negotiating with Trustees - scheme funding
Negotiating with Trustees - scheme funding.03 May 2007
Punter Southall responds to TPR statement
Richard Jones responds to today's Pensions Regulator statement.02 May 2007
PPF levy will hit the weakest schemes hardest, says Punter Southall
Punter Southall comments on PPF announcement that the risk-based levy factor will be set at 2.47.11 April 2007
Punter Southall comments on the deregulatory review
Adam Stanley comments on the deregulatory review.26 March 2007
Punter Southall discloses FRS17 figures for FTSE 350 companies for first time ever
Punter Southall discloses FRS17 figures for FTSE 350 companies.21 March 2007
Punter Southall comments on Chancellor's decision to tighten up on ASP funds
Geoff Tresman responds to Chancellor’s decision to tighten up the provisions for the operation of members’ and dependants’ alternatively secured pension (ASP) funds.21 March 2007
Punter Southall responds to Chancellor's announcement about Financial Assistance Scheme
Andy Scott comments on announcement that the Financial Assistance Scheme is to be extended from £2bn to £8bn.21 February 2007
Response from Punter Southall Independent Trustees on Pensions Action Group high court ruling
PSITL respond to Pensions Action Group high court ruling.13 February 2007
Tony Hobman outlines the Pensions Regulator’s approach to improving scheme governance
Tony Hobman discusses the Pensions Regulator’s approach to improving scheme governance30 January 2007
Beware the Accidental Pension Debt on the Employer
Punter Southall warn of accidental pension debt on employers.25 January 2007
Response to judgment from the European Court of Justice
David Cule responds to today's judgment from the European Court of Justice.22 January 2007
Punter Southall and Burges Salmon to hold South West & Wales conference with Tony Hobman
Tony Hobman is the key note speaker for the South West & Wales Conference 2007.18 January 2007
Punter Southall comments on James Purnell's announcement
Commenting on James Purnell’s announcement earlier today that pensions transfer values will be calculated based on the expected cost to the scheme of providing the pension, Joanne Livingstone, Principal at Punter Southall said,02 January 2007
Scheme returns – an Online nightmare
Punter Southall’s response to the Pensions Regulator’s new returns process.21 December 2006
Punter Southall’s response to the PPF’s levy collection policy
Punter Southall comments on PPF's levy collection policy announcement.13 December 2006
Punter Southall Group’s response to the Pensions White Paper
Punter Southall Group responds to Pensions White Paper.01 November 2006
Punter Southall comments on the pensions issues raised in the Queen's Speech
Comments on pensions issues raised in Queen's speech.18 October 2006
Lawrence Churchill to speak at Punter Southall Lecture
Chairman of the PPF to speak on Developing the Protection Agenda at Punter Southall lecture.18 October 2006
Punter Southall comments on Paul Myners’ call for the need for professional trusteeships.
Andy Scott xcomments on Paul Myners' call for professinal trusteeships in UK pension funds.12 October 2006
Punter Southall responds to DWP consultation document on new age discrimination regulations
Joanne Livingstone comments on new age discrimintation regulations.28 September 2006
Christine Farnish hits out at the three sacred cows in pensions
In her swansong speech as Director General of the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), Christine Farnish challenged the industry to address the three sacred cows in pensions.11 September 2006
Punter Southall and Blake Lapthorn Linnell to hold Southern Conference with Christine Farnish
Punter Southall to hold second Southern Pensions Conference in conjunction with leading regional law firm Blake Lapthorn Linnell.11 September 2006
Punter Southall gives cautious welcome to Government’s White Paper on pension
Joanne Livingstone responds to DWP age discrimintation regulations consultation documents.10 August 2006
Approaches to the Calculation of Pensions Transfer Values
Joanne Livingstone responds to the approaches to the calculation of pensions transfer values consultation document.03 July 2006
Sanlam Financial Services pensions and investment companies come under a new umbrella – Punter South
The holding company that owns Punter Southall & Co, Punter Southall Financial Management, PSolve Asset Solutions, PSolve Alternative Investments, PSigma Investment Management and PS Independent Trustees Limited will from today become known as Punter Southall Group (www.puntersouthallgroup.com).04 May 2006
Response to the Regulator’s Statement on how the Pension Regulator will regulate the funding of DB
Punter Southall responds to Regulator’s Statement on how the Pension Regulator will regulate the funding of DB.07 April 2006
Lord Turner stresses NPSS should not be run by state bureaucracy
Speaking at today’s Punter Southall Pensions Conference, Lord Turner stressed that the NPSS should not be run by state bureaucracy but with private sector companies bidding for contracts to provide account administration services.04 April 2006
Punter Southall says impetus on pension reforms must be maintained
Punter Southall welcomes the publication of the Pensions Commission’s final contribution to the debate over pension policy.16 February 2006
PS Independent Trustees Limited announces the launch of Internal Controls Review
PS Independent Trustees launches its internal control review service.23 January 2006
London Employer Masterclass (September)
