In this paper Swiss Re Europe look at how a capital market for longevity risk could help address the challenges of funding longer lives.

Public sector employers and staff are wary of reward reform. They fear the potential cost and pain; some can’t see the need. Yet there are significant gains available if the reform process is handled in the right way, and the pressure for change is building. Now is the time to act.

This update from Travers Smith offers a comprehensive overview on all the latest developments affecting the UK pensions sector. This May 2012 edition focuses on the Pensions Regulator's scheme funding statement; CPI and RPI; contracting-out; recent HMRC announcements; and age discrimination cases.

The 2012 Annual Outlook from K&L Gates analyses of recent newsmaking events, regulatory developments, and government policies of interest to leaders in the public and private sector. More than 40 articles examine issues and trends driving the agenda for business and global government.

The Government is proposing amendments to pension schemes to which public sector employers subscribe. This has resulted in the prospect of strike action from both the public and private sector. This briefing provides an analysis of the options, as well as action points for employers to consider.

Nabarro’s round-up of pensions developments covers Pension Bill progress, state pension reform, Finance Bill, early access to pensions, the abolition of Local Authority workforce code, and several other updates in the practice area.

Trustee and pensions experts gathered in force at J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s conference facilities in Aldermanbury to hear some guidance on how best to utilise alternative investment asset classes in this evermore uncertain economic environment. Topics covered included local government schemes.

The High Court decision in Daventry District Council v Daventry & District Housing Limited is a salutary reminder for parties to ensure that contract terms properly reflect their understanding of what the agreement is. This speedbrief looks at the case and considers the lessons to be learnt.

Traditionally the UK Government has used the retail price index (RPI) to determine

The Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2009 came into force on 1 January 2010, replacing the existing legislation. The new regime consolidates and updates the principles contained within the 1998 Regulations and also makes a number of more significant changes.