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MetLife Assurance is happy to provide copies of our most recently published articles. Assembled in order of most recent, we present our current views on many areas of pension risk management. We hope you find the articles useful.
| July 2010 | The Actuary - Answering the £1 trillion question De-risking options for defined benefit pension schemes. |
| July 2010 | Pensions Insight - Reconciling investment risks in the age of volatility How improved communication between trustees and sponsors may reduce investment risk. |
| July 2010 | Professional Pensions - Solvency II - The Future of Insurance A review of Solvency II, the proposed new capital adequacy standards. |
| June 2010 | Pensions Insight - Importance of employer covenant in overall pension risk management Importance for trustees of fully understanding the employer covenant. |
| June 2010 | Pensions Insight - Are trustees' and scheme sponsors' risk management priorities aligned? The costs of disjointed risk management to pension schemes. |
| May 2010 | Pensions Age - Consistent approach to risk management should be the new baseline Why a consistent risk management approach is important in protecting members' benefits. |
| May 2010 | Professional Pensions - Investing in buyout A review of one product option which may help manage the move to buyout and simplify investment options. |
April 2010 | Professional Pensions - Data quality and the impact on pricing Why trustees cannot afford to ignore data cleansing. |
| April 2010 | Pensions Insight - Buyouts: Managing 'out of market' risk for small to medium schemes How small to medium sized schemes may better manage 'out of market' risk in the bulk annuity purchase process. |
| April 2010 | Engaged Investor - The role of longevity swaps in future de-risking Risks associated with the novation of longevity swaps. |
| April 2010 | Pensions Age - Pension scheme de-risking trends How recent economic events have accelerated trustees focus on de-risking. |
| March 2010 | Pensions Insight - Good governance and de-risking How good governance is about knowing your pension scheme's risks and planning an appropriate risk reduction strategy. |
| February 2010 | Professional Pensions - Buy-in An overview of buy-in contracts. |
| February 2010 | Pensions Insight - Addressing longevity risk in an underfunded scheme How recent guidance may impact trustees scheme data quality management. |
| February 2010 | Engaged Investor - Buyouts are not the only reason to focus on data cleansing How recent guidance may impact trustees scheme data quality management. |
| February 2010 | Professional Pensions - Insured pension risk transfer solutions How trustees must maintain member security in a pension risk transfer. |
| February 2010 | Professional Pensions - Are longevity swaps right for you? Part 1 Practicalities trustees should consider before entering into a longevity swap arrangement. |
| February 2010 | Professional Pensions - Are longevity swaps right for you? Part 2 Considerations for trustees if a longevity swap no longer meets their needs. |
| February 2010 | Professional Pensions - Buy-in An overview of buy-in contracts. |
| February 2010 | Pensions Insight - Addressing longevity risk in an underfunded scheme Types of risk reduction products that may be most effective for an underfunded scheme. |
| January 2010 | Pensions Age - Good governance, de-risking and next steps How good scheme governance underpins secure pensions and enables effective management of risk through either liability risk reduction exercises or bulk annuity purchases. |
| January 2010 | Professional Pensions - Reducing uncertainty after buy-in Options trustees may exercise to provide greater certainty the time the initial buy-in is secured. |
| January 2010 | Engaged Investor - The role of key stakeholders in the bulk annuity process A review of the roles and responsibilities of Trustees, Sponsoring Employers and Advisers in a buy-in or buyout. |
| January 2010 | Pensions Insight - Focus needed on data quality How quality of data is crucial throughout the life of a pension scheme. |
| December 2009 | Professional Pensions - Reducing uncertainty in the bulk annuity process How guaranteed quotations, asset transfer mechanisms and process changes may help reduce uncertainty during the buy-in and buyout process. |
| December 2009 | Pensions Insight - Novation of swaps in a bulk annuity transaction An overview of the process to transfer, valuate and novate assets when funding a buy-in or buyout. |
| November 2009 | Pensions Insight - Reducing uncertainty in cost of buyout A review of the different ways available to reduce uncertainty during the buy-in and buyout process. |
| November 2009 | Professional Pensions - Transitioning assets in a bulk annuity transaction How an asset is transferred, valuated and novated when funding a buy-in or buyout. |
| October 2009 | Pensions Insight - Are buyouts bouncing back? A discussion on the trustee's roles, responsibilities, and steps to take during the pension scheme buyout process, ensuring members' best interests are protected. |
| October 2009 | Engaged Investor - How do buy-ins really work? How a buy-in may be a suitable option for employers or trustees considering winding up or de-risking their defined benefit scheme. |
| October 2009 | Professional Pensions - Assessing a suitable bulk annuity provider A view on trustee and employer considerations when assessing and selecting a bulk annuity insurance provider. |
| September 2009 | Professional Pensions - Taking account of members’ interests when in a buyout process A discussion on the trustee's roles, responsibilities, and steps to take during the pension scheme buyout process, ensuring members' best interests are protected. |
| August 2009 | Engaged Investor - Opening the door to buyouts for small pension schemes A discussion on how a small pension scheme can prepare for a buy-in or buyout and adopt an efficient and cost-effective quotation and transaction processes. |
| August 2009 | Pensions Insight - Transferring pension risk responsibly An overview of the Pensions Regulator published new guidance for those considering transferring pensions risk to an insurance company. |
| August 2009 | Professional Pensions - Responsible pension risk transfer A detailed discussion on the Pensions Regulator's new guidance including a new module to their trustee tool kit enabling responsible management of risk transfers. |
| August 2009 | CEO Today - Derisking a pension scheme in the current climate A discussion on derisking a pension scheme, the lessons learned over the past two years, what role market volatility is currently playing and preparing to act when the time is right. |
| July 2009 | Professional Pensions - Data troubleshooting in preparation for buyout Some common myths about data and the role it plays in a buyout. |
| July 2009 | Professional Pensions - Streamlining the risk transfer process Steps to take in order to ensure all stakeholders are involved in managing the de-risk process. |
| July 2009 | Pension Insight - Trouble-shooting data and common problems in buyout The most common problems in data and practical steps to improve it. |
| June 2009 | Engaged Investor - Data cleansing Data cleansing is an essential precursor to buyout, what it entails and why do buyout providers require it? |
| June 2009 | Pensions Insight - Longevity Q&A A view of how longevity swaps can help trustees de-risk their scheme. |
| June 2009 | Professional Pensions - Bulk Annuities: Unique considerations for small schemes How one company is helping with the unique challenges that small schemes face when considering a pension risk transfer. |
| June 2009 | Engaged Investor - De-risking through reduction of pension scheme liabilities How the benefit of liability reduction can play a part in a de-risking strategy and the importance of accurate member data. |
| May 2009 | Professional Pensions - Route to buyout - a trustee checklist A three stage checklist for a successful risk transfer for trustees. |
| May 2009 | Pensions Insight - Risk solutions FAQ A view on the timing of an insured buy-in or buyout and what type of insurance solutions are currently being transacted. |
| May 2009 | Engaged Investor - Ensuring security with an insured arrangement A discussion on how to safeguard pension members' benefits and the advantages of an insured solution. |
| April 2009 | Pensions Week - Expert opinions on de-risking Risk experts answer four key questions on de-risking. |
| April 2009 | Pensions Week - Prepare for buyout A perspective on how to best prepare for a buyout, the importance of accurate data, an investment strategy, stakeholder involvement, and process. |
| April 2009 | Pensions Week - Expert vision on de-risking solutions Four experts discuss their vision for a de-risking solution relevant to the majority of UK pension schemes. |
| March 2009 | Professional Pensions - The balance between de-risking and buyout A perspective on affordability and cost effective risk mitigation and risk transfer. |
| February 2009 | Professional Pensions - Deflation Basic steps for trustees to consider in determining whether their scheme is at risk from deflation when considering a buyout. |
| January 2009 | Professional Pensions - Pension risk transfer options Pension risk transfer alternatives to a traditional full buyout. |
| January 2009 | Professional Pensions - Selecting a buyout provider Issues to consider and guidelines to follow when selecting a buyout provider. |
| January 2009 | Engaged Investor - Assessing the insurer covenant A review of necessary questions for trustees to assist in their review of insurers. |
| December 2008 | Professional Pensions - Same-day transaction An innovative strategy to deliver better outcomes for trustees and employers by rearranging the procedural steps within the buy-in or buyout process. |
| October 2008 | Professional Pensions - De-risking Understanding all key risks affecting pension schemes and how a de-risking strategy can reduce the economic fluctuations on funding status and provide better quotes in the buyout process. |
| September 2008 | Professional Pensions - Data clean-up A discussion on the importance of data quality and the effect it can have on pension costs. |
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