21 July 2008
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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 Pensions Conference 2008: Pensions past, present & future
