Bonds – A licence to kill?

In the April 2019 issue of Pensions Aspects, First Actuarial’s Marcos Abreu questions the enduring appeal of bond investments in Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes across the developed world. In the UK, for example, figures show private sector DB schemes doubling their total allocation to bonds in just over a decade. Marcos asks whether bond investment is the best course of action and puts forward a number of alternatives.

First Actuarial case studies

Usdaw

Trade union Usdaw selected First Actuarial to transform its scheme administration, resulting in improved quality and time-cost savings.

Southern Co-op

First Actuarial's fiduciary management consultants guided the trustees of Southern Co-op through their provider review, delivering fee savings.

Oil and Gas Industry

Oil and gas company DB scheme wind-up resulted in generous transfers for members and £3m surplus for employer, with First Actuarial’s help.