Barnett Waddingham

Our purpose to empower people to secure better futures has consistently been our North Star. ⭐    With the release of our 2023/24 Annual Report, we take a step back to reflect on the achievements we’ve accomplished together – and the journey still to be ventured. Discover more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7QVyqY7 #AnnualReport #BetterFutures

How can a proactive approach to investment help DB pension scheme trustees consolidate an already strong funding position? In our latest case study, Principal and Co-Head of Insurance Investment Chris Pritchard details how we helped the trustees of Lincolnshire Co-op Pension Scheme refine their existing investment strategy, allowing the scheme to: 🔵 Reduce risk 🔵 Lower liabilities 🔵 Curb costs Find out how our tailored, expert-led investment solutions can help your scheme secure its long-term future in the comments below. ⤵ #Investment #Pensions

We warmly welcome Baroness Helena Morrissey to BW, who will take on the role of Non-Executive Chair of our Management Board from 1 January.        Bringing her extensive experience to our leadership team, Helena will act as a strategic sounding board, promoting open dialogue and constructive challenge while championing our commitment to service innovation, technological advancement, and cultivating talent.     Benefiting both our people and our clients, her perspective will help to drive our continued evolution while preserving our core values and culture.     We look forward to going further with her guidance.       For more details ➡️ https://lnkd.in/edHXhpq8      🔊 (sound on)        #finance #investment #business 

As pension schemes across the UK prepare for an overhaul to meet new investment mandates, Partner and Chief Investment Officer Matt Tickle talks to Investors' Chronicle to detail some of the hurdles schemes may face when looking to invest in UK projects. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5kMWeaE

Without the freedom to look for the best investment opportunities for their schemes, trustees may have to “stop making investment decisions with the best interest of members at heart”, a move that Partner and Chief Investment Officer Matt Tickle tells The Telegraph could run the risk of reducing member pensions. 👉 https://lnkd.in/evZTWBSJ

Employers making a “shift from attraction to retention” to reduce employee turnover could hold the key to mitigating the impact of NI contribution hikes, according to Partner and Head of Platform and Benefits Julia Turney, as covered in the FT Adviser. 👇

Partner and Head of DC Investment Sonia Kataora detailed in our Mansion House webinar – as covered in Professional Pensions today - her belief that the Chancellor’s “ambitious” pension consolidation plans are attainable as long as there is momentum within the sector. Questions still remain around LGPS consolidation however, with Partner and Public Sector Consulting Actuary Melanie Durrant saying current implementation targets are “very tight”. 👇

🌍📈 How to navigate market concentration and invest your equity allocation In 2024, the largest ten US stocks accounted for nearly 25% of developed market equities - a huge jump from just 10% in 2017. 🚀 This concentration level has sparked concerns and draws some comparisons to the tech bubble in the late 1990s, which then crashed in the early 2000s. In our latest blog, we explore: 🔍 The factors driving this equity concentration 📉 Similarities and differences from the dot-com era 💡 Why our view on how investing in equity markets is unchanged Stay informed and gain insights into navigating today’s equity markets by reading the full blog 👇 #Investing #MarketConcentration #EquityAllocation

A great day so far at the REBA Future Forum and wonderful to see the level of interest in 4me, our flexible employee benefits platform. We're on stand 52, so still time to swing by if you're in the neighbourhood – before the treats are all gone! 😉 #REBAfuture #futureofwork #rewardandbenefits

Our thanks to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for hosting an incredible GIRO conference this week. The team has thoroughly enjoyed the inspiring talks and the opportunities to network and collaborate.   Our special thanks as well to those who attended Julien Masselot’s talk on the role of the risk function in building responsible insurance companies. Until next year... #GIRO2024 #GIROconf #insurance