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How can we turn demographic aging into innovation and growth Aging isn't just a challenge — it's an opportunity for innovation and growth. Our expert Katharina Utermöhl explains how demographic aging can fuel progress and reshape industries. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 10

Should credit still form part of DB strategy ahead of buyin For years, investment-grade credit has formed a fundamental part of investment strategies for DB schemes seeking to hedge movements in insurer pricing before securing a bulk annuity. This made sense when insurers themselves were heavy buyers of corporate bonds, but that dynamic has shifted. This shift can be partly explained by the capital charges insurers face; more specifically, the combination of current market dynamics and the capital charge framework makes gilts significantly more appealing. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 10

What will bond markets think of the new Fed chair Following Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Federal Reserve Chair, James Bilson, Fixed Income Strategist, Global Unconstrained Fixed Income at Schroders, examines the most relevant policy considerations for fixed income investors. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 10

PPF release latest PPF7800 figures for January 2026 This update provides the latest estimated funding position, based on adjusting the scheme valuation data supplied to The Pensions Regulator as part of the schemes’ annual scheme returns, on a section 179 (s179) basis, for the defined benefit pension schemes potentially eligible for entry to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF). Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 10

Pension pitfalls putting employers at growing risk of errors Employers are in danger of falling into ‘pension pitfalls’ created by complex pension legislation and increased minimum wage, claims Hymans Robertson. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 10

Roses are red loves here to stay single in retirement-£230k With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, new analysis reveals how single retirees need almost £230,000 more in their pension pot than couples to achieve a ‘moderate’ standard of living in retirement. Standard Life compares the pension savings needed by single and couple pensioners to achieve Pension UK’s Retirement Living Standards: ‘minimum’, ‘moderate’, and ‘comfortable’ Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 10

£70bn pension risk transfer market forecast in 2026 The UK’s pension risk transfer market is poised for growth in 2026, with activity expected to surpass 2025 as larger schemes undertake more de-risking transactions. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 10

February 2026 Edition of the Actuarial Post Magazine Welcome to our first edition of 2026. With Venezuela and Greenland, not to mention ICE, dominating the world stage we have also had, closer to home, the regulators busy with FRC publishing Technical Actuarial Guidance and the FCA seeking views on how the insurance industry can help more people access products to support families if they become critically ill or die. Our cover story is from Jake Sloan from Appian stating that 2026 is the year AI in insurance moves from experiment to enterprise. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Monday Feb 9

Regulators must be wary of adding costs and complexity The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has responded to the current FCA consultation “Adapting our requirements for a changing pensions market” which closes this week. The consultation seeks industry views on rules proposed by the FCA to better support consumers using digital pension planning tools and consumers making non-advised decisions to transfer DC pensions. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Monday Feb 9

Standard Life complete BPA with the Deloitte DB Pension Plan Standard Life has concluded a £700 million Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) transaction with the Deloitte UK pension scheme (DUKPS, or ‘the Scheme’) section of the Pensions Master Plan, securing the benefits of all pensioner and deferred members of the legacy defined benefit scheme. The transaction completed in January 2026 and is to be followed by an accelerated move to full buyout by April 2026. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Feb 9

London and Tokyo start strong US markets set to flatline New record in sight for FTSE 100. Gold and Silver extend Friday’s gains. Nikkei briefly breaches 57,000 after Takaichi claims a landslide. US stocks futures flat. Software sell-off presents opportunities for the brave. US CPI inflation in focus. Oil prices plummet as Saudi Arabia cuts Asian export prices Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Feb 9

Tech and software stocks lead global markets lower FTSE opens down this morning. Bank of England keeps interest rates flat in a close vote. US stock futures move lower as big tech continues to struggle. Gold sees prices fall as traders take profits. Oil prices on track to post first weekly decline in six weeks. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday Feb 6

5 ways machine learning is transforming portfolio management Pardeep Bassi from WTW looks at how machine learning and AI are giving insurers a measurable edge in portfolio management - and are quickly becoming a core capability across the industry. Insurers are navigating fast-moving markets, shifting performance, and growing data volumes. Machine learning and AI can turn complexity into clarity by spotting what’s changing, explaining why, and guiding action with confidence. Used appropriately, machine learning speeds analysis, strengthens decisions, and reduces manual effort without compromising governance. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Friday Feb 6

Funding for DB schemes makes more progress at start of 2026 Fully hedged scheme sees small funding level increase over January50% hedged scheme also improves position over the monthEncouraging start to 2026 following funding gains in 2025 Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Friday Feb 6

Vote to hold rates closer than expected Mercer and XPS group comment as Bank of England vote to hold rates was closer than expected Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Feb 5

BoE holds interest rates following festive inflation rebound Standard Life, Wealth Club and Schroders comment as the Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% in its first meeting of the year. Decision underlines policy makers’ cautious approach to further easing, following December’s Christmas-fuelled rebound in inflation. New ‘neutral rate’ could be higher than 2008- 2022 historic lows Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Feb 5

London Market remains a global leader but challenges remain The London Market has doubled in size over the last c.10 years. It is worth $187bn in GWP, up 17% from 2022. It now contributes £61bn to overall UK GDP and 37% of “City” GDP, vs £49bn in 2020.The London Market has outpaced global market growth, increasing its overall share to 8.7% in 2024, albeit its rate of growth has lagged some competitor jurisdictions. London remains larger (at $187bn) than all other global insurance hubs combined Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Thursday Feb 5

Stocks under pressure ahead of key central bank meetings FTSE drifts ahead of BoE and ECB rate decisions. Another $3.5bn buyback from Shell despite Q4 earnings miss. US stock futures down after bruising session for tech shares. Alphabet drops 2% after-hours despite cloud blowout. Brent Crude down 2% ahead of US-Iranian talks Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Feb 5

The future for professional trustees in a changing market Our recent conversations with professional trustees reveal mixed views about a future shaped by regulatory change and the direction of the DB pensions market. Policy and regulatory shifts around new endgame options are prompting many schemes to reassess their long-term goals. The Pensions Regulator (TPR) encourages trustees changing endgame to review their governance structure, and think about whether the trustee board has the experience and expertise to carry out the endgame strategy effectively. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Wednesday Feb 4

Beazley agree £8bn Zurich buyout as Iran tensions dominate FTSE 100 scales fresh heights as its defensive qualities shine. Energy stocks and miners benefit as Middle East tensions rise. Insurer Beazley agrees £8 billion takeover by Zurich. End of US partial government shutdown set to provide a little lift. Companies are showing hesitancy to spend as the AI revolution rolls on. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Feb 4

Older retirees lose out falling into best/worst income gap Older retirees have most to lose by falling into the best/worst income gap, Just Group analysis reveals·Gap between the best and worst annuity rates increases with age. Retirees waiting until later in life to buy a Guaranteed Income for Life (GIfL) solution risk missing out on thousands of pounds extra by failing to shop around for the best deal. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Feb 4

6 key ingredients to an effective cancer prevention strategy Globally, cancer is one of the most common conditions being faced, which in turn is leading to rising costs according to our Global Medical Trends 2026. Every year in the U.K., there are approximately 385,400 new cases of cancer. But while survival rates have more than doubled in the last 40 years, from 24 per cent to 50 per cent, treatment often involves lengthy recovery times, which can negatively impact business operations and productivity. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 3

Missing wills and pensions cause inheritance delays New research from Canada Life reveals a widespread lack of awareness about where important family documents and financial policies are kept, leaving millions at risk of unnecessary stress, delays and even penalties during periods of bereavement. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 3

World Cancer Day: Only 17% of employers focus on cancer The very latest research from the employee benefits experts at Everywhen shows that only 17% of employers will be focussing their employee health and wellbeing support on serious illnesses such as cancer this year. This is concerning given that cancer rates are increasing, with an estimated 3.5 million people in the UK living with cancer in 2025, compared to around 3 million in 2020. Posted in: Life - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 3

Gold glistens again, Musk’s mega-merger and India trade deal FTSE 100 nudges up in early trade. Gold has rebounded to start the week, as speculators look to take advantage of last week’s slump. Elon Musk has announced intention to combine SpaceX and xAI to create a $1.25 trillion company. Donald Trump has announced plans to cut India trade tariffs from 50% to 18%, buoying stock markets. The oil price has fallen on news that the US is in talks with Iran in a bid to ease tensions in the Middle East Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Feb 3

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