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A Strategic Framework for DB Surplus Management
With long-term interest rates having risen from 30+ year lows, many DB pension schemes are currently in a surplus position. As part of...
Charles Marandu
Mar 185 min read
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Case Study: Boutique Asset Manager
Helping a new entrant to gain insight, manage risk and drive marketability for a new product. Background  Boutique asset manager looking...
Charles Marandu
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Consolidation in UK Pensions - video discussion
A discussion of the trends, potential benefits and drawbacks of consolidation in UK pensions
Charles Marandu
Jul 26, 20241 min read
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Diversification? Are We Having a LTAF?
Traditionally, UK DC pension schemes have focused on investing in daily-traded assets like listed equities and bonds. This focus limited...
Charles Marandu
May 3, 20244 min read
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Governance and the Art of Organisational Success
Over the years I have worked closely with pension fund chairs and trustee boards in a wide range of situations - from the best of times...
Charles Marandu
Apr 24, 20243 min read
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Leveraging an Investment Portfolio - Not a Free Lunch!
The Financial Times (FT) recently published an article highlighting that 8 large US pension plans with assets totalling circa $1.5trn are...
Synthesis Enterprise Blog
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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Are Pension Funds Considering Bitcoin allocations?
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s original and most highly valued of the cryptocurrencies, and one which continues to grow over time in...
Synthesis Enterprise Blog
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Mansion House Reforms and the Generation of DB Surplus
In 2023, the UK Government announced its intention to act to unlock barriers to investment in productive private assets such as UK...
Synthesis Enterprise Blog
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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Investment Strategies for Pension Scheme Trustees
Investment Strategies for Pension Scheme Trustees As a trustee or sponsor of a UK pension scheme, you understand the importance of...
Synthesis Enterprise Blog
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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