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The Building Blocks of a Successful Defined Benefit Endgame Strategy
The Building Blocks of a Successful Defined Benefit Endgame Strategy The Building Blocks of a Successful Defined Benefit Endgame Strategy In our recent article “The Long‑Term Future of Your Defined Benefit Pension Scheme”, we introduced the concept of the Defined Benefit (DB) endgame and the main routes schemes typically take as funding improves and risk…
Read MoreThe Long‑Term Future of Your Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
The Long‑Term Future of Your Defined Benefit Pension Scheme A defined benefit pension scheme is one of the most enduring commitments an organisation makes. As funding levels improve and investment risk reduces, the focus naturally shifts from short‑term management to a more strategic question: how do we secure members’ benefits properly, while bringing greater certainty…
Read MoreUnio Health View | Episode 1
Unio Health View | Episode 1 Is your health and wellbeing benefit spend delivering real value, or simply becoming a growing cost? Brian McKiernan, Head of Business Development, and Lisa Kendrick APA, Health Insurance Consultant, share practical insights in our latest Unio Health View Webinar Series, helping employers navigate health insurance market shifts and rising…
Read MoreThe Gold Narrative
The Gold Narrative Gold is a “Marmite” asset – loved by some and ignored by most, The Gold Narrative argues that its recent rally reflects short-term trading effects and heightened geopolitical uncertainty rather than underlying fundamentals. A 4 minute read. The Marmite Metal There are few assets like gold. The vast majority of investors do…
Read MoreSing for Simon Competition
Unio Employee Benefits is delighted to partner with the Dublin Simon Community for the launch of their “Sing for Simon” campaign 2024. We have TWO tickets to give away for the charity concert featuring the RTE Concert Orchestra and an array of special guests. CLICK HERE TO ENTER Join us for a night of uplifting…
Read MoreTrump’s Second Try
This month’s Global Macro Council focused on Trump’s second term. The tenor of that term is becoming clearer with the nomination of new cabinet members. Two major risks are emerging. Firstly, the response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration could lead to supply chain disruptions and strained relations between the US, China, and Europe.…
Read MoreTrump 2.0 – Implications
Donald Trump will be president of the United States for the second time, a development that will dramatically alter the course of American society and have many implications for the world order.
Read MoreRe-Globalising Trade
In an intense year of elections, the most consequential is America’s, which besides many other factors, will have decisive implications for trade.
Read MoreBudget 2025 Highlights
Unio Employee Benefits Budget 2025 highlights The Finance Bill will be published next week and we will monitor it for any further developments.
Read MoreStandard Fund Threshold Set to Increase
The report of the independent examination of the Standard Fund Threshold has recommended changes reflecting developments in pensions and wage growth.
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