Cutting through the complexity of defined benefits, focusing on your goals
We believe company pension schemes can still provide sustainable defined benefits — but it is much easier when they have the right processes in place. Through our “interactive identification workshop” we help the many scheme stakeholders agree targets and endpoints, which inform decisions on investment strategy, hedging and risk management at any stage of their journey.
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Investment strategy keeping the end in mind
Our systematic, framework-based approach keeps your specific end goals in clear focus and helps ensure all scheme stakeholders are on board. All our clients also benefit from our in-depth, proprietary research.
Pensions risk management integrated where you need it
We help you make a holistic assessment of the three key scheme risks— investment, funding and employer covenant— to improve planning and maintain a constructive dialogue with the sponsor.
Innovative asset allocation to deliver returns
Research shows this element of investment strategy has an outsized impact on returns, so it deserves special attention. Particularly during volatile markets, regular review is vital.
Deep and personal asset manager research and selection
We build relationships with investment managers through regular meetings as part of our rigorous evaluation process, rather than just looking at historical performance. We continuously monitor them for potential issues, including departures or unexpected performance.
Taking responsible investing seriously
Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) runs through everything we do – even in our own business. We help schemes and stakeholders travel their ESG journey together, crafting a comprehensive strategy, selecting managers, and meeting enhanced reporting requirements.
Getting your governance right
We help schemes think about issues such as unconscious bias and delegation, while simple but effective tools such as our CheckLog not only improve decision-making but enable you to react quickly and in line with your goals.
Making our technology work for you
Our in-house developed Fintech platform, ADA, uses cloud, AI and other technologies to deliver efficiency and insight to your scheme. It offers research support, risk and member analytics, and reveals where you could be saving vital costs.
Let us be your expert witness
Our experienced team can help resolve disagreements between trustees and sponsoring employers, or provide the quantum of loss assessments typically needed after an administrative or actuarial error.
Chief Investment Officer
Stanhope Pension Trust (Telent)
Head of Pension Investment and Risk
Xerox Final Salary Pension Scheme
Chair of Trustees
Reuters Pension Fund
Case Studies
Visualising the Endgame
Using our Framework-based Approach to get Back on Track
Making the Most of a Strong Position
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Key defined benefit contacts
If you would like to speak to a member of the team, please contact:
Head of Investment Consulting
I've spent my career designing and adapting investment strategies of my pension scheme clients to deliver improvements in their funding levels whilst closely managing risk.
Managing Director
I have over twenty years of experience in the pensions industry. I joined Redington in April 2019, and advise clients ranging in size from 100m to £20bn on all elements of investment.
Managing Director
I am a lead investment consultant to a number of UK DB pension scheme / foundation clients. I joined Redington in 2011 after nearly 9 years in capital markets at an investment bank.
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