Client feedback

“In any major corporate transaction, time is of the essence. PSGS's pragmatic commercial approach helped us manage the pensions aspects of our group re-structure to ensure a positive outcome for all parties. ”
David Wilman,
CFO at Survitec Group
“PSGS were overall more professional than others.”
Paul Staniland,
Kier
“I found the trustee training really beneficial, highly recommended. I am not a trustee, I represent the employer and I think it will be valuable for me in future, having a better understanding of the trustees' perspective.”
Dave Strain,
Royal Yachting Association
“Very responsive to any queries we have and proactive in managing our scheme to the best. Very happy with the support we are getting.”
Caroline Rand ,
Historic Royal Palaces
“Brilliant to work with - inspiring confidence that risks are anticipated and well-managed, and adding huge value by sharing expertise and best practice.”
Mark Berry,
RM
“​Their pragmatic approach helps with quick and easy decision making. Another approach might have made things more difficult.”
Mark Assinder,
Bouygues

Opinions

Learn more about what is going on in the world of company pension schemes with PSGS's range of topical briefing notes, articles, opinion pieces and case studies. Covering key current pensions issues and the ever-changing legislative framework, these are valuable resources for pension trustees, pension scheme sponsors and others involved in the management of pension schemes.

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Date

Publication Type

Subject

Topic

December 2022

9 Dec 2022

Case study

Sale of problem subsidiary

Funding & investment

November 2022

17 Nov 2022

Case study

DC section transfer to master trust - RSPCA Pension Scheme

Legal & governance

June 2022

13 Jun 2022

Case study

PPF case: a lack of governance and poor internal controls

Hot topic

May 2022

26 May 2022

Case study

Corporate sale: negotiating improved pension scheme security

Funding & investment

February 2022

17 Feb 2022

Case study

Packaging small/medium schemes to achieve competitive buy out terms

Market trends

9 Feb 2022

Case study

Master trust selection and transition

Market trends

March 2021

30 Mar 2021

Case study

Helping trustees with a sponsor covenant self-assessment

Legal & governance

February 2021

8 Feb 2021

Case study

GMP equalisation

Hot topic

February 2020

19 Feb 2020

Case study

Reducing the risk of sponsor insolvency

Funding & investment

14 Feb 2020

Case study

Trustees in Valentine’s Day slog

Legal & governance

January 2020

22 Jan 2020

Case study

How a leading commercial bank benefits from using a healthcare trust

Legal & governance

December 2019

16 Dec 2019

Case study

Sole trusteeship & a successful small scheme buy in

Wind up/buy out

November 2019

6 Nov 2019

Case study

Regulated apportionment arrangement (RAA)

Wind up/buy out

October 2019

14 Oct 2019

Case study

Fiduciary manager selection

Legal & governance

May 2019

23 May 2019

Case study

Small scheme investment

Funding & investment

March 2019

15 Mar 2019

Case study

PPF+ buyout

Wind up/buy out

September 2018

4 Sep 2018

Case study

Lessons learned from a £600m buy in

Wind up/buy out

August 2018

17 Aug 2018

Case study

Developing a long term strategy with a scheme sponsor

Funding & investment

July 2018

10 Jul 2018

Case study

Delivering interim secretarial support

Hot topic

June 2018

27 Jun 2018

Case study

Achieving efficiencies across multiple pension schemes

Legal & governance

April 2018

5 Apr 2018

Case study

Smooth operations

Hot topic

January 2018

9 Jan 2018

Case study

The Papa John’s journey: from 49% funded to fully bought out

Wind up/buy out

October 2017

18 Oct 2017

Case study

Improving the value of legal advice

Legal & governance

13 Oct 2017

Case study

Improving scheme management to ensure compliance

Market trends

July 2017

11 Jul 2017

Case study

Effective pension project management & delivery

Legal & governance

June 2017

15 Jun 2017

Case study

Benefiting from outsourced pensions management

Hot topic

May 2017

2 May 2017

Case study

Pension scheme budget efficiency

Legal & governance

March 2017

23 Mar 2017

Case study

Trust as a principal employer

Legal & governance

January 2017

18 Jan 2017

Case study

Pension scheme budget management & monitoring

Legal & governance

February 2016

24 Feb 2016

Case study

Kick starting a stalling pension scheme wind up

Wind up/buy out

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