Investment services

Our expertise, your future. We think in generations, not quarters, to build better futures for everyone.

Why Hymans?

Our services cover both public and private sector defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) investment. Whatever the circumstances, we have the experience and expertise to exceed expectations.

We work with our clients to build investment strategies that deliver better outcomes, using the expertise we’ve gathered through advising some of the biggest pension schemes in the UK. Our firm has supported public sector pensions for over a century now – so we truly understand the meaning of long-term investment.

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How we help

One size definitely does not fit all: we get to know our clients so we can give them carefully crafted solutions. Because all clients have different requirements, we match our people accordingly, recommending expert, action-oriented thought leaders who listen hard and speak up for their convictions.

We’re independent, so our advice isn’t driven by a central research engine. We believe our research is simply another information source for our consultants, who then combine their knowledge and expertise to deliver the best advice for you. It’s not about the flavour of the month: it’s about helping clients make informed decisions.

Every investment manager and strategy we recommend is assessed and rated on their ability to manage responsible investment risks. We look for evidence that managers recognise the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors on investment decisions and are responsible stewards of clients’ capital.

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Our firm works with 75% of the UK’s Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds. We have the highest number of LGPS investment consulting clients in the industry, working with funds and pools on a full-time and project basis. We’ve worked with the LGPS since its inception, demonstrating our commitment to public-sector pensions.

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We’ve advised dozens of DB schemes – from £5m to £5bn of assets – on buy-in investment strategies to make their risk transfer transactions smooth and trouble-free. We help DB schemes achieve excellence in endgames, cutting through the complexity to develop and execute a strategy that puts member outcomes first. We can help you identify the right endgame for your scheme and smooth your journey towards it.

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Find out more about the investment services we offer.

Stewardship

We can support you to oversee and engage with your investment managers, fulfil fiduciary duties and achieve your investment objectives.

Charities

The right investment choices can make all the difference to your charity’s long-term success. As advisers to a large number of charities, alongside many other institutional investors, we’re ideally placed to help you achieve the long-term resilience your charity needs to deliver its purpose.

DB investment consulting

We work with clients to build resilient strategies that meet their needs with certainty. The result is the right assets in the right place to pay each benefit with confidence.

Horizon - Run-on service

Running on can unlock value for defined benefit (DB) schemes. It can also create meaningful opportunities to improve member outcomes. Horizon gives you the clarity, confidence and structure to decide whether it is right for you, and how to deliver it well.

Investment research

A diverse, knowledgeable team, recognised as industry subject matter experts.

Nature Hub

Our economic system is reliant on our environmental systems and the resources and services that nature provides.

Illiquid Investments

We believe less liquid assets can provide DC Schemes with the opportunity to improve returns and diversification, make progress towards ESG goals and ultimately improve outcomes for your members.

LGPS investment consulting

We work with clients to achieve specific ambitions and deliver better outcomes on LGPS investment strategy, pooling, responsible investment, government requirements and investment governance.

Building resilient DC investment portfolios

Helping you strengthen your investment strategy through capital, climate and continuity.

Investment performance reporting

Managing investments across multiple managers can make it difficult to get a clear view of overall portfolio performance. Our investment performance reporting service brings all your data together in one place, providing independent analysis and straightforward reporting to help you understand what's driving results and support informed decision-making.

Our service brings together performance data from all your investment managers into one clear, easy-to-read report. You'll get a complete picture of portfolio performance, supported by independent oversight and analysis of what's driving returns.

This service is particularly useful for organisations managing portfolios with multiple investment managers, including local government pension funds, charities and other institutional investors who need a consolidated view of performance.

Reports can be produced monthly, quarterly or to a timetable that suits your needs. Read our flyer to find out more, or get in touch with our specialists below.

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