Corporate advisory services

Corporate advisory for pension schemes provides strategic guidance to employers on the design, funding, governance and risk management of workplace pensions. It helps organisations align DB and DC pension arrangements with broader business objectives while meeting regulatory requirements.

Employers should review their retirement benefit strategy regularly, particularly following regulatory changes, significant shifts in workforce demographics, changes in financial position, or when assessing the ongoing affordability and competitiveness of their benefits package.

Employers can manage DB pension risk through strategies such as liability management exercises, funding and investment strategy optimisation, scheme design review, and long-term risk transfer solutions. Effective governance and ongoing monitoring are also key to controlling exposure.

Strong governance ensures pension schemes are well-managed, compliant and making well-informed decisions. It supports effective oversight of risk, improves accountability, and helps deliver better long-term outcomes for both employers and members.

Support for legacy arrangements typically includes assessing funding positions, exploring de-risking options, improving governance structures, and developing long-term strategies to reduce volatility and manage liabilities more effectively.