Cardano participates and supports a variety of initiatives targeting different actors to address the plastic pollution crisis. One of the latest initiatives we supported was an investor statement calling petrochemical companies that produce plastic polymers to take stronger action towards plastics circularity. Read more here.
A Superfund is a consolidating pension scheme that takes on private Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes from their original sponsors. By consolidating these schemes, the Superfund aims to gain ‘economies of scale’ over individual schemes. Find out more in Judith Anunda’s recent article in the Pension’s Aspects magazine.
A well-organised LDI portfolio is essential for any pension scheme adopting a CDI strategy. Learn about the benefits of integrating bespoke LDI in this article.
The experience of 2022 focused many Trustees’ attention upon the shortcomings of their co-mingled pooled LDI funds. Learn more about Bespoke Liability Driven Investment (LDI) here.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword or a corporate social responsibility checkbox. It has become a strategic imperative that can drive business success, foster innovation and ensure long-term viability. Read more here.
Our latest edition includes articles on the options for DB schemes consultation, navigating M&A and insolvency trends: insights for trustees, ‘Ask the Analyst’ on statement of strategy and our key takeaways on the recent TPR guidance and TCFD reporting. Read more here.
The recent BHS judgment has significant implications for Directors’ and Officers’ insurers of distressed sponsors of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Read more here.
When it comes to sustainability, climate change is now front of mind for companies and their investors. But markets are also starting to wake up to what has long been a major blind spot: biodiversity loss.
In this final article of our exploring captives series, Andreas Vermeiren looks at how recent regulatory momentum could lead to increased interest and uptake of captives among UK corporates. Read more here.
Hamish Reeves, Managing Director and Michael McElligott, Director at Cardano Advisory discuss, how transaction may be a platform for enhancing journey plan and/or risk transfer solution, company insolvencies, the rise of challenging refinancings and restructuring and why Trustees should engage with sponsors around upcoming refinancings
In the next article in our series exploring our series exploring the use of captives for defined benefit (DB) schemes, Andreas Vermeiren CFA examines the various structures captives can take and the factors that determine their suitability for different companies.
