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24 February, 2025

Beyond the waterfall: Embrace flexibility in collateral management.

Our dynamic cash flow management delivers agility and adaptability, essential for navigating today's financial challenges.

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7 January, 2025

Liquid alternatives: A different way to diversify?

From dizzying politics to eye-watering levels of inflation, the last two years have proven challenging for UK investors.

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16 August, 2024

The dangers of following the herd

Could the rise of passive investing spell disaster for a consolidated master trust market?

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21 May, 2024

The only game in town?

Why defined benefit schemes need to think differently about the endgame.

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8 May, 2024

The member benefits of market consolidation

How we ensure service continuity for members transitioning into the SEI Master Trust

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17 April, 2024

Just how should we assess value for money (VFM)?

The FCA will consult on a new VFM framework soon. Our DC team argue for a definition of ‘value’ that covers more than just costs.

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15 April, 2025

Tariffs have roiled capital markets. Investors are best served by staying the course.

Large market swings are not the norm, but they happen somewhat regularly.

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11 April, 2025

Tariff turmoil: What's happening in the global economy?

Negotiations are in order while trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to escalate.

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11 April, 2025

The bottom line on tariffs

What tariffs really mean for prices, profits, and portfolios—and how to talk about them with clients.

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11 April, 2025

Tariffs, uncertainty, and inflation

History has shown that staying the course often leads to better outcomes than trying to time the market.

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11 April, 2025

The only certainty is uncertainty

Global equity markets, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Index, posted modest losses for the first quarter of 2025.

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7 April, 2025

Tariffs tax equity markets

President Trump’s “liberation day” tariff announcement has been anything but liberating for investors.

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4 April, 2025

SEI Forward

“In like a lion” certainly held true for the first quarter of 2025.

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3 April, 2025

Quarterly economic outlook

The optimism among U.S. investors that greeted Trump’s election has been completely unwound. Read SEI's Economic Outlook.

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24 March, 2025

Central bank depository March 2025

Policymakers riff on tariffs.

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11 March, 2025

Global equity markets get in the mix amid volatility

Our February market commentary.

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7 March, 2025

Trump trade war whiplash.

President Trump’s trade war with two close U.S. allies and China is constantly in flux.

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24 February, 2025

Beyond the waterfall: Embrace flexibility in collateral management.

Our dynamic cash flow management delivers agility and adaptability, essential for navigating today's financial challenges.

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10 February, 2025

Stocks begin 2025 on a positive note

January market commentary.

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10 February, 2025

Central bank depository

Monetary policy is all over the map.

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7 February, 2025

Trump’s trade war: Not tariff-ic.

The possible imposition of tariffs on Canada and Mexico and the actual implementation of a 10% across-the-board tariff on China have the potential to increase prices and lower economic growth.

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10 January, 2025

A single-market rising tide fails to lift all stock boats.

Our fourth-quarter market commentary.

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7 January, 2025

Liquid alternatives: A different way to diversify?

From dizzying politics to eye-watering levels of inflation, the last two years have proven challenging for UK investors.

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7 January, 2025

The year ahead: Navigating Trump 2.0

Our fourth-quarter economic outlook.

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3 January, 2025

SEI Forward

Global investors weathered quite a year in 2024, including global central bank pivots to easy monetary policy, voter pivots to opposition parties, rapidly rising national debt levels, and escalating geopolitical strife.

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23 December, 2024

Central bank depository

Policy rates in the advanced economies will likely ease further in 2025.

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6 December, 2024

U.S. and Pacific markets surge while others diverge

November market commentary

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27 September, 2024

Could the proposed VFM framework do more harm than good?

Groupthink could pose a threat to the UK master trust market.

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16 August, 2024

The dangers of following the herd

Could the rise of passive investing spell disaster for a consolidated master trust market?

White flags blow in the breeze on a bright, sunny day.
21 May, 2024

The only game in town?

Why defined benefit schemes need to think differently about the endgame.

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8 May, 2024

Case study: Navigating one scheme’s integration post-acquisition

We acquired the Atlas Master Trust in 2021, and we're using the experience we gained to ensure that the next consolidation goes as smoothly.

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8 May, 2024

The member benefits of market consolidation

How we ensure service continuity for members transitioning into the SEI Master Trust

value-for-money-piggy-banks
17 April, 2024

Just how should we assess value for money (VFM)?

The FCA will consult on a new VFM framework soon. Our DC team argue for a definition of ‘value’ that covers more than just costs.

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18 March, 2024

Spring Budget 2024—an opportunity missed?

In this blog post, our DC team reflect on this year’s Spring Budget announcement, asking whether the proposed measures really tackle the right issues.

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8 March, 2024

Optimal portfolios for optimal investors

Why blending manager skill with factor strategies creates optimal active portfolios.

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23 January, 2024

Mansion House Reforms: Is market consolidation the only way?

When Jeremy Hunt delivered his Mansion House speech in July of last year, it was the UK pension regime that took centre stage.

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30 November, 2023

COP26 and pension schemes

How governments are working to reduce carbon emissions.

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17 November, 2023

Standing the test of time

Three reasons the SEI Master Trust has what it takes in an increasingly competitive market.

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8 November, 2023

The General Code: How prepared are you?

It appears The Pensions Regulator may finally publish its General Code, previously known as the Single Code of Practice.

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11 September, 2023

Staying the course

How defined benefit (DB) schemes can navigate today’s macroeconomic environment.

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6 September, 2023

Navigating the cost of living crisis: the SEI glidepath

With the cost of living crisis eroding the savings of millions of UK pensioners, we ask how investors can target real, long-term growth in the current, inflationary environment.

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7 August, 2023

Navigating the cost of living crisis

As millions of UK savers feel the pinch, how can defined contribution (DC) schemes communicate with employers around the cost of living crisis?

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18 July, 2023

How could fiduciary management help your scheme?

In this interview, David Hodgson—a client director for consultant, MHM Pension Services Ltd (MHM)—asks SEI’s Charles Marandu about the advantages of fiduciary management.

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11 July, 2023

ESG’s role in manager research

Our four key considerations when we rate our managers and their role in upholding sustainable investing standards.

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26 April, 2023

SEI Master Trust: Celebrating 15+ years of investment excellence

What does it take to run an ‘investment-led’ master trust?

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26 April, 2023

15+ years of investment excellence: a case study

How our investment strategy helped this client target better retirement outcomes for their employees.

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6 April, 2023

Six steps to building resilient portfolios

Following the aftermath of the 2022 LDI crisis, responsible risk management is more important than ever.

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6 April, 2023

Our holistic approach to risk management: a case study

A fiduciary model helped one client to shorten their journey to buyout.

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6 April, 2023

Risk management: more than the sum of its parts?

Why defined benefit (DB) schemes need to consider risk factors in aggregate.

23 March, 2023

Crossing the divide: Tackling the ownership crisis in pensions

Latest research helps unpack the issues at the heart of low scheme member engagement

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3 March, 2023

Roundtable recap: fiduciary management after a period of market crisis

The lessons learned from the liability-driven investment market crisis.

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16 February, 2023

SEI’s investment stewardship programme goes from strength to strength

Few would argue that the last three years have been chaotic. And that’s putting it lightly. But there may still be cause for celebration.

24 January, 2023

LDI crisis is a 'stark reminder' on governance, diversification and risk management

Why trustees should consider their approach in these areas going forward.

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17 January, 2023

Sustainable investing at SEI – our approach

If you think ESG (environmental, social and governance) is an overused acronym that has lost all meaning, perhaps a more structured approach can bring it to life.

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17 January, 2023

A new acronym for ESG?

Our vision of ESG investing

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19 December, 2022

Creating an ownership mindset

How to help foster better member engagement when so few people pay attention to their pension.

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12 December, 2022

Why synthetic assets might not be such a good idea

As some pension schemes look to synthetic assets for growth exposure, we argue for careful consideration of the macroeconomic picture.

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28 November, 2022

New paper discusses SEI’s approach to recent market volatility

After a tumultuous month for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, finally it seems as if the dust might settle…

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27 October, 2022

Case study: Managing separate schemes with the same sponsor

Find out how we developed custom solutions for three separate schemes with the same sponsor

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20 October, 2022

Risk control saw scheme strengthen through pandemic

SEI took action the year before COVID-19, which helped a transport and logistics pension scheme withstand the economic impact of the pandemic.

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12 October, 2022

Partnership approach with private equity transforms pension liability

Empowering trustees to take control

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12 October, 2022

Dynamic de-risking puts car dealer in driving seat to full funding

On the right road to better investment performance

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7 October, 2022

Transforming an operational patchwork into a streamlined investment office

Partnering to bridge the gap between providers and technology

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22 September, 2022

Self-sufficiency end-game solution for a large engineering firm

This end-game solution for defined benefit schemes has trustees and employees together till the end

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22 September, 2022

Creating a bespoke solution for a global engineering and manufacturing firm

How their funding level progressed.

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14 September, 2022

Endgame solutions for defined benefit schemes

We can help you choose the right path to your final destination.

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16 August, 2022

Making sense of ESG data

Part 2: Thinking about carbon data.

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case-study
30 July, 2022

DIY buy-in end-game solution for a global distribution company

This end-game solution for defined benefit schemes holds low-risk assets and hedges longevity risk.

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28 July, 2022

Using a master trust to provide effective governance

Developing a flexible solution with a customised investment strategy.

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28 July, 2022

Increase members' retirement spending power

Learn how our customised glide paths can potentially increase members' savings in retirement.

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28 July, 2022

Buy-in end-game solution for a company in the UK mining sector

This end-game solution for defined benefit schemes allows trustees to hold an insurance policy as an asset, whilst retaining pension payment responsibility.

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28 July, 2022

Making sense of ESG data

Part 1: How do we assess reporting around ESG?

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21 July, 2022

Buyout endgame solution for a retail high street client

This endgame solution for defined benefit schemes transfers all of a scheme’s assets and liabilities to an insurer.

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30 June, 2022

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in asset management

Necessary measures for progress. A look at industry data for observations and perspectives.

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6 October, 2021

Alternative investments for pension schemes

An introduction to alternative investments: Can your scheme handle more illiquidity?

9 June, 2021

The benchmark timing mismatch for performance reporting on private equity investments

How to collect the most accurate and up-to-date information for your reporting.

9 June, 2021

Operational due diligence: Identify red flags before committing to an alternative investment

Investors need to use caution when considering alternative investments. Knowing the basics of a strong due diligence process can help reduce the risk of fraudulent activity.

9 June, 2021

Questions institutional investors should ask when considering an investment management partner

Whether searching for a new consultant, a fiduciary manager or reviewing an existing investment partner, make sure you are asking the right questions about operational due diligence.

Institutional Investors