Housing Briefing, January 2025: 10 challenges and opportunities for 2025

2025 promises to be a busy year for the sector’s schemes. And with reforms, legislation and targets coming on stream, housing associations will face challenges old and new. In this briefing we identify 10 key challenges and opportunities for the sector’s pension schemes.

First Actuarial case studies

Usdaw

Trade union Usdaw selected First Actuarial to transform its scheme administration, resulting in improved quality and time-cost savings.

Southern Co-op

First Actuarial's fiduciary management consultants guided the trustees of Southern Co-op through their provider review, delivering fee savings.

Oil and Gas Industry

Oil and gas company DB scheme wind-up resulted in generous transfers for members and £3m surplus for employer, with First Actuarial’s help.