Trade union briefing, Q4 2025

In this briefing we review the pensions content of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and discuss the latest CDC news.

First Actuarial case studies

Standard Group

Independent trustee ZEDRA approached First Actuarial to help take the Standard Group (UK) Pension Scheme through a £26m buy-in and wind-up. First Actuarial supported the Trustee throughout the process, with its end-to-end risk transfer service.

BSRIA

First Actuarial delivered a cost-effective new governance framework to meet the requirements of the general code of practice for the trustees of the BSRIA Pension Scheme.

Usdaw

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