The Clara effect - security for members and clarity for sponsors
Focused on securing the full pension promise for every member
Lowering the risk and accelerating the journey to buy-out
Clara-Pensions is the member-first consolidator for defined benefit pension schemes. We are a purpose-built company with a single, clear focus - protecting the interests of and delivering results for our members.
UK companies can now transfer the burden of their pension liabilities to Clara, freeing them to focus on their future growth.
Clara brings defined benefit pension schemes together with robust governance. The effect is clear. Members have more secure pensions and companies have the certainty to focus on growing their business.
The Pensions Regulator publishes guidance for trustees and employers considering Clara
In June 2020 The Pensions Regulator launched their assessment regime for consolidators like Clara. They've now published what they expect trustees and sponsors to have considered if they think a superfund or consolidator is right for their members. At Clara we've welcomed the new guidance.
Clara-Pensions adds Wilton Re as an additional capital partner
Clara-Pensions, the member-first consolidator for defined benefit pension schemes, today (15 October 2020) announces that Wilton Re Overseas Limited, a member of the Wilton Re Group of companies, will join Sixth Street, the global investment firm, in supporting the further growth and development of Clara-Pensions.
Significant and positive step for pension scheme members and their sponsors. Clara looks forward to receiving full approval under the new guidance and welcoming our first members later this year.
Ashley Smith joins Clara-Pensions as General Counsel
Former CMS Partner and consultant to lead legal work for pensions consolidator | Continued growth of core Clara team reflects growing interest in ‘safer pensions’
Clara-Pensions, the member-first consolidator for defined benefit pension schemes, today announces it has appointed Steve Groves to be a member of its corporate Board.
Encouraging consolidation will drive greater security for members and realise investment for the UK
Pension consolidators can deliver a more secure future for defined benefit pension scheme members over the next decade, according to Clara-Pensions. Continuing to regulate these vehicles as pension schemes will enable the UK to deliver safer pensions, rather than a weakened form of insurance.
TPG Sixth Street Partners announced as capital provider to Clara-Pensions
Clara-Pensions, the member-first consolidator for defined benefit pension schemes, today (19 December 2018) announces that TPG Sixth Street Partners (TSSP), the global credit investment firm with $29 billion in assets under management, will become its provider of long-term capital.
