Top stories

DCLG to consult on LGPS structure; ‘will not shy away’ from merger

The government will consult on reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to “achieve better value for money for taxpayers”, local government minister Brandon Lewis has announced.

21 May 2013 | 11:11 

Cloud computing use is a major government IT strategy

LGPS governance provisions will not be in place for 2014

Provisions for the Local Government Pension Scheme’s (LGPS) new governance structure will not be in place when the scheme goes live in April 2014, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) says.

21 May 2013 | 13:31

AMPS Conference: Industry ‘frustrated’ over pension liberation fraud

Police and regulatory action against pension liberation fraud is making progress, although much of the work is still taking place behind the scenes, delegates heard.

21 May 2013 | 13:02

Editor’s Picks

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Stop patronising Generation Y on saving

Hannah Brenton says young people's aversion to saving is not down to apathy

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Two years until the general election: What now for pensions?

The CBI's Neil Carberry calls for pensions stability

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TPR strikes the right balance on funding

Jack Jones examines the impact of The Pensions Regulators’ latest annual funding statement

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ECB considers going negative

Hannah Brenton analyses the central bank’s record rate cut and where it might turn next

Pensions Buzz

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Friday Buzz: DB-lite options dismissed

This week respondents air doubts about DB-lite, back calls to give TPR more powers, and are unconcerned about the regulator's use of secondees.

Case studies and backgrounds

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Removing the wedge

How changes to RPI could improve scheme funding

Deputy prime minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats Nick Clegg

Lib Dem ‘property from pensions’ plan: innovation or disaster?

Assessing plans allowing parents to access their lump-sum early to guarantee children's mortgages

Guides

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The Guide to Scheme Investment

Finding investment solutions for the pensions crisis

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DC and Auto-enrolment: September 2012

How partnerships are helping employers deal with auto-enrolment

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The Guide to Risk Reduction

How to reduce risk in volatile markets

Pensions library

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Good Practice Principles in Modelling Defined Contribution Pension Plans

The Pensions Institute provides 15 good practice principles in modelling defined contribution pension plans. These principles cover the issues such as: model specification and calibration, modelling quantifiable uncertainty, modelling member choices and modelling longevity risk.

 

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Don’t let it get out of hand: Keeping control of auto enrolment

After what has felt for many like an eternity, auto enrolment has finally arrived. As the UK's largest employers complete the process, now is an ideal time to consider some of the lessons learned so that employers with auto enrolment on the agenda for 2013, can avoid some of the pain and pitfalls that may occur along the way.

This whitepaper provides a checklist to ensure you are compliant with the new legislation.

 

 

Job of the week

Events

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WSB Healthcare Select 2013

23 May 2013

London, UK

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The Pensions and Benefits Show 2013

12 Jun 2013

London, UK