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UK Pensions Awards 2013 - The Winners

Professional Pensions | 03 May 2013 | 06:27

Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2013.

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Providers warn DWP must monitor ‘true’ opt-out rate

The Department for Work and Pensions must monitor the overall rate of participation in auto-enrolment rather than focusing on opt-out rates, providers have warned.

Professional Pensions | 07 Mar 2013 | 07:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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BlackRock head of UK DC Rumbles stands down

BlackRock UK head of defined contribution Steve Rumbles has resigned from the company.

Professional Pensions | 06 Mar 2013 | 12:25 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

OTHER BLACKROCK ARTICLES

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Regulating master trusts

The Pensions Regulator has set its sights on master trusts. Rachel Dalton explores the implications.

Professional Pensions | 17 Jan 2013 | 08:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Investment 2013: where next for schemes?

Hannah Brenton looks at what pension funds will invest in over the coming year, and why.

Professional Pensions | 10 Jan 2013 | 08:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Solutions for smaller schemes

Modern investment strategies, which are generally more flexible and dynamic than older approaches, can bring major benefits for pension schemes. Yet the expertise and oversight required to implement such strategies can be burdensome and expensive, preventing many small and medium-sized schemes from adopting them.

Professional Pensions | 22 Nov 2012 | 12:37 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Asset managers failed on exec pay and disclosure in shareholder spring - FairPensions

Some asset managers display “inconsistent” voting strategies on remuneration and are reluctant to disclose voting behaviour, FairPensions research says.

Professional Pensions | 20 Nov 2012 | 11:54 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Master trust providers launch association to tackle industry concerns

UK master trust providers have launched a trade association in a bid to drive up governance standards and give the sector a “unified voice”.

Professional Pensions | 08 Nov 2012 | 13:07 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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The US fiscal cliff

Hannah Brenton looks at the automatic US spending cuts due at the end of the year if politicians fail to reach agreement on the deficit.

Professional Pensions | 18 Oct 2012 | 08:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Mercer, Aon and BlackRock reimburse member after investment blunder

Mercer, Aon and Blackrock must compensate a scheme member whose fund was depleted when invested incorrectly following an enhanced transfer exercise.

Professional Pensions | 10 Oct 2012 | 13:07 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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FSA fines BlackRock £9.5m for client money breaches

The Financial Services Authority has fined BlackRock Investment Management Limited £9.5m for client money breaches.

Professional Pensions | 11 Sep 2012 | 11:02 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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BlackRock denies strategy change after third major appointment

BlackRock has denied the company is undergoing a strategic overhaul in the light of several new appointments.

Professional Pensions | 07 Sep 2012 | 13:05 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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BlackRock appoints Kitts and Tunningley to senior institutional roles

BlackRock has announced the appointments of Anro Kitts and Andy Tunningley to the top levels of its UK institutional client business.

Professional Pensions | 05 Sep 2012 | 10:42 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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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.

 

 

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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