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Pot of gold?

Professional Pensions | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:19 To read this article you must be a subsriber

Each month DC World asks readers for their views. This month we ask: Would early access to pension pots encourage greater saving or generate insufficient retirement funds?

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DC World poll: Do you agree that straight through processing (STP) should be made the industry standard for DC investment transactions?

Yes – wherever this is practically possible. From Towers Watson point of view as one of the pioneers of STP (SWIFTNet funds ISO20022) it is already established as an industry standard especially within the third party administrator (TPA) arena.  For example, across all of Towers Watson’s TPA DC clients we are currently investing over 90% of all new contributions via STP. We believe Towers Watson are currently transacting via STP with the highest number of investment managers compared with other TPAs.

Professional Pensions | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:19 To read this article you must be a subsriber

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The illusion of change: assessing the changes to retirement income

Since the coalition government came to power in May the retirement income industry has seen unprecedented change – not least the launch of a consultation on abolishing the Age 75 rule. This is a subject close to the hearts of many within the retirement income market and has been greeted with almost universal enthusiasm.

Professional Pensions | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:19 To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Webb: Strong state pension the ‘foundation’ for workplace saving

Pensions minister Steve Webb has highlighted the need to develop a strong State pension to help people build up a decent level of retirement income. Speaking at the ABI Savings and Protection conference on 13 July the minister outlined his commitment to change saying that “a strong state pension is the foundation for the modern pensions world especially as we move towards a defined contribution market.”

Professional Pensions | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:18 To read this article you must be a subsriber

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OECD: Chilean retirement system the answer to UK pensions crisis

The UK should look at the Chilean retirement system’s multi-fund structure as it develops the default fund set-up for NEST, Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development principal economist Pablo Antolin-Nicolas has said.

Professional Pensions | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:18 To read this article you must be a subsriber

TPR’s stand on incentives under fire

The Pensions Regulator’s strengthened guidance on transfer incentives is permeated by a “presumption of guilt”, industry figures have said.

Professional Pensions | 29 Jul 2010 | 11:18 To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Reinvigorating retirement savings

Following recent government announcements on annuity reform the issue of minimum income requirements has caused concern, as Sebastian Cheek reports

Professional Pensions | 29 Jul 2010 | 09:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

Feature: Cash makes a comeback

Laura Blows discovers how investors found cash a safe haven during the recent period of market volatility, and how this in turn affected the way cash is managed by investors

Professional Pensions | 29 Jul 2010 | 09:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

Flexibility at a price?

The consultation to end compulsory annuitisation should lead to increased flexibility for retirees. Helen Morrissey asks if this is the case

Professional Pensions | 22 Jul 2010 | 09:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

Putting your house in order

Laura Blows finds out how CRC energy efficiency regulations for corporate bodies will affect scheme trustees, and looks at the likely financial impact of the rules on property investments

Professional Pensions | 22 Jul 2010 | 09:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

Contingent Assets: Another brick in the wall

Businesses with pension deficits are starting to utilise property to finance the gap. Laura Blows finds out how companies are using property as a contingent asset and the advantage of these types of arrangements

Professional Pensions | 15 Jul 2010 | 12:13 To read this article you must be a subsriber

What’s around the corner?

The panellists discuss their expectations for the rental market, taking into account a cost-cutting public sector and close examination of index data. They also consider the effect of the refinancing of property-related debt on the market

Professional Pensions | 15 Jul 2010 | 12:10 To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Paradise postponed

Vince Smith-hughes explains the options facing retirees who can’t afford to stop working

Professional Pensions | 08 Jul 2010 | 09:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

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