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Better DC diversification ‘could boost members’ pots by 5%’

Professional Pensions | 17 May 2013 | 15:44

Defined contribution (DC) investment services are “inferior” to those available to defined benefit (DB) funds, according to a report.

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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.

Professional Pensions | 17 May 2013 | 12:59

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Exclusive: Pot follows member scheme launched for film industry

Helm Godfrey has launched a multi-employer, auto-enrolment compliant pension scheme for the film industry.

Professional Pensions | 17 May 2013 | 12:24

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Bulk annuity market up 80% in Q1

The bulk annuity market enjoyed a brisk start to the year with £876m of transactions being completed in the first quarter according to research by Barnett Waddingham.

Professional Pensions | 17 May 2013 | 11:37

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LGP forward funds fifth student accommodation deal

Legal and General Property (LGP) has agreed to forward fund a £25.7m student accommodation scheme pre-let to the University of the Arts London.

Professional Pensions | 17 May 2013 | 11:32

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Government should decide best charging structure – B&CE

The government should prescribe the method of charging for pension schemes for the industry, master trust provider B&CE says.

Professional Pensions | 17 May 2013 | 11:08

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European regulator consults on single EU personal pensions market

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has opened a consultation on how to create a single market for personal pension products.

Professional Pensions | 17 May 2013 | 11:05

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Member call volumes up by a quarter last year

The number of scheme members contacting call centres for information about their pensions has grown significantly over the last year, says Equiniti Paymaster.

Professional Pensions | 16 May 2013 | 12:21

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Barclays C&ES hires Hilton as business development head

Barclays Corporate and Employer Solutions (C&ES) has appointed Richard Hilton as a director and head of business development.

Professional Pensions | 16 May 2013 | 12:05

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Aviva life and pensions new business down on 2012

Aviva has posted its weakest quarter for new business in 15 months for its UK life and pensions arm, as restructuring continues at the insurance giant.

Professional Pensions | 16 May 2013 | 11:34

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Thomas Miller Investment appoints Trickett as non-exec director

Thomas Miller Investment has appointed Paul Trickett as non-executive director.

Professional Pensions | 16 May 2013 | 10:34

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Treasury shreds 350,000 Equitable Life victims' details

The Treasury has admitted destroying a disc which contained the details of 350,000 Equitable Life victims' names and addresses.

Professional Pensions | 16 May 2013 | 10:03

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Contractual enrolment ‘does not replace auto-enrolment duties’

Contractually enrolling staff into a scheme does not relieve employers of their statutory auto-enrolment duties, consultants have warned.

Professional Pensions | 16 May 2013 | 07:00

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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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