Xafinity Consulting has launched a multi-employer master trust which it claims combines the governance of a trust-based scheme with the low-costs associated with contract-based arrangements.

Balanced pooled funds strengthened in July with a median return of 6.2%, figures from BNY Mellon Asset Servicing show.

Former Downing Street pensions adviser Ros Altmann has severely criticised the government's commitment to bankers' pensions.

The number of scheme members requesting their projected pension based on their current savings has dropped by 9% since last quarter, Aon Consulting says.

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Jenna Towler talks to pensions minister Angela Eagle about the progress of the reform agenda and the future of defined benefit provision

EMI trustee pushed out in discord over pensions

The Accounting Standards Board is currently sounding out opinion on proposed changes to accounting standards for UK and Irish companies.

Trustees considering implementing fiduciary management must be on their guard to ensure they get the best deal for their scheme needs, AllenbridgeEPIC warns.