Helen Morrissey spoke to DB Taskforce chairman Ashok Gupta at the recent PLSA Investment Conference about industry reaction to its recent report

Improving diversity is about delivering improved results rather than being nice to people or being politically correct according to Helena Morrissey.

Greater diversity of thought and approach is needed if schemes are to make the most of the current low return environment.

The relationship between consultants and trustees must become more candid and challenging if real improvements are to be made, according to Redington director of strategy Paul Richards.

If industry-led initiatives to tackle cost transparency do not stand up to scrutiny the FCA will look to regulate.

The industry must change its mind-set that consolidation of defined benefit (DB) funds is too difficult, according to DB Taskforce chairman Ashok Gupta.

The potential merger between Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life will give the combined firm the scale to compete effectively in the US.

The recent Brewster case threw a spotlight on the issue of death benefits for cohabiting couples.

The top three consultants have put together a package of measures designed to increase transparency and competitiveness in the consultancy and fiduciary management markets. Helen Morrissey gets the industry response

Helen Morrissey looks back on 20 years of Professional Pensions.