Many schemes are only at the start of their ESG journeys and are likely to be confused by reporting requirements as they also grapple with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, says the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).

The total number of deaths registered last week in England and Wales dropped significantly from the week before but was 1.6 times as many registered at the same time in 2019.

A total 99% of voters at Barclays 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) have voted in support of a climate resolution following continued pressure from shareholders and the industry to lower investments in fossil fuels.

A poll of UK defined benefit pension schemes shows many are no longer in support of The Pension Regulator’s (TPR) proposed funding code after a second look at its implications, according to Aon.

The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) estimates only 5-10% of scheme sponsors will suspend or reduce contributions during the coronavirus pandemic while majority have no need to alter their payment schedules.

This week’s top stories include Punter Southall Aspire exiting the master trust market and Deloitte launching a consultation in plans to slash employer contributions for up to 12 months.

Pensions and financial services consultancy Hymans Robertson has promoted three partners to the role of equity partner and nine others to partner.

Pension scheme trustees considering requests by employers to delay contributions into defined benefit (DB) schemes need more stringent plans for how contributions will be ‘switched on’ again, according to Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).

A total of 2.2 times the amount deaths were registered in England and Wales last week when compared to data from 2019, according to the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI).

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) will look to become a disability leader by the end of the financial year by altering recruitment goals and encouraging staff to divulge long-term disabilities and health conditions.