Articles by Professional Pensions
Webinar: How DC defaults will evolve in a post-coronavirus world
Professional Pensions’ expert panel discusses how defined contribution (DC) default strategies will change following the crisis.
Coronavirus Blog: Global business must consider retirement benefit flexibilities to manage cashflow
In this live blog, Professional Pensions brings together all the latest news on the industry's response to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as regulatory and legal updates.
Have your say: Has LGPS pooling been successful?
In this week’s Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether you think the Local Government Pension Scheme pooling programme has been successful in the two years since its formal launch.
DB funding - April 2020: Deficit falls by £7bn, says PPF
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the April 2020 estimates on the various measures…
Support needed! Premier walking 10,000km to support Cavell Nurses Trust
The staff at Premier, along with their families and friends, have embarked on a challenge to walk 10,000km in a bid to raise £10,000.
PP publisher Incisive Media acquires reviews site
Professional Pensions’ publisher, Incisive Media, has agreed to acquire the highly-regarded reviews platform Trusted Reviews, www.trustedreviews.com, from TI Media.
DB funding - March 2020: 114 schemes fall into deficit in March, says PPF
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the March 2020 estimates on the various measures…
UPDATED Independent Governance Committees: A list of who is sitting on which IGCs
PP looks at the pensions great and good who oversee contract-based schemes
WSB Awards 2020 - Enter now!
There are just a few weeks left to enter this year's Workplace Savings and Benefits Awards.
Have your say: Do you support delay to contingent charging ban decision?
In this week’s Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether you agree with the Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to delay its decision on whether to implement a contingent charging ban.
On demand: PP webinar on ESG integration
PP’s expert panel discusses the implementation and integration of ESG into investment
Video: TPR's David Fairs on employers suspending deficit contributions
In a video shared with Professional Pensions, XPS Pensions Group co-chief executive Paul Cuff speaks to The Pensions Regulator executive director David Fairs about employer suspension of deficit contributions and other regulatory guidance in the current...
Government bonds take hit as investors switch to cash
Government bond yields rose sharply this morning as investors came under increasing pressure to liquidate liquid assets to meet redemptions.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories include Aon’s $30bn purchase of Willis Towers Watson, and the tapered annual allowance thresholds increasing by £90,000.
Women in Pensions Awards: Nominees revealed
Here it is… The full list of the individuals and organisations that have been nominated for the Women in Pensions Awards 2020.
Webinar: ESG, Sustainable and Responsible Investing - TODAY at 3pm
Professional Pensions is holding a live webinar on ESG today at 3pm.
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
Here they are. The finalist lists for the UK Pensions Awards 2020.
Hear from TPR and PPF at PP's Risk & Scheme Funding Forum - register now
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and Pension Protection Fund (PPF) will deliver keynote addresses at Professional Pensions’ Risk and Scheme Funding Forum next week.
Guy Opperman confirmed as speaker for Professional Pensions Live 2020
Professional Pensions is delighted to welcome back pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman to open day two of Professional Pensions Live in 2020.
UPDATED: The biggest buy-ins and buyouts announced since 2007
There have now been a total of over 50 buy-in and buyout deals of over £500m announced since 2007. The full list is as follows...
Rising Star Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
Here they are. The finalist lists for the second annual Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards...
DB funding - January 2020: Gilt yield drop pushes up deficit by £64bn
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the January 2020 estimates on the various measures…
DB funding - February 2020: PPF 7800 deficit climbs 67% as coronavirus hits markets
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the February 2020 estimates on the various measures…
UPDATED: The full list of pensions ministers since 1998
There have been a total of 15 ministers responsible for pensions since 1997. Here is the list in full.
Professional Pensions Live 2020: Registration open
Professional Pensions is pleased to announce the launch of Professional Pensions Live – the new name for Pensions and Benefits UK.
Speakers announced for Women in Investment Festival
The latest line-up for the inaugural Women in Investment Festival has been announced, with just nine days left to qualify for the early-bird discount.
How DC investment strategy is evolving
Our panel discusses how DC investment will develop following AE implementation and the completion of master trust authorisation
Mark Versey: Assessing the benefits and challenges of real assets
In an exclusive Professional Pensions webinar, Aviva Investors chief investment officer of real assets Mark Versey talks about the benefits and challenges of real assets and some of the key issues for trustees and other investors to consider when making...
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - final day to enter
There are now just four days left to submit your entries for the UK Pensions Awards 2020…
DB funding - December 2019: Deficit halves as equities and gilts rally, says PPF
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the December 2019 estimates on the various measures…
Join us tomorrow for an exclusive live webinar on the latest PPF Purple Book
Professional Pensions is hosting the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to exclusively launch the latest edition of the Purple Book through a live webinar.
Professional Pensions magazine goes monthly
Professional Pensions is set to change the frequency of its magazine from weekly to monthly in response to a change in its audience’s content needs.
DB funding - November 2019: 'Temporary respite' for DB schemes as deficit falls £33bn
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the November 2019 estimates on the various measures…
General Election 2019: The pensions manifesto pledges
All of the major political parties have now unveiled their policies on pensions ahead of the general election. Professional Pensions looks at what they have promised.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included KPMG selling its UK pensions practice to private equity-backed firm NewCo.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included the selection of BlackRock as fiduciary manager for the £4bn legacy Electricity Supply Pension Scheme.
ESG Focus: Register now
Professional Pensions is holding its ESG Focus on 3 December.
TPR master trust head quits to join LGIM
The Pensions Regulator’s head of master trust authorisation Kim Brown has left the watchdog to join Legal & General Investment Management and run the L&G Mastertrust and its IGC.
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - Registration opens
Registration for the UK Pensions Awards 2020 is now open…
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included Aon telling the industry there was no excuse for stalling implementation of GMP equalisation, despite further guidance being needed on tax.
PMI Student Essay Competition: What the dashboard can learn from open banking, Midata and Fitbit
LCP’s Ella Purkiss was the winner of the PMI's second student essay competition. In her paper, she sets out her ideas as to what the industry can learn from other sectors when designing and delivering the pensions dashboard.
PP Rising Star Awards 2020: Initial nominee list revealed!
Here it is… The list of all the individuals, teams and organisations that have been nominated so far for the PP Rising Star Awards 2020.
DB funding - October 2019: PPF 7800 index sees liabilities fall as gilt yields increase
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the October 2019 estimates on the various measures…
Time to get serious on defeating scams
With the law not adequately protecting savers from scams, the pensions industry must be more direct with members about the risks of transfers, says Margaret Snowdon.
Sailing the Strait of Hormuz
Without proper support from pension professionals, savers are left vulnerable to attacks on all sides, says Henry Tapper.
PP Investment Awards 2019 - The winners
Here they are…the winners of the annual Professional Pensions Investment Awards for 2019.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included British Airways agreeing an accelerated recovery plan for its New Airways Pension Scheme, and the general election causing a delay to the pension schemes bill.