Articles by Professional Pensions
Travers Smith's Daniel Gerring: Why we need to recognise the rising stars in pensions
As part of PP’s Rising Star Awards, we spoke to Travers Smith partner and head of pensions sector group Daniel Gerring about the importance of recognising and developing talent in the industry
PP Rising Star Awards - The Winners
Here they are – the winners of the second annual Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards...
Rising Star Awards 2020 - Winners announcement
The winners of the second annual Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards will be announced this afternoon at 3pm.
Fiduciary Management Focus: Rory Murphy to deliver keynote on MNOPF's journey
Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund chairman Rory Murphy is to deliver the opening keynote at Professional Pensions’ Fiduciary Management Focus conference next week.
Have your say: Should trustees have the ability to pause suspected scam transfers?
In this latest Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether greater permissions for trustees were necessary when it comes to preventing scams.
Railways Pension Scheme issues warning over revised TPR funding code
The Railways Pension Scheme has warned The Pensions Regulator (TPR) that its proposals to revise the defined benefit (DB) funding code could lead to a £15bn deficit in the scheme as it is forced to switch lower-risk but lower-returning assets, the FT...
DB funding - August 2020: Strong markets return £59bn deficit reduction
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the August 2020 estimates on the various measures…
Governance Watch - September 2020
Manifest-Minerva's Thomas Bolger takes a look at key issues at upcoming AGMs, focusing this month on issues at Royal Mail.
WSB Awards 2020 - The shortlists
Here they are. The finalist lists for the WSB Awards 2020.
PP Investment Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
Here they are… The shortlists for this year's Professional Pensions Investment Awards.
Pensions Personality of the Year 2020 - Last chance to nominate
The search for Pensions Personality of the Year is now on - and we are asking you to nominate your favourites for the 2020 accolade by tomorrow afternoon (12 August).
Relive Professional Pensions Live with our on-demand videos
Did you miss a session at Professional Pensions Live or want to relive the conference? You can now catch every session on-demand at your own convenience.
Have your say: Will the WPC's inquiry into the impact of pension freedoms be too overshadowed by Covid-19 impacts?
In this latest Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether you think the Work and Pension Committee's inquiry into the impact of pension freedoms between 2015 and 2020 will be too overshadowed by Covid-19 impacts?
Have your say: Will you attend face-to-face events in October if the government's pilots are successful?
In this latest Pensions Buzz, we want to know if you will be attending face-to-face business meetings and events from October should the government's pilots be successful.
FCA issues warning after website spoofed
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning after its website was copied onto a spoof domain.
DB funding - June 2020: PPF index sees small deficit reduction
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the June 2020 estimates on the various measures…
Guy Opperman, Charles Counsell and Margaret Snowdon among headliners at next week's PP Live
Over 500 people are now registered to attend Professional Pensions Live - the industry’s largest virtual conference & exhibition.
Available on demand... Louise Sivyer and Michelle Cracknell among the speakers at PP's DeskFlix event on the Future of DC
The latest virtual event in PP’s DeskFlix series took place on 7 July
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill being passed by the House of Lords, while The Pensions Regulator revealed its intentions to tighten expectations on the industry with the release of its 2020/21 corporate plan.
Women in Pensions Awards 2020 - Shortlists published
Here they are - the finalists for the Women in Pensions Awards 2020...
Available on demand... Dan Melley, Niall O'Sullivan and Susan Andrews among speakers at PP's inaugural DeskFlix event
The first virtual event of PP’s DeskFlix series took place on 23 June
Report: Pensions triple lock at risk from Covid-19 fallout
The Financial Times has reported that Rishi Sunak is preparing to break the Conservative party’s “triple lock” state pension pledge, amid Treasury fears that the policy could become unaffordable because of the fallout from the coronavirus crisis.
Guy Opperman and Charles Counsell to speak at PP Live on 13-15 July
Guy Opperman and Charles Counsell have been confirmed as two of the keynote speakers at PP Live, which will be held virtually on 13-15 July.
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.
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…
WSB Awards 2020 - Enter now!
There are just a few weeks left to enter this year's Workplace Savings and Benefits Awards.
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.
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.