Admin / Technology
How a rise in transfer quote requests can result in extra admin fees
The sharp increase in transfer requests since the freedoms could breach activity triggers and incur extra transactional fees for some schemes, writes Michael Klimes
LGSS Pensions hires ITM for GMP reconciliation projects
LGSS Pensions has partnered with ITM to complete guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) reconciliation projects for four public sector funds.
PMI to undertake 'root and branch' review of qualifications
Pensions Management Institute (PMI) will review all of its qualifications as it seeks to adapt its offering to the changing pensions landscape.
Exclusive: PASA pilots master trust administration standard
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) is piloting an administration accreditation standard for master trusts PP can reveal.
BlueSky appoints Mobius Life as TDF administrator
BlueSky Pension Scheme has appointed Mobius Life to administer a range of target-date funds (TDFs), Professional Pensions has learned.
How the PPF is insourcing member services
Having successfully brought PPF member services in-house, the lifeboat fund will do the same for FAS administration to lower costs and deliver customer satisfaction. The PPF speaks to Stephanie Baxter.
GMP equalisation should be axed, says industry
Respondents say GMP equalisation is too complex, costly, and should be binned.
Snowdon: Pilot dashboard could build more confidence in project
The industry should consider the creation of a pilot dashboard to test any problems before the real one goes live in 2019 says Margaret Snowdon.
Administration: To outsource or not to outsource
The third-party administration market has seen an influx of schemes outsourcing for the first time. Daniel Taylor asks whether schemes should outsource or stay in-house
Technology and culture will lead to 'Uber moment' for saving
Changes in work culture and technology will lead to an 'Uber moment' for savings at some point in the future, Bravura business development manager Natanje Holt believes.
GDPR is already impacting administrators
Girish Menezes says schemes need to re-evaluate their data protection in light of the forthcoming EU regulation and increased cyber risks.
Sweden's pension dashboard offers salutary lessons for the UK
The Swedish dashboard was launched 13 years ago but its progress has not been straightforward. Its chief executive Anders Lundström speaks to Michael Klimes
Are employees being empowered by financial education in the workplace?
Michael Klimes asks if the tools that companies use to help staff understand pensions and finance are sufficient
Schneider Electric signs up to use Salvus Retirement Bridge
Schneider Electric has become the first company to sign up to use Salvus Master Trust's Retirement Bridge deculmulation offering.
How the industry is creating pension dashboards
The prototype of the pensions dashboard was unveiled in April. Charlotte Moore looks at the project to create dashboards and assesses some of the challenges yet to come
ABI to launch interim phase of pension dashboard project
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is set to establish and lead an interim phase of the pensions dashboard project to ensure it does not lose 'momentum' during the election.
How far can the dashboard develop with patchy data?
Michael Klimes examines how a gap in scheme data could shape the development of the dashboard.
Tackling 'dirty data' is crucial for pensions dashboard to succeed
Research has revealed a majority of providers are missing invaluable customer information necessary for the pensions dashboard to succeed.
Sodexo Pension Fund appoints Premier as TPA
Sodexo Pension Fund has appointed Premier as a third-party administrator after an open tender that lasted six months.
PP Administration Survey 2017: The results
This year's survey reveals what schemes are looking for in administration systems and third-party administrators, and highlights the key providers.
Taylor Wimpey appoints Hymans Robertson as administrator
Taylor Wimpey has appointed Hymans Robertson as third-party administrator of its pension scheme after an open tender.
What can the UK learn from Denmark to develop its own dashboard?
The Danish dashboard - PensionsInfo - has existed since 1999. Its head, Michael Rasch speaks to Michael Klimes about its history and what lessons can be learned.
Investment platforms: Bringing DB schemes into the 21st century
The investment platform market is undergoing an upheaval with Willis Towers Watson entering the marketplace. Stephanie Baxter expects an industry-wide shake-up that could lead to more innovative solutions for DB schemes.
Xafinity reports 166% surge in DB transfers in Q1 from 2016 figures
The number of defined benefit (DB) scheme members transferring to defined contribution (DC) has more than doubled in a year, Xafinity figures have shown.
