Admin / Technology
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.
Aon Hewitt sub-contracts admin for three public schemes to Equiniti
Aon Hewitt will sub-contract the administration of three public sector schemes to Equiniti as part of its move out of the standalone pension administration services market.
Trustees must do more as hackers are 'ahead in the game'
Hackers are "ahead in the game" when it comes to bypassing cyber-security and trustees must do more to protect members says RSM's Elisabeth Storey.
TPR: Do not undermine confidence in dashboard by rushing it
Lesley Titcomb has warned the industry not to "run too far, too fast" in the design of the pensions dashboard.
Govt prepares to force providers to join pensions dashboard
Data standards to be set on Wednesday
AB selects Mobius Life as fund administrator for TDF range
Mobius Life has been chosen as fund administrator for AB's target-date funds (TDFs) as the fund manager looks to expand opportunities for its clients.
Cyber and data security: are pension scheme trustees ready?
Claire Southern looks at the issues trustees must be aware of around cyber-security
Origo to revise governance structure
Origo has announced a new governance structure to provide a clear distinction between its 'standards and governance' services and operational services such as its £100bn Options Transfers service.
How poor DC administration can result in bad member outcomes
Bad administration processes can lead to contributions being calculated inaccurately and put in the wrong funds. Michael Klimes explores the pitfalls and how to avoid them
DB schemes 'could save up to £30bn' through access to more timely data
Hymans Robertson has launched an analytics service to give trustees access to more accurate and timely funding and risk data, to address issues from relying on out-of-date information.
Dashboard one step closer to launch as ABI unveils prototype
A prototype of the pensions dashboard has been demonstrated to government ministers on time, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has announced.
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