Defined Contribution
Inflation: The rise and fall
Catherine Doyle continues Newton Investment Management's series of DC columns with a look at inflationary and deflationary risk
Master trust applications reach 34 as another four submit
Four more master trusts applied for authorisation to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) after the end of March deadline, according to its latest monthly update.
Atlas Master Trust allocates £320m to Schroders sustainable multi-factor equity strategy
The Atlas Master Trust has incorporated sustainability into its default equity approach. Jonathan Stapleton speaks to both the scheme and its asset manager about the move
Employee tax relief receipts rise to £4.3bn; Freedom withdrawals pass £25bn
Members of occupational pension schemes claimed £4.3bn in pensions tax relief in 2017/18, as total relief climbed £1.1bn.
Origo publishes DC transfer time performance data
The publication of DC to DC transfer time performance data sets a benchmark for trust-based schemes. Jonathan Stapleton reports.
What does the future hold for NEST?
Kim Kaveh speaks to industry experts about what could be in store for the UK's default auto-enrolment provider.
More thought needed on mid-life MOTs, says House of Lords committee
Mid-life MOTs are in danger of "missing those most in need of support", the government has been warned following a review of intergenerational fairness.
TPR reveals plans to reduce 'poorly-run' schemes
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is focusing on reducing the number of "poorly-run" schemes as it seeks to improve standards across the board.
How TPR is managing master trust exits
Master trust authorisation will see a significant number of schemes exit the market. Nicola Parish explains how TPR is overseeing this process.
So what's your value for money?
Henry Tapper shares his thoughts on how IGCs could provide value for money statements that people wanted to read
Have IGCs improved value for money in contract-based pensions?
A fourth round of IGC reports has emerged and they are looking quite different to last year following regulatory change. Kim Kaveh looks at the key findings.
RAS should be abolished to solve net pay problems
There has been much criticism of net pay arrangements over the past year. Malcolm Delahaye says the problem is really about poor pensions policy and the clunkiness of RAS
Alternative investing for DC schemes
It is becoming easier for DC schemes to invest in alternatives. Matt Roberts looks at the opportunities on offer and the considerations for trustees
Exclusive: Evolve Pensions' two master trusts authorised by regulator
Evolve Pensions' Crystal Trust and BlueSky have been granted master trust authorisation from The Pensions Regulator (TPR), PP can reveal.
FCA consults on IGC social investment duties and drawdown assessment
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing to expand the remit of independent governance committees (IGCs) to help "protect consumers from unsuitable investments".
LISA or a pension pot… or both?
Michael Johnson compares a pension pot with a Lifetime ISA from the perspective of a millennial
Updated: Pension Wise customers show sound knowledge of freedoms
The vast majority of pension scheme members who use Pension Wise have demonstrated clear knowledge about pension freedoms when questioned on specific facts.
A collaborative effort: How LifeSight became the first authorised master trust
Kim Kaveh speaks to LifeSight's two leading ladies about its journey to authorisation and achievements thus far.
River and Mercantile selects Mobius Life for DC investment platform
Mobius Life has been appointed by River and Mercantile (R&M) as an investment-only platform and administrator for its defined contribution (DC) fiduciary management pension scheme clients.
Workers Pension Trust applies for authorisation as five confirm application status
Workers Pension Trust was one of the 30 master trusts to apply for authorisation ahead of the 31 March deadline, PP can reveal.
Exclusive: Crystal Trust consolidates Moore Stephens Pensions Master Trust
Evolve Pensions' Crystal Trust has absorbed the 2,500-member Moore Stephens Pensions Master Trust following the merger between Moore Stephens and accountancy business BDO in February.
Estimated 1.75 million workers missing out on £60m in tax relief amid net pay 'scandal'
An estimated 1.75 million people are missing out on £60m in tax relief on their pension contributions in 2019/20, as the net-pay anomaly continues, Royal London estimates.
One in eight trustees predict their organisation will adopt CDC by 2025
A minority (13%) of trustees and corporate sponsors predict their organisation is "likely" or "very likely" to adopt a collective defined contribution (CDC) scheme by 2025, Willis Towers Watson finds.
L&G IGC reports 'good progress' over 2018 as costs and charges kept low
Legal and General's (L&G) independent governance committee (IGC) has said the provider "used scale" to keep transaction costs low for funds in its workplace pensions business over 2018.
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