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Talk of a dashboard delay is 'just plain wrong'
Kim Gubler says the project to deliver the pensions dashboard is on track and that talk of a delay is incorrect.
Eight schemes write to Number 10 to urge more action on climate change
Eight major pension fund executives have called on prime minister Boris Johnson and the government to allow the financial sector to contribute to the UK’s decarbonisation efforts ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
Think tank floats Aviva-backed lower income-focused retirement target framework
A pension benchmark for future living standards is necessary and feasible if enough attention is given to formulating an accreditation that will work for both employers and employees, the Resolution Foundation says.
UK Pensions Awards 2021: Open for entries
The UK Pensions Awards 2021 – which celebrate excellence within the pensions industry – are now open for entries.
Mark Stocker dies following cancer battle
The founder of Pensions Actuary Services and former Buck chief actuary Mark Stocker has died.
Five stories you may have missed this week
The top stories this week included articles on LCP’s warning that trustees will need to be corporate finance experts under new TPR powers, Livingbridge’s sale of Broadstone to Intermediate Capital Group, and the final approval of the Pension Schemes Bill....
Tender Watch: GMC scheme reappoints Aon; Homes England hires Hymans; Civil Service appoints NTT Data for CSPS and RMSPS schemes
Professional Pensions rounds up some of the latest tender awards from across the industry.
IFoA makes recommendations for improving pension trustee judgement and decision making
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ (IFoA) Actuarial Research Centre (ARC) has published a report considering the judgement and decision making by pension trustees.
Have your say: Is TPR's approach to the DB funding code the correct one?
In this week’s Pensions Buzz survey we want to know whether you agree The Pensions Regulator’s approach to the defined benefit (DB) funding code is the correct one.
Livingbridge sells Broadstone to Intermediate Capital Group
Broadstone has been sold by Livingbridge to Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) for an undisclosed sum.
Exclusive: Mobius Life launches ESG reporting service
Mobius Life has launched a service to provide pension schemes with a report which collates asset managers’ ESG themes to help trustees complete their annual implementation statements.
Rothesay's Cleo Taylor Smith: Staying true to yourself
Rothesay business development director Cleo Taylor Smith was named as joint winner of the Saleswoman/Marketer of the Year category at the third annual Women in Pensions Awards. She speaks to Professional Pensions about winning the accolade.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included news that Pension Schemes Bill powers given to The Pensions Regulator to issue contribution notices will not be backdated, while the Department for Work and Pensions said it will ban flat-fee charging on auto-enrolment...
PMI and NextGen to collaborate on series of projects to represent the next generation in pensions
The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) and NextGen have partnered to offer a series of initiatives to “give a voice to the next generation of pension professionals”.
13 LGPS funds seek shared actuarial, admin and governance provider; Maps looks for independent evaluator
Norfolk County Council has issued a tender notice for a multi-provide framework agreement for the provision of actuarial services, governance, and administration support and consultancy services.
Have your say: What do you think will be the most important pension issues in 2021?
In this latest Pensions Buzz we want to know what will be the biggest pension issues in 2021.
Opperman: New TPR powers will not be backdated
New Pension Schemes Bill powers given to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to issue contribution notices will not be backdated, pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman has confirmed in a written parliamentary statement.
New year, new you? - New Year's (pensions) resolutions
Jake Churchill and Grant Suckling set out their five aims for pensions in 2021.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included news that buy-in and buyout volumes are set to reach £30-£40bn in 2021, while Pensions Infrastructure Platform owner announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
PIC's Tracy Blackwell: Helping make a difference to society
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) chief executive Tracy Blackwell was named pensions woman of the year at the third annual Women in Pensions Awards. She speaks to Professional Pensions about winning the accolade.
CMI: Deaths 51% higher in week to Christmas than in 2019
Deaths in England and Wales were 51% higher in week 52 of 2020 than the corresponding period of 2019, although partly inflated by bank holidays, according to the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI).
'Concern' over low levels of public trust in the pensions industry
The public trust score for the pensions industry is just 4.46 out of ten according to administration firm Trafalgar House’s trust and confidence index.
Industry Voice: Are trustees considering a strategy overhaul?
In Barnett Waddingham’s new report, Ready or Not, trustees report widespread consideration for a strategy overhaul, despite also proclaiming confidence in their strategic direction.
Maps engages with market to inform Money Guiders tender for Wales
The Money and Pensions Service (Maps) is conducting a pre-tender market engagement to help develop a Wales-wide peer learning network as part of its Money Guiders programme.
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