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Providers backlogging pension pot access
Access to the pensions savings of three quarters of savers is often restricted for more than a month, PensionBee research finds.
CMI: Four successive weeks of deaths below 2019 levels
Fewer deaths than might usually be expected at this time of year have been recorded in England and Wales for the fourth consecutive week, according to the Continuous Mortality Index (CMI).
Nine professional trustees achieve PMI accreditation
Nine trustees have now been given the stamp of approval by the Pensions Management Institute (PMI) under its professional trustee accreditation regime.
HMRC 'doesn't understand' impact of pensions tax relief, say MPs
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) must evaluate the benefits that are provided by pensions tax relief, MPs have said amid concerns the tax office does not understand the impacts.
XPS Pensions Group's Paul Cuff: Balancing scale with focus and agility
Professional Pensions spoke to XPS Pensions Group co-chief executive Paul Cuff as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included an announcement from The Pensions Regulator at PP Live which confirmed a consultation on changes to its code of practice will open this year, while the Pension Protection Fund revealed a small improvement in defined benefit...
HMRC issues updated tax guidance for GMP equalisation
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has updated its tax guidance for GMP equalisation, detailing how pension schemes can resume paying lump sum benefits to members without adverse tax consequences.
PP Live: APPT code of practice on sole trusteeship expected this summer
The code of practice on sole trusteeship being developed by the Association of Professional Pension Trustees is expected to be published within months, chairwoman Nita Tinn says.
WTW's Rash Bhabra: There are 'no magic bullets' to make the savings problem disappear
Professional Pensions spoke to Willis Towers Watson Great Britain head of retirement Rash Bhabra as part of its exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
Additional provider nudges triple Pension Wise appointments
The Money and Pensions Service (Maps) has revealed that stronger nudges from providers results in more Pension Wise appointments and greater take-up of guidance.
Mercer's Benoit Hudon: 'Plan, don't panic'
Professional Pensions spoke to Mercer UK wealth leader Benoit Hudon as part of its exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
PP Live: Busy year ahead for dashboard
The pensions industry should expect a busy rest of the year as work on the pensions dashboard begins to ramp up, according to Pensions Dashboard Programme (PDP) principal Chris Curry.
LCP's Aaron Punwani: It is time for HMT to take a holistic look at pension tax relief
Professional Pensions spoke to Lane Clark & Peacock chief executive Aaron Punwani as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
GMP Equalisation Working Group publishes guidance on data
The GMP Equalisation Working Group (GMPEWG) has published guidance on the key data aspects involved in equalising for the sex based inequalities of GMPs.
PP Live: 'We will not be blown off course by Covid-19', says TPR
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) chief executive Charles Counsell has said the regulator will continue its scrutiny of the industry despite the many challenges brought forth from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Diversity Project launches compendium to accelerate industry's inclusion agenda
The Diversity Project has launched a compendium to enable the investment and savings industry to accelerate its diversity and inclusion agenda.
Isio's Andrew Coles: Investing in tech development
Professional Pensions spoke to Isio chief executive Andrew Coles as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
Foresight acquires Pension Infrastructure Platform
Foresight Group has announced plans to acquire the £700m Pension Infrastructure Platform (PIP) from a consortium of pension funds and the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included UBS’ completion of a £1.4bn longevity swap with Zurich and Canada Life, while chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the government’s Kickstart Scheme as part of provisions outlined in the Summer Statement.
Hymans Robertson's John Dickson: Sticking to our principles
Professional Pensions spoke to Hymans Robertson senior partner John Dickson as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
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.
Ombudsman warns Work and Pensions Committee over Covid-19 scams 'inundation'
Pensions Ombudsman Anthony Arter has raised concerns about the increase in pension scam activity during the coronavirus pandemic in a virtual meeting with the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC).
Communicating with members in a crisis
Millions of people are saving for a pension for the first time thanks to AE, but the Covid-19 crisis has posed a communications challenge. James Phillips looks at how to get the long-term nature of pensions across to this new generation of savers.
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