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Latest issue - 29 November 2018
This week's edition of Professional Pensions is out now.
Lothian Pension Fund gets new chief as Scott steps down
Scotland's second largest local pension fund has appointed Doug Heron as its new chief executive to replace outgoing Clare Scott.
An open letter to Amber Rudd
As Amber Rudd takes on her new brief as work and pensions secretary, Rory Murphy offers her some suggestions as to how to tackle some of the key issues facing the industry.
Updated: Key dates for pensions
PP has compiled a list of what to watch out for over the coming months.
Industry challenges force DB schemes to switch advisers
More than 60% of the largest UK pension funds have already changed or are in the process of switching their actuarial consultant, according to Barnett Waddingham research.
WASPI campaign continues - but to what end?
Malcolm McLean says the chances of an equitable solution for Women against State Pensions Inequality campaigners do not seem very likely now
Avgi Gregory: Everyone needs a champion and a mentor
Muse Advisory's CEO and co-founder was named joint Role Model of the Year at the inaugural Women in Pensions Awards. She speaks to Stephanie Baxter about her success
Industry split on GMP equalisation approach
The pensions industry is split on its approach to dealing with the GMP equalisation, Aon says.
PP Investment Awards 2018 - The winners
Here they are… The winners of the Professional Pensions Investment Awards 2018.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included KPMG facing a disciplinary tribunal over its work in the Silentnight pensions case, and a proposal for simplified defined benefit structures
Allow DB scheme rights to be simplified, says industry
The government should introduce legislation to allow for defined benefit (DB) scheme rights to be simplified, say this week's Pensions Buzz respondents.
Latest issue - 22 November 2018
This week's edition of Professional Pensions is out now.
Partnership deal agreed between ABI and NEST
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) have agreed a partnership deal in a bid to formalise their relationship.
UK Pensions Awards 2019 - Registration opens
The UK Pensions Awards 2019 - which celebrate excellence within the pensions industry - are now open for registration.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included proposed draft regulations in a no-deal Brexit which would make scheme investments illegal, and Esther McVey's resignation as secretary of state.
Asset owners are not to blame for short-termism in business, says industry
Pension Buzz respondents have disputed Lord Myners' arguments that asset owners, including pension funds, are substantially to blame for short-termism in business.
Esther McVey resigns as secretary of state
Secretary of state for work and pensions Esther McVey has resigned from the government.
Latest issue - 15 November 2018
This week's edition of Professional Pensions is out now.
LAPFF and Northern Pool chairman Ian Greenwood dies
The Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) has announced the sudden death of its chairman, Ian Greenwood, on Monday (12 November) night at age 68.
Smart Pension appointed by New Ireland Assurance to deliver Irish pensions platform
Smart Pension has been appointed by Irish insurer New Ireland Assurance to provide it with a technology platform following an international competitive tender.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included the Department for Work and Pensions launching a consultation on collective defined contribution pension schemes.
PP journalist wins trade pensions journalist of the year accolade
Professional Pensions senior correspondent James Phillips has been named trade pensions journalist of the year at the annual Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) dinner.
LifeSight first to apply for master trust authorisation
Willis Towers Watson's master trust LifeSight has become the first to apply for authorisation under The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) new regime.
Lesley Titcomb: How we are working with industry to meet the big pension challenges
The pensions watchdog's chief executive speaks to Stephanie Baxter about some of The Pensions Regulator's key priorities during her last few months in post
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