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PLSA gives up seat on PensionsEurope board
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has lost its place on the PensionsEurope board after downgrading its status ahead of Brexit.
Aon launches LGPS administration guide; says understanding challenges is vital
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) must raise the profile and awareness of its "vital" administration function, Aon has said as it launches guidance.
MPs probe TPR over Debenhams refinancing discussions
The Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has questioned The Pensions Regulator (TPR) over its involvement in a refinancing plan for Debenhams, as the retailer battles for survival.
'Money and Pensions Service' backed by industry as new name for SFGB
The 'Money and Pensions Service' is an appropriate new name for the Single Financial Guidance Body, this week's Pensions Buzz respondents say.
Naomi L'Estrange: A very personal reflection on International Women's Day
20-20 Trustees' Naomi L'Estrange looks at gender diversity developments in the pensions world and beyond
Why we must shine a brighter light on the gender pension gap
Scottish Widows' Catherine Stewart says women have come a long way, but more action is needed to close the gender pensions gap.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories include news that Aon had launched and then abandoned talks with Willis Towers Watson over a potential merger.
UK Pensions Awards 2019 - Shortlists published
Here they are. The finalist lists for the UK Pensions Awards 2019.
PLSA's Butcher: We all have a responsibility to fix the trust deficit in pensions
The industry is at a "brink point" where there is an opportunity to gain savers' trust in the financial system or risk losing them, according to Richard Butcher.
Latest issue - 7 March 2019
This week's edition of Professional Pensions is out now.
UPDATED: Aon abandons merger talks with Willis Towers Watson
Aon has confirmed it will not make an offer for Willis Towers Watson after "preliminary" discussions with the global consultant.
L&G posts 10% rise in profits; LGIM unveils 18% rise in DC assets
Legal & General (L&G) has published its 2018 results, revealing a 10% rise in operating profits driven by strong growth in both its retirement and defined contribution (DC) businesses.
Do not reduce the charge cap to 0.5%, say respondents
Most Pensions Buzz peers do not think the DC charge cap should be lowered from 0.75%.
SFGB renamed Money and Pensions Service
The Single Financial Guidance Body (SFGB) will be rebranded as the 'Money and Pensions Service', the government has announced.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included an accountant admitting fraud and making employer-related investments in the latest criminal prosecution pursued by The Pensions Regulator.
Tomorrow's adviser: How to improve trustee meetings
A panel of industry professionals, led by Stephenson Harwood, discusses how the quarterly trustee meeting can be improved. James Phillips explores the suggestions
Women in Pensions Awards: Nominees revealed
Here it is… The full list of the individuals and organisations that have been nominated for the Women in Pensions Awards 2019.
Fraud report 2019: Are trustees doing enough to protect members?
RSM has unveiled its annual scheme survey, revealing the actions trustees are taking to protect members from fraud. Kim Kaveh looks at the findings.
Insurers favour conversion method of GMP equalisation, Hymans Robertson finds
Insurance companies offering buy-ins and buyouts prefer pension schemes which adopt the D2 method of equalising guaranteed minimum pensions (GMPs), Hymans Robertson has found.
Latest issue - 28 February 2019
This week's edition of Professional Pensions is out now.
Law Debenture posts 14.7% growth in pensions revenue
Law Debenture has reported a surge in revenue from its pensions business in 2018, thanks to a "considerably increased number" of defined contribution (DC) appointments.
Ricardo Research launches to advise long-horizon institutional investors
A fresh investment advisory firm has launched to advise large long-horizon institutional investors in a bid to transform the way they think about financial markets.
Women in Pensions Awards 2019: Last chance to nominate!
Today is your last chance to nominate for the second PP Women in Pensions Awards, which celebrate the achievements of women working in pensions or acting as a trustee. Find out how to nominate here…
KAS Bank sold to Crédit Agricole business for €188m
Asset servicing bank CACEIS has conditionally agreed to acquire KAS Bank for €188m (£163m) to boost its product offering to institutional investors across Europe.
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