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Why Boris Johnson should not decide where we invest our pensions
John Gray expains why pension funds should be invested in members' interests and not at the whim of the current foreign secretary.
How trustees' emotions can hold back consolidation
The debate over consolidation often cites regulatory hurdles, but perhaps trustees are the biggest issue, James Phillips writes
What should be the priority for DB reform?
A panel at Pensions and Benefits UK discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the DB system. Michael Klimes reports
A summer reading list for trustees
Janice Turner explains how trustees will benefit from the latest flurry in activity from regulators
PB UK: Build diversity on trustee boards from the grassroots
The industry should look to encourage diversity and appointment of young trustees through recruitment at the grassroots according to a panel of trustees at Pensions and Benefits UK.
UK needs an intergenerational equalities minister
Britain needs an intergenerational equalities minister to remove the sting of inequality between young and old that has been growing since the 1980s according to Chris Wagstaff.
AMNT appoints Red Lines Voting campaign manager
The Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) has appointed Leanne Clements as campaign manager of its Red Line Voting initiative.
Understanding DC asset security
Finding out what protections are in place for DC assets is not straightforward, finds Helen Morrissey
What are the implications of the Brewster ruling for DB trustees?
After a Supreme Court ruling that Denise Brewster should receive her deceased partner's pension despite being unmarried, Michael Klimes explores its significance for other schemes
Minister defends green paper; says it's 'legitimate' to look at indexation
Richard Harrington has said the government has not made up its mind on indexation after it was criticised for trying to raid pensions in its green paper.
Member nominated trustees must be supported
Janice Turner looks at a recent Parliamentary debate on the role of member nominated trustees in master trusts.
MNTs 'crucial' for good scheme governance but are 'undervalued'
Schemes can improve their governance by putting more member-nominated trustees (MNTs) on their board, according to the Association of Member-Nominated Trustees.
TTF calls on MPs to launch costs inquiry
Members of the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) have been urged to set up a broad inquiry into hidden costs and charges faced by pension schemes.
Is partial annuitisation the best way to protect retirees?
The OECD believes annuities are part of the solution to prevent people running out of money in retirement. Michael Klimes asks how viable this is in the era of Freedom and Choice
We need change on corporate governance
Janice Turner welcomes recent government proposals which will help trustees become more active stewards of the assets they hold.
Michelle Cracknell: Simplifying pensions is wrong focus for industry
The industry needs to take a different approach to empower the public to manage their pensions says The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) chief executive.
What trustees look for in the perfect consultant
The perfect pension consultant should put their clients at the heart of everything they do and not offer off-the-shelf products, according to a panel of trustees.
Greater transparency could save average scheme £800k per year
Greater transparency of costs and charges for pension funds could save the average pension fund £800,000 per year, The Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) says.
LGPS must explain costs properly to avoid misunderstandings
Failure to communicate Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) investment costs in the right way could lead to misunderstandings among members, says Jeff Houston.
AMNT: Climate change scores lowest on biggest risks facing schemes
Trustees believe climate change is the lowest risk for their schemes, according to this year's Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) survey.
Trustees should be more assertive about changing discount rates
Trustees need to seize the chance to have proper discussions about changing the discount rate they use to measure liabilities in wake of Brexit, says Bill Trythall.
How trustees of small schemes can champion ESG
Contrary to common belief, getting fund managers to take account of ESG factors is not necessarily out of bounds for smaller schemes. Michael Klimes finds out how trustees can do it.
Why is the industry still ignoring climate change?
People are shocked by PP's revelations that most of the pensions industry is failing to take stock of the financial risks posed by climate change. Stephanie Baxter asks what is going on.
We need to make a stand on executive pay
Janice Turner says the debate on executive pay is now becoming mainstream.
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