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Why aren't we turning the light on?
The law does not require trustees to be perfect, but they must understand it to know the true value of scheme liabilities, says Anna Copestake.
Why trustee power over ESG is limited
ESG is increasingly important for schemes but trustees have little influence over manager decisions. Pádraig Floyd asks what they can do to redress the balance.
How the pension schemes bill would increase trustee reporting obligations
Schemes must be aware of the proposed rules on reporting corporate events, or they could face a £1m fine, says Anne-Marie Winton.
Anna Copestake: Don't be afraid to say yes
Arc Pensions Law partner Anna Copestake scooped the Pensions Lawyer of the Year award at PP’s Women in Pensions Awards. She talks to Holly Roach about her successes to date.
Thomas Cook schemes expected to enter PPF
Thomas Cook’s four UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are expected to enter the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) as the company begins insolvency proceedings.
Standalone funds not always subject to CMA tender rules
Pension funds that decide to invest in standalone fiduciary management funds are being reassured that they will not be subject to mandatory tendering requirements.
Trustee boards should prioritise industry data issues
Trustee boards are not focusing enough on data issues despite the bad effect poor data can have on members, according to a PMI roundtable in May. Holly Roach reports
The key issues for risk reduction: Three lawyers have their say
PP asks three lawyers about how the key legal issues schemes facing schemes conducting or considering risk reduction exercises
Scottish Widows completes its biggest ever buy-in with Littlewoods
The trustees of the Littlewoods Pensions Scheme have agreed an £880m pensioner buy-in with Scottish Widows.
What the Box Clever judgment means for TPR's powers
The Upper Tribunal has ruled in favour of TPR in its long-running dispute with ITV over the Box Clever pension scheme. James Phillips explores the impact of the judgment.
What is the purpose of a pension scheme?
British Airways and one of its schemes' trustees are set to argue over the purpose of a pension scheme, leading to an impactful judgment for DB pensions. James Phillips explores the issue
Exclusive: Post Office completes £450m buy-in with Rothesay Life
Post Office has agreed a £450m bulk annuity for its section of the Royal Mail Pension Plan, insuring all 5,700 members with Rothesay Life.
Could advisers face legal action over climate change risks?
Michael Klimes explores whether consultants and actuaries could end up in court if they fail to give proper advice on financial risks related to climate change
Arc Pensions Law promotes Anna Copestake to partner
Arc Pensions Law has announced Anna Copestake has been promoted from senior associate to partner, increasing its total number of partners to eight.
How deferred debt arrangements offer easement for NAME schemes
Anne-Marie Winton looks at how a proposed Section 75 amendment could help non-associated multi-employer schemes.
Expat pensions may not be paid after Brexit, Treasury committee warns
Expat pensioners may not receive their entitlements if no deal is reached in the Brexit negotiations, the Treasury select committee has warned the Chancellor.
How trustees risk providing implicit advice to DC members
Nigel Jones looks at how trustees and employers could be straying into giving members advice rather than guidance when it comes to DC schemes
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
What the BA judgment tells us about trustees' powers
James Phillips explores what the win for the trustees in the British Airways trial means for other pension schemes.
British Airways loses High Court battle over discretionary increase
British Airways (BA) has lost a landmark trial to block its pension trustees' decision to award a discretionary increase in 2013.
Arc Pensions Law hires partner from Gowling WLG
Arc Pensions Law has hired Jane Kola as a partner to work in its London office, as the law firm continues to expand.
How the BA judgement could change the pensions landscape
James Phillips explores how the upcoming judgement in the multi-stranded British Airways case could impact the sector
The mystery of personal trusteeship
Anna Copestake says trustees must think carefully about acting as trustees in their own name.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included coverage of the DWP's much-anticipated green paper on defined benefit (DB) regulation, and ARC Pensions Law's plans to open a Leeds office.
