Association of Member-Nominated Trustees
Government urged to act on ambiguous approach to climate risk
UKSIF says scheme trustees are failing to comply with their investment duties around ESG. Hope William-Smith looks at whether they need government intervention to get back on track.
Women in Pensions Awards 2020: Nominate now!
Nominations for the third annual PP Women in Pensions Awards - which celebrate the achievements of women working in pensions or acting as a trustee - have now opened. Find out how to nominate here…
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.
MNTs must not be overlooked in governance drive
Regulatory efforts to drive up the standards of trustees must not forget the unique skills and understanding of members that MNTs can provide, says David Weeks
Should all schemes have a professional trustee?
The PMI has gauged views on whether all schemes should have a mandatory professional trustee. Kim Kaveh looks at the results of its member survey
Member representatives are vital for master trusts, but not as MNTs
Member-nominated trustees may not be feasible for master trusts, but representatives could improve communication with members, says Barry Parr
How does the rest of the world see us?
While greater consideration of ESG is boosting impressions of UK pension funds, Brexit is dampening investor confidence, notes David Weeks.
Understanding what millennials want and need
David Weeks says pension providers and schemes must do more to reach out to younger savers.
Keeping up with UK longevity trends
David Weeks says pension schemes need to give attention to risks that flow from longevity trends.
DWP 'minded to assist' Royal Mail CDC plans but offers no 'bespoke legislation'
The government is "minded to assist" any collective defined contribution (CDC) proposal that may arise from Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU), Guy Opperman has said.
Policymakers should listen to MNTs
David Weeks says it is important for regulators and policymakers to involve MNTs in the pensions dashboard and 21st Century Trusteeship initiatives.
Budget 2017 (number two): What's in store for pensions?
Ahead of the second Budget of 2017, industry experts tell James Phillips what they think the chancellor will seek to change on 22 November.
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
A summer reading list for trustees
Janice Turner explains how trustees will benefit from the latest flurry in activity from regulators
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.
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.
AMNT reveals first asset manager to apply Red Line voting
WHEB will be the first asset manager to adopt the Red Line voting principles developed by the Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) to give trustees more power.
Barry Parr steps down as AMNT co-chairman
Barry Parr has revealed he is stepping down as co-chairman of the Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) after more than five years.
Why the AMNT has launched its red line voting service
Giving trustees power over scheme assets
How more member representation could reduce need for heavy regulation
PP finds more must be done to help member-nominated trustees be better governors
How can trustees assess investment consultants?
Conflicts of interest make it challenging for trustees to assess consultants
IGCs need lay members to give them backbone
The AMNT’s Janice Turner says IGCs must have member representatives
The sun is setting on trusteeship
What does the future hold for the trust-based governance model?
