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      So far, DC plans have largely been focused on the onset of auto-enrolment and changes to the regulatory framework - be it the ‘charge cap,' ‘pension freedoms' or consultations around ‘value for money', says Annabel Tonry, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM).

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      In 2015 George Osborne, then the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, decided that those age over 55 could take much more of their pension in cash. This has since opened up a range of possibilities for DC scheme members in the world of pensions.

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QE debt cancellation is a 'creeping reality'

Debt monetisation is a "creeping reality" and will usher in a period of high inflation, according to an investment grade bond manager.

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2012: The year in quotes

This year has been one of the most eventful in recent times. This round-up brings you the year in quotes, from the backbiting and baiting to the grandstanding and gerrymandering.

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QE impact exaggerated: Towers Watson

The impact of quantitative easing on scheme funding levels has been exaggerated and should not be used as an excuse to delay de-risking, Towers Watson says.

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  • 29 October 2012
NAPF demands discount rate intervention

Hannah Brenton speaks to NAPF chairman Mark Hyde Harrison about why the government needs to overrule the regulator with regards to discount rates.

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  • 25 October 2012
Removing the wedge

How changes to RPI could improve scheme funding

  • Industry
  • 27 September 2012
Schemes urged to rethink gilt holdings

Schemes are being urged to reconsider "distorted" gilt holdings, as persistently low yields call into question the benefits of holding the asset class.

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  • 09 August 2012
HMT: QE has boosted schemes and cut risk

The Treasury has brushed off criticism that monetary policy is damaging schemes by claiming quantitative easing has boosted scheme fund values and reduced investment risk.

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  • 21 June 2012
BoE announces new bank stimulus packages

The Bank of England is to launch new stimulus packages in a bid to get the economy moving again.

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  • 15 June 2012
Clarity welcomed but gilt stance disappointing: the industry view

Rachel Dalton examines the industry response to the guidance.

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  • 03 May 2012
Another accident waiting to happen?

Whenever something unexpected occurs, we look for a cause.

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  • 05 April 2012
Industry QE woes 'oversimplified'

The pensions industry has an "oversimplified" view of quantitative easing's impact on scheme investments and should not blame the Bank of England for low bond yields, ING say.

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  • 29 March 2012
BoE holds interest rates at record low

The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at and signalled its intention to continue with its £325bn programme of quantitative easing.

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  • 08 March 2012
Top 10 features of 2011

In the first part of our run-down of the most read Professional Pensions Online articles in 2011, we look at the top 10 features during the year.

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  • 28 December 2011
Economic easing: Benefiting schemes, firms and the government

Kees de Koning explains how economic easing can help UK schemes

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  • 22 December 2011
Comment: The next stage in the euro crisis

John Redwood urges schemes to look beyond Europe

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  • 24 November 2011
QE lessons from the US

Michael Bow talks to LGIM's American QE expert

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  • 03 November 2011
Comment: TPR must provide space

The Bank of England's decision to expand its quantitative easing programme by £75bn may well provide a much-needed boost to the UK economy.

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  • 20 October 2011
Monitoring the employer covenant: getting ahead of the game

Hannah Brenton examines the effect of market volatility on the employer covenant and looks at whether the area faces increased scrutiny from The Pensions Regulator.

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  • 20 October 2011
Analysis: Throwing fuel on a fire

Jonathan Stapleton on the fall out from QE2

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