Chris Sier
Granularity is the key to cost transparency
As the first reports under the cost transparency templates become due, Charlotte Moore looks at how schemes and their consultants can use the data
Further six asset managers noted for 'exceptional transparency' on transaction costs
Six asset managers have been praised for their "exceptional transparency" in reporting transaction costs and charges to clients including pension schemes.
DWP must compel use of cost transparency templates in pensions bill, MPs told
A pensions bill expected next year must include law to require schemes to collect, publish and analyse cost transparency data from their asset managers, MPs have been told.
Transparency campaigner Chris Sier launches pension cost collection facility
A platform to help pension funds collect and analyse cost data, such as transaction costs, has been launched by Chris Sier, who has played an integral role in the fight for transparency.
Cost Transparency Initiative launches as disclosure templates revealed
An industry group has been launched to implement, promote and encourage the use of five cost disclosure templates developed earlier this year.
Transparency failings blamed on 'operationally inefficient' industry
The WPC's cost and transparency inquiry reveals it is impossible to know exactly how much consumers and trustees are paying in charges. Victoria Ticha takes a closer look
FCA to publish voluntary cost disclosure templates in autumn
A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) working group has recommended five institutional cost disclosure templates, although it says these should not be made mandatory.
Success for LGPS transparency code as 65 managers sign up in a year
Almost all listed asset managers have now signed up to the transparency code that launched 12 months ago to help local government funds get better cost data, writes Stephanie Baxter
Cost disclosure template could be ready by April; LGPS to adopt immediately
Trustees could benefit from a standardised template for the disclosure of investment transaction costs and charges from as early as April, Chris Sier has said.
Transparency Task Force calls for IA's Cummings to apologise over 'offensive' Loch Ness fees comments
Gina Miller and others deserve ‘apology…public recognition and thanks’
Consultants urged to take the lead in driving cost disclosure
Chris Sier has called on investment consultants to take the lead on disclosure of costs and charges as for too long asset managers have not put pension clients first.
Unbundling DC pricing unlocks 'value for money'
Henry Tapper says removing NDAs between operators and fund managers is a critical step in the journey towards assessing value for money
FCA's Sier pans new methodology to calculate alternative investment fund fees
Chair of FCA cost disclosure working group
Darren Philp: Delivering transaction cost transparency for scheme members
Darren Philp explains why The People's Pension has published a full breakdown of transaction costs and is backing the introduction of a 'comply or explain' soft cap for such charges on DC funds.
Lack of transparency in pension fund investments will 'lead to civil unrest'
The combination of lack of trust, poor transparency, and inadequate retirement funds will cause "civil unrest" in the next few decades, Andy Agathangelou warns.
McClymont becomes deputy co-chairman of FCA disclosure group and new PQM chief
Gregg McClymont has been appointed to senior positions at the Pensions Quality Mark (PQM) and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) working group on institutional transaction costs.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included reports that chancellor Philip Hammond is considering cutting higher-rate tax relief in the Autumn Budget, while the Court of Appeal ruled IBM had the right to impose a cap on increases in pensionable pay.
Fidelity and Investec sign LGPS code of transparency
The transparency code set up in June for the £217bn Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is quickly gaining traction among asset managers, with the total number of signatories reaching 12.
Chris Sier to chair FCA cost disclosure working group
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Chris Sier to chair its working group on disclosure of costs and charges for institutional investors.
Chris Sier: Disclosure standard is 'just the starting point' towards full transparency
The transparency campaigner has welcomed the regulator's proposals for cost disclosure, refuting claims the asset management industry's code has been created without independent oversight.
Two asset managers commit to full cost transparency
Baillie Gifford and Montanaro are the first asset managers to sign up to a new transparency code to help the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) get a better handle on investment costs.
A big step towards cost transparency
Stephanie Baxter says the launch of a transparency code shows the balance of power is finally starting to move in the direction of investors.
LGPS takes a big leap towards cost transparency
As a transparency code is launched for the Local Government Pension Scheme, Stephanie Baxter looks at how it could set a gold standard across the industry.
LGPS launches cost transparency code for asset managers
The Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board (SAB) has launched a transparency code to help schemes get a better handle on their costs and fees.
