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      Admin & Data Forum 2021

      This concise half-day event will explore a variety of different issues affecting scheme managers, through a combination of informative presentations and interactive panel debates, including GMP equalisation, the pensions dashboard, the accuracy and quality of members data and the latest trends in scheme administration.

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      Defined Benefit Consolidation Conference

      Professional Pensions is hosting this concise digital event on the 25th March to provide a crucial update on where the current regulation stands on DB Consolidators, assess the different models available, what the expected funding levels are and the governance requirements. This event will be a combination of short presentations followed by live Q&A’s with our expert speakers allowing plenty of time to answer your questions.

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      Sustainable Investment Festival 2021

      The Sustainable Investment Festival will run online from 22-24 June and will include thought-provoking presentations from renowned keynote speakers, innovative breakout events and sessions specifically tailored to meet the information needs of fund selectors, financial advisers, pension consultants, trustees and scheme managers.

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      UK Pensions Awards 2021

      The UK Pensions Awards – now in their 24th year – remain the industry's most prestigious accolades. They shine the light on excellence and recognise the advisers, providers and investment managers that offer the highest level of innovation, performance and service to occupational pension schemes and their members, and have done the most to improve this over the past year.

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    • How DC schemes can gain exposure to different asset classes in a low-return environment

      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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      Pension freedoms three years on

      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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Industry rejects advisers and providers 'cold calling'
Industry rejects advisers and providers 'cold calling'

The telephone is the least popular way to communicate with a prospective client, according to PP research.

  • Industry
  • 11 August 2016
TPR launches pension trusteeship paper
TPR launches pension trusteeship paper

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published a discussion paper on how to drive up standards of pensions trusteeship and shape future regulatory policy.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 22 July 2016
Trustees raise doubts over communicating DB risks to members
Trustees raise doubts over communicating DB risks to members

Concerns have been raised about making members more aware of risks to their defined benefit (DB) pensions, for fear of leading to panic and knee-jerk reactions.

  • Communication
  • 07 July 2016
PBUK: Samsung launches workplace ISA to tackle changing benefits landscape
PBUK: Samsung launches workplace ISA to tackle changing benefits landscape

Samsung has introduced a workplace ISA to address the changing savings priorities of its 1400 staff.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 04 July 2016
BT to pilot advice service for DB members
BT to pilot advice service for DB members

BT will soon roll out a trial advice offering for its active defined benefit (DB) members to help them make more informed choices.

  • Communication
  • 23 June 2016
We need to get rid of pensions jargon
We need to get rid of pensions jargon

Anne-Marie Winton believes the way we communicate with people about pensions can prevent engagement.

  • Communication
  • 01 June 2016
JLT's CEO urges industry 'call to arms' over data issues
JLT's CEO urges industry 'call to arms' over data issues

Actions to tackle the lack of data quality must be spearheaded by the industry, according to JLT Employee Benefits' Bala Viswanathan.

  • Industry
  • 23 May 2016
How should risks to DB benefits be communicated to members?
How should risks to DB benefits be communicated to members?

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's DB taskforce is exploring whether members should be better informed about the risks to their benefits. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at how this could work

  • Defined Benefit
  • 23 May 2016
How can trustees and IGCs deliver value for money?
How can trustees and IGCs deliver value for money?

Lack of an agreed definition of value for money is posing many challenges for the industry. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at research by the Pensions Policy Institute which suggests a number of solutions

  • Defined Contribution
  • 06 May 2016
Welcome to the new look Professional Pensions website
Welcome to the new look Professional Pensions website

The re-designed Professional Pensions website has been unveiled today.

  • Industry
  • 05 May 2016
Can robo-advice boost engagement?
Can robo-advice boost engagement?

Charlotte Moore looks at whether robo-advice could have a role in boosting engagement with retirement planning.

  • Admin / Technology
  • 04 May 2016
JLT Employee Benefits hires head of client communications
JLT Employee Benefits hires head of client communications

David Millar has been appointed head of client communications by JLT Employee Benefits where he will lead a team of consultants and production managers.

  • Appointments
  • 21 April 2016
Lack of confidence in pensions is major challenge for industry
Lack of confidence in pensions is major challenge for industry

Figures reveal a lack of belief in pensions which will be difficult to overcome.

  • Industry
  • 18 April 2016
The Famous Five - what are the top priorities for DC schemes?
The Famous Five - what are the top priorities for DC schemes?

Helen Ball looks at the key issues for trustees of defined contribution schemes.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 12 April 2016
Trustees must avoid complacency on default funds
Trustees must avoid complacency on default funds

Trustees should not become complacent by thinking members who are auto-enrolled (AE) into default funds are adequately provided for, according to AHC.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 12 April 2016
Altmann was wrong to criticise IDS for his resignation says industry
Altmann was wrong to criticise IDS for his resignation says industry

The pensions minister's comments on Iain Duncan Smith's resignation were too personal and unprofessional according to a PP survey.

  • Industry
  • 01 April 2016
PP Administration Survey: The results
PP Administration Survey: The results

This year’s survey reveals what schemes are looking for in administration systems and third-party administrators and highlights the key providers.

  • Admin / Technology
  • 30 March 2016
Have your say: Was Ros Altmann right to criticise Iain Duncan Smith for resigning?
Have your say: Was Ros Altmann right to criticise Iain Duncan Smith for resigning?

This week we want to know if the pensions minister was justified in condemning Iain Duncan Smith's resignation and how the regulator's trustee toolkit can be made more effective.

  • Industry
  • 29 March 2016
MPs launch inquiry into early drawing of state pension
MPs launch inquiry into early drawing of state pension

The Work and Pensions Select Committee has started a probe to explore the economic effects of allowing certain women to draw their state pension early.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 21 March 2016
Pensioners still need minister to champion their cause says industry
Pensioners still need minister to champion their cause says industry

A person dedicated to fighting for pensioners is still needed according to research from PP.

  • Industry
  • 17 March 2016
MPs support early state pension access for women affected by changes
MPs support early state pension access for women affected by changes

Women affected by the increase in state pension age from 63 to 66 could access their savings early if they accept lower weekly payments, according to MPs.

  • Legislation
  • 15 March 2016
ShareAction reveals best (and worst) AE providers for ESG and governance
ShareAction reveals best (and worst) AE providers for ESG and governance

Action must be taken to tackle the increasingly large gap in performance of auto-enrolment (AE) providers, according to a report by ShareAction.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 14 March 2016
What is the solution to low contribution rates?
What is the solution to low contribution rates?

Figures show contribution rates fell between 2014 and 2015, amid concerns people could have to work until their 80s. Kristian Brunt-Seymour asks if legislative measures are the answer.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 14 March 2016
One year on: how freedom and choice is changing pensions
One year on: how freedom and choice is changing pensions

Freedom and choice is producing unexpected results across DB and DC schemes

  • Defined Contribution
  • 04 March 2016
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