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The dangers lurking in investment manager contracts
Judith Donnelly explains why pension trustees need to review and negotiate investment documents and highlights some of the worst examples of unfair clauses
Industry challenges force DB schemes to switch advisers
More than 60% of the largest UK pension funds have already changed or are in the process of switching their actuarial consultant, according to Barnett Waddingham research.
How to give overseas DB members the correct advice in transfer exercises
DB schemes are increasingly running transfer exercises to manage liabilities. Jonathon Webb looks at how to ensure overseas members are given the correct advice and included in the process
How to pick a good investment adviser
Roger Brown suggests four ways trustees can enhance their probability of selecting the right adviser
Bulk annuity service launched in bid to revolutionise transactions
A buyout tool which provides schemes with up-to-date pricing and comparisons between insurers has been launched by JLT Employee Benefits.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories include articles about the CMI's latest mortality projections model and its accompanying report, which show a clear trend in life expectancy.
Franklin Templeton expands UK consultant relations team
Franklin Templeton Investments has hired Aviva Investors' Christoph Butz as director of its UK consultant relations team.
Edinburgh Airport selects fully-integrated pensions consultant
Spence & Partners has been appointed to provide consultant services to the £95m Edinburgh Airport defined benefit (DB) pension plan.
Employers boosting wellbeing spend in bid to tackle surge in employee stress and mental health issues
Almost seven out of ten (68%) of employers report employee stress and mental health-related illness, Aon Employee Benefits research reveals.
Is investment consultancy too powerful and uncompetitive?
As the CMA gathers evidence for its investigation into investment consultants and fiduciary managers, Stephanie Baxter asks if there is a systemic problem in the industry
UPDATED: Investment consultants and fiduciary managers face market probe
The market is now under investigation by the competition watchdog following the FCA's decision to recommend a probe, writes Stephanie Baxter
Trustees should review contracts with investment advisers
As the trustee meeting schedule starts again, Raj Mody says now is a good time to review and update contract terms in light of the FCA's study
Will we see change in the investment consultancy market?
The top three consultants have put together a package of measures designed to increase transparency and competitiveness in the consultancy and fiduciary management markets. Helen Morrissey gets the industry response
What happened in pensions in 2016: Part Four
In the fourth and final part of our pensions timeline PP Online looks at what happened in pensions between October and December.
FCA review: Big changes afoot?
James Trask looks at the key issues highlighted in the recent FCA interim market study into asset management.
FCA interim market study shines spotlight on investment consultants
The interim findings of the FCA's Asset Management Market Study highlight concerns about the investment consulting market's transparency. Helen Morrissey takes a look at the findings.
How the fiduciary market is developing
William Parry looks at the evolving dynamics within the fiduciary management market.
Hymans Robertson poaches two LCP consultants
Hymans Robertson has added Beenesh Googoolye and Ritchie Thomson to its investment consulting team, after both left rival firm Lane, Clark & Peacock (LCP).
Hymans Robertson hires investment research consultant
Adam Porter has been named as Hymans Robertson's newest associate investment research consultant.
Willis Towers Watson promotes two to new positions
Sara Rejal and Karen Dolenec have been promoted to two newly created positions by Willis Towers Watson.
Are consultants meeting the needs of pension schemes?
As the consultancy market faces ever growing scrutiny Helen Morrissey asks if the current model is working for trustees and looks at how it needs to evolve
T. Rowe Price hires consultant relations manager
Nicola Fox has joined T. Rowe Price as a consultant relations manager.
John Reeve leaves Premier for Cosan Consulting
Cosan Consulting has hired John Reeve as a director, after he had worked at Premier for nine years.
What happens if schemes poach top investment talent?
As schemes get larger we are likely to see more looking to develop in-house expertise. Helen Morrissey looks at what this means for the wider industry.
