DC

Scottish Widows' independent governance committee (IGC) has said it is encouraged by the provider's "progress" in delivering value for money.

A study has found 55% of defined benefit (DB) members who spoke to a financial adviser chose to transfer out to access the pension flexibilities in 2016-17, compared to just 36% the previous year.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is consulting on changing its definition of professional trustees and is also reviewing its penalty policies for breach of duties.

Vince Childers thinks DC schemes should take a look at real assets.

Stephanie Baxter says the CWU's proposal for a risk sharing scheme at Royal Mail is a breath of fresh air at a time when there are growing concerns about DC.

A union proposal for Royal Mail to create a risk sharing scheme has brought back the idea of defined ambition. Stephanie Baxter looks at how it would work and if it could set a blueprint for others

Calum Cooper urges schemes to engage with members on defined benefit transfers

Designing good DC default funds for members can be a difficult and daunting task for trustees. Michael Klimes explores how they can do it

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said it "strongly encourages" providers to apply for the master trust assurance framework in the run-up to the introduction of its authorisation powers.

The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) powers to authorise master trusts will be the "cornerstone" of its drive to consolidate the defined contribution (DC) market according to Andrew Warwick-Thompson.