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Five pension priorities for the new government
While Amber Rudd will remain in her job as secretary of state for work and pensions, the rest of Boris Johnson's cabinet has experienced a major shake-up.
Trustees admit their boards are lacking in diversity
Pension fund trustees believe their boards are considerably lacking in age and ethnic diversity, a Baker McKenzie survey has found.
Women in Pensions Awards 2019 - The Night in Pictures
The 2nd Women in Pensions Awards were presented by comedian Viv Groskop at a gala dinner at the Hilton London Bankside on 11 July 2019.
Women in Pensions Awards 2019 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the 2nd annual Women in Pensions Awards...
£100,000 pensions gap for women in part-time work
Women's savings are being cut due to part-time work leaving them £105,000 worse off than men in retirement, research conducted by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) and Now Pensions revealed.
Lesley Carline: Where is our future?
The industry seems to be full of the same familiar commentators discussing the same old issues. Lesley Carline argues it is time to give a new generation a chance.
David Rix: Always plan for the unexpected, and be proactive
The Pension Protection Fund's member payments officer won administrator of the year at PP's inaugural Rising Star Awards. He tells Kim Kaveh about his successes.
Trustee boards 'need younger voices to reflect all savers'
Younger voices on trustee boards are becoming increasingly required - and important - to "reflect and respond to savers' needs", according to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's (PLSA) Caroline Escott.
Third of women have no pension plan, finds Willis Owen
Just over a third of women claim they do not have a pension plan compared to 17% of men, a Willis Owen survey has found.
Female participation in workplace schemes soars as a result of AE
The number of women participating in a workplace pension has increased by 70% since auto-enrolment (AE) began, analysis by Equiniti reveals.
Master trusts must embrace greater diversity of trustees
Improved diversity on master trust boards can enable greater understanding of wider socioeconomic circumstances, argues James Phillips.
The PPF is right to vote against CVA proposals, say respondents
This week's Pensions Buzz respondents agreed the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is sometimes right to vote against company voluntary agreement (CVA) proposals.
Karina Klimaszewski: Relationships matter, and don't be afraid to ask
The Aon senior consultant was named mentor of the year at the inaugural Rising Star Awards. She speaks to Kim Kaveh about her successes to date.
How diverse are trustee boards at master trusts?
Many master trust boards lack diversity, yet the ultimate goal should be to achieve cognitive inclusion to represent a large cohort of DC members, writes Kim Kaveh.
Chloe Priestley: Believe in your own knowledge and capabilities
The PwC senior associate was named Trainee of the Year at the inaugural Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards. She speaks to Kim Kaveh about her journey.
Paras Shah: Be open to change, and get lots of exposure to people and skills
Cardano's head of liability-driven investment Paras Shah is the joint Investment Manager of the Year winner at the inaugural Rising Star Awards. He speaks to Kim Kaveh about his successes.
AMNT fund manager review finds 'utterly unacceptable' voting policies and practices
The majority of fund managers do not have voting policies or guidelines on climate-related risks and diversity, an Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) survey has found.
Unpacking gender inequality
Gregg McClymont says to really tackle the gender pensions gap, the government must look at measures to improve childcare provision across the UK
Oliver Walker: Keep your enthusiasm, and don't listen to pessimists
Aon's head of UK corporate consulting Oliver Walker won the Adviser of the Year category at the Rising Star Awards 2019. He tells Kim Kaveh about his successes to date.
Women in Pensions Awards 2019 - Shortlists published
Here they are - the finalists for the Women in Pensions Awards 2019...
The gender pay gaps reported by pension related firms
The second year of reporting of gender pay gaps has come to an end. James Phillips looks at the biggest gaps and the best improvements across pension related firms
Michael Watkins: Experience is not all about age, and don't be afraid
Smart Pension's head of proposition development won the Rising Star of Pensions award. He tells Kim Kaveh about the lessons he has learned along the way.
Why we must shine a brighter light on the gender pension gap
Scottish Widows' Catherine Stewart says women have come a long way, but more action is needed to close the gender pensions gap.
Women in Pensions Awards: Nominees revealed
Here it is… The full list of the individuals and organisations that have been nominated for the Women in Pensions Awards 2019.
