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Chancellor warns of 'economic emergency' in Spending Review as borrowing hits £394bn
Chancellor warns of 'economic emergency' in Spending Review as borrowing hits £394bn

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned that the UK’s “economic emergency has only just begun”, as he revealed that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has forecast the economy will contract this year by 11.3% - the largest fall in output for more than...

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  • 25 November 2020
Unhedged pension schemes face funding risks as yield curve inverts
Unhedged pension schemes face funding risks as yield curve inverts

Pension schemes that have not hedged their liabilities could face funding issues as long-dated bond yields have plummeted, industry experts have warned.

  • Investment
  • 15 August 2019
Uncovering the depths of hidden talent
Uncovering the depths of hidden talent

The PLSA's Caroline Escott says investors and stakeholders must continue to ask for better information on issues that affect the motivation, skills and productivity of the workforce

  • Industry
  • 03 April 2019
The future of master trusts
The future of master trusts

Lesley Carline explains why the PMI is setting up an industry-wide master trust group and how it will help provide a collective voice for those running and providing services to schemes

  • Defined Contribution
  • 15 March 2019
Stepping up to the pensions positivity challenge
Stepping up to the pensions positivity challenge

Jonathan Stapleton wonders why we are so gloomy about pensions when the picture is not as bleak as is often portrayed

  • Industry
  • 09 January 2019
We are letting down pension fund members
We are letting down pension fund members

Colin Meech says lack of clarity means workers and their employers don't know whether they're getting value for money or how investments are performing

  • Law and Regulation
  • 24 October 2018
Inflation sees first rise since November to 2.5%
Inflation sees first rise since November to 2.5%

UK inflation has risen for the first time since November to 2.5% in July, up from 2.4% in June, thanks to rising fuel costs and the price of computer games.

  • Investment
  • 15 August 2018
UK Outlook: It's Not Just Brexit
UK Outlook: It's Not Just Brexit

Mike Amey of PIMCO explains why there is a lot more to the UK outlook than Brexit, important though it is.

  • Investment
  • 10 August 2018
Global lessons on financial wellness
Global lessons on financial wellness

David Harris says we should look to experiences and innovations in New Zealand, Australia and the US

  • Industry
  • 19 April 2018
We need to get better at explaining what trustees do
We need to get better at explaining what trustees do

Peter Askins says it is important to communicate the role of trustee to members in a way they can understand

  • Industry
  • 09 April 2018
Schemes should look beyond sterling credit
Schemes should look beyond sterling credit

Sorca Kelly-Scholte says the $5.1trn US investment grade corporate bond market offers greater opportunities to diversify.

  • Investment
  • 04 April 2018
Government demands commitments from Melrose over GKN bid
Government demands commitments from Melrose over GKN bid

The government has pressed Melrose to make a series of binding commitments, including for pensions, over its hostile £8.4bn final takeover bid for GKN.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 27 March 2018
Have your say: Is pensions regulation reducing the number of lay trustees?
Have your say: Is pensions regulation reducing the number of lay trustees?

In this week's Pensions Buzz survey, we want to know whether regulation is forcing a reduction in the number of lay trustees.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 26 March 2018
TPR's new white paper powers could apply to Carillion retrospectively, says McVey
TPR's new white paper powers could apply to Carillion retrospectively, says McVey

The secretary of state for work and pensions has told MPs clawback and avoidance measures could be imposed for the people responsible for driving Carillion over the cliff.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 23 March 2018
New powers for regulator 'will make no difference to members'
New powers for regulator 'will make no difference to members'

While the new powers are welcome, most respondents doubt it will make a difference to the outcomes for members, Pensions Buzz respondents say.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 22 March 2018
FCA and TPR launch joint strategy to tackle pension problems
FCA and TPR launch joint strategy to tackle pension problems

The FCA and TPR have announced their joint strategy for tackling the key risks facing pensions in the next decade. Victoria Ticha explores the plan and the industry's initial reaction.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 20 March 2018
BT and CWU agree to new 'hybrid' pension scheme
BT and CWU agree to new 'hybrid' pension scheme

The closure of the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) to future accrual means 20,000 active members will move to an 'enhanced' defined contribution (DC) scheme, after the company reached a deal with the union.

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  • 20 March 2018
Action against 'unscrupulous' company directors a 'gesture' policy with little prospect of success
Action against 'unscrupulous' company directors a 'gesture' policy with little prospect of success

Enhanced powers for The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to prosecute and fine company directors who "wilfully or recklessly" put their defined benefit (DB) pension scheme at risk will be hard to enforce, commentators say.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 19 March 2018
Melrose pledges £1bn to GKN schemes as part of final offer
Melrose pledges £1bn to GKN schemes as part of final offer

Melrose has pledged to contribute up to £1bn to GKN's pension schemes as part of a final offer to acquire the engineering business.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 19 March 2018
Are asset managers delivering on their ESG claims?
Are asset managers delivering on their ESG claims?

Despite improvements in investment manager attitudes towards responsible investment, research reveals there is a way to go before the majority deliver meaningful action. Victoria Ticha explores why

  • Investment
  • 16 March 2018
Co-op gains £51.9m after switching pension scheme from RPI to CPI
Co-op gains £51.9m after switching pension scheme from RPI to CPI

The Co-operative Bank is set to continue de-risking pension schemes after it mitigated further losses by switching from the retail prices index (RPI) to the consumer prices index (CPI).

  • Defined Benefit
  • 16 March 2018
Prudential sells £12bn annuity book to Rothesay Life
Prudential sells £12bn annuity book to Rothesay Life

Prudential has sold £12bn in annuity assets to reinsurance business Rothesay Life as part of its M&G demerger announced today.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 14 March 2018
May commissions taskforce to 'unlock capital to boost impact investment'
May commissions taskforce to 'unlock capital to boost impact investment'

An industry taskforce aimed at boosting innovation in the finance industry to enhance the profitability of social impact investment has been commissioned by the prime minister.

  • Investment
  • 13 March 2018
P-Solve appointed Samworth Brothers' scheme investment adviser
P-Solve appointed Samworth Brothers' scheme investment adviser

P-Solve has been appointed as the investment advisor for Samworth Brothers' £450m defined benefit (DB) pension scheme.

  • Appointments
  • 12 March 2018
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