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      Professional Pensions Defined Contribution virtual event, hopes to take stock of the last year, and ask the important questions; are members saving enough and have we improved the member journey at retirement? This two part digital event will provide you with the latest thinking and innovation in the DC market during our snappy 15 minute presentations, with plenty of time to ask questions during our live speaker Q&A.

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      The Sustainable Investment Festival will run online from 22-25 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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      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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      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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Fidelity reveals make up of master trust board and IGC

Fidelity Worldwide Investment has appointed Kim Nash, Rachel Brougham and David Felder to its independent governance committee (IGC) and master trust board.

  • Appointments
  • 26 March 2015
Just one in seven retiring this year have researched options

Only one in seven people retiring in the next 12 months have done extensive research about their options according to Fidelity Worldwide Investment.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 23 March 2015
Will the government change how DB schemes are valued for LTA purposes?

DB members get far more pension for their tax than DC members

  • Defined Benefit
  • 18 March 2015
Govt must address 'glaring inequality' in defined benefit tax treatment - Fidelity

The government should look into the glaring inequality in the tax system that favours defined benefit (DB) pension schemes over defined contribution (DC), Alan Higham has said.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 18 March 2015
Ministers 'to discuss' radical annuities-for-cash plan

Controversial proposals to allow existing pensioners to sell their annuities for cash - and insurers to compete for the contracts - are to be discussed by ministers this week ahead of the 18 March Budget, according to reports.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 12 March 2015
One in ten retiring this year expect whole pot to be tax-free

People retiring after April do not understand the tax implications of ‘freedom and choice' with one in ten believing they can access their whole pot tax-free, research finds.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 10 March 2015
Fidelity extends DC platform ahead of April but warns flexibilities will fail without engagement

Fidelity has extended its defined contribution (DC) platform to give customers access to incoming retirement flexibilities but warned that operational capability alone will not ensure the policy is successful.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 19 February 2015
Webb: Too many providers still stuck in old ways

There are still too many people in financial services who think they can "keep their customers where they want them" by quietly carrying on with old-style practices, Pensions minister Steve Webb has said.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 14 January 2015
Retirees at risk of freeing pots with smaller-than-expected state pension

Retirees are at risk of cashing out their private pension savings under the misunderstanding they will receive the full flat rate state pension.

  • Industry
  • 12 January 2015
Webb's plan to extend Budget freedoms gets thumbs down

Natasha Browne gets industry reaction to Steve Webb’s plans to roll out freedom and choice to annuitants.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 09 January 2015
ECB urged to announce QE this month amid fresh deflationary fears

The European Central Bank is being urged to undertake full-blown QE this month following worse than expected deflation in the eurozone, writes Stephanie Baxter.

  • Investment
  • 09 January 2015
Industry rebuffs Webb proposal 'to sell annuities for cash'

Pensions minister Steve Webb's bid to allow annuitants to sell their contracts in exchange for cash has been rejected by industry figures.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 05 January 2015
Are annuity death tax changes a job 'half done'?

Annuities have been brought into line with drawdown, but inconsistencies remain

  • Law and Regulation
  • 04 December 2014
One in eight members at 'high risk' of poor retirement decisions

More than half of retirees could be at risk of making poor decisions with their defined contribution (DC) savings by 2024, warns the Pensions Policy Institute.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 27 November 2014
HSBC DC scheme switches £1.8bn into Fidelity platform in record move

The HSBC Pension Scheme has moved £1.8m of its defined contribution (DC) assets that had previously been managed in-house onto Fidelity's investment platform.

  • Industry
  • 29 September 2014
One in eight over-50s targeted by liberation fraudsters

One in eight people over 50 has been approached by fraudsters offering early access to their pension pot according to research from Fidelity Worldwide Investment reveals.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 29 September 2014
Finding value in a market of strong performers

After a period of exceptional market conditions, Charlotte Moore looks at the steps asset allocators are taking to ensure decent medium-term returns

  • Investment
  • 18 September 2014
ABI: Drawdown sales climb 55% post-Budget

There has been a 55% increase in drawdown sales since the Chancellor announced the liberalisation of the retirement process in March, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

  • Industry
  • 11 September 2014
Over a third planning to take cash will switch to bank account

Even prudent retirees risk making poor decisions when pension freedoms kick-in next year, with more than one in three intending to switch their savings into a bank account.

  • Industry
  • 09 September 2014
Fidelity launches at-retirement service ahead of DC flexibility

Fidelity Worldwide Investment has launched an at-retirement service ahead of the deadline for implementing the new flexibilities for defined contribution (DC) members next April.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 23 July 2014
Hoban backs MAS led 'Retirement Savers Service' for guidance guarantee

Mark Hoban has backed the Money Advice Service (MAS) to play a central role in providing the guidance guarantee.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 17 July 2014
Ex-Fidelity CIO appointed to chair investor engagement forum

The Investor Forum, set up to increase engagement from asset owners and managers, has been officially launched with Simon Fraser appointed chairman.

  • Appointments
  • 04 July 2014
Too much change is bad for providers and savers

Ruth Gillbe says gradual change would be better than permanent revolution

  • Law and Regulation
  • 13 June 2014
'Urgent decision' on guidance guarantee essential - Friends Life

The government must make an "urgent decision" on the specifics of the guidance guarantee to ensure the April 2015 deadline is met, Friends Life has said.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 10 June 2014
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