• Home
  • Admin/Tech
  • Benefits
  • Buzz
  • DB
  • DC
  • Diversity
  • Investment
  • Law & regulation
  • Risk reduction
  • Events
  • Whitepapers
  • Spotlights
  • Digital Edition
  • PPTV
  • Newsletters
  • Sign in
  •  
      • Newsletters
      • Account details
      • Contact support
      • Sign out
     
    •  

      You are currently accessing ProfessionalPensions via your Enterprise account.

      If you already have an account please use the link below to sign in.

      If you have any problems with your access or would like to request an individual access account please contact our customer service team.

      Phone: +44 (0) 1858 438800

      Email: [email protected]

      • Sign in
  • Follow us
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    • Newsletters
    • YouTube
  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • Events
    • Upcoming events
      event logo
      Webinar: Using passion for ESG to unleash member engagement

      This webinar will look at how pension schemes can harness their members’ interest in ESG to engage them more broadly with their pensions. In particular, it will look at exclusive research showing how members are reacting to ESG; their propensity to act versus their actual behaviour; and the expectations they have of providers in this regard.

      • Date: 26 Jan 2021
      • Webinar
      event logo
      Investment Conference

      This two part Investment Conference will bring you the latest updates from economists, asset managers and pension consultants. We will be taking a look at the outlook for the 2021 economy, alternatives, cashflow strategies and global equity markets to name a few, assessing how they fared through the volatility and what we can expect for the year ahead.

      • Date: 27 Jan 2021
      • Digital Conference
      event logo
      Webinar: What to put on your GMP Equalisation project roadmap for 2021

      This webinar will bring together views from actuaries, lawyers, administrators, trustees and data experts to look at the pragmatic, collaborative solutions that are open to schemes to solve the GMP equalisation challenges in 2021. It will assess the individual challenges schemes face with equalisations and provide some practical options that are available to resolve these issues.

      • Date: 02 Feb 2021
      • Webinar
      event logo
      Webinar: Will the world return to normal in 2021?

      In this webinar, PP editor Jonathan Stapleton will be joined by BMO’s chief economist Steven Bell and director of fiduciary management, Christy Jesudasan, alongside PTL trustee director Melanie Cusack and Isio’s head of fiduciary management oversight Paula Champion to discuss the significant impact of these themes on the pensions sector.

      • Date: 04 Feb 2021
      • Webinar
      View all events
      Follow our Professional Pension Events

      Sign up to receive email alerts about our events

      Sign up

  • Whitepapers
    • 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).

      Download
      Pension freedoms three years on

      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.

      Download
      Find whitepapers
      Search by title or subject area
      View all whitepapers
  • Spotlights
  • Digital Edition
Professional Pensions
Professional Pensions
  • Home
  • Admin/Tech
  • Benefits
  • Buzz
  • DB
  • DC
  • Diversity
  • Investment
  • Law & regulation
  • Risk reduction
 
    • Newsletters
    • Account details
    • Contact support
    • Sign out
 
  •  

    You are currently accessing ProfessionalPensions via your Enterprise account.

    If you already have an account please use the link below to sign in.

    If you have any problems with your access or would like to request an individual access account please contact our customer service team.

    Phone: +44 (0) 1858 438800

    Email: [email protected]

    • Sign in

Frank Field

What to do if your scheme hits the media spotlight
What to do if your scheme hits the media spotlight

Patrick Foster draws on his experience supporting trustees through insolvency events to set out what trustees need to prepare for.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 07 August 2020
Frank Field, Helena Morrissey and Bryn Davies to join House of Lords
Frank Field, Helena Morrissey and Bryn Davies to join House of Lords

Former Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) chairman Frank Field, 30% Club founder Dame Helena Morrissey, and Union Pension Services director Bryn Davies have been nominated for life peerages.

  • Appointments
  • 31 July 2020
Rash Bhabra: The importance of passion
Rash Bhabra: The importance of passion

Willis Towers Watson's GB head of retirement speaks to James Phillips about changing DB regulation, trustee power, and a refocus on DC

  • Industry
  • 04 March 2020
Four candidates named for WPC chair
Four candidates named for WPC chair

At least four Members of Parliament (MP) will battle it out to chair the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC), it has been confirmed.

  • Appointments
  • 24 January 2020
Railway companies begin court battle over pensions role in franchising
Railway companies begin court battle over pensions role in franchising

A High Court battle has begun between the government and four railways companies after they were excluded from franchise bids due to their approach to the £27bn Railways Pension Scheme (RPS).

  • Law and Regulation
  • 20 January 2020
Work and Pensions Committee to be chaired by Labour MP
Work and Pensions Committee to be chaired by Labour MP

The House of Commons has confirmed that the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) will be chaired by a Labour member of parliament (MP).

  • Appointments
  • 14 January 2020
What pensions restructuring challenges have arisen over the past year?
What pensions restructuring challenges have arisen over the past year?

Taylor Wessing has published a report gauging industry views on challenges associated with pensions restructuring. Kim Kaveh explores the findings

  • Industry
  • 12 December 2019
Should there be a single definition of value for money?
Should there be a single definition of value for money?

An agreed definition of value for money would make it easier for members to compare pensions, but it could be difficult as schemes are so different, writes Kim Kaveh.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 25 September 2019
Railways Pension Scheme on TPR's watchlist since 2016
Railways Pension Scheme on TPR's watchlist since 2016

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) almost issued a warning notice against one of the firms involved in the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS) as sections of the scheme were placed on watch in 2016.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 22 July 2019
TPR looking into seven scam investigations posing £55m loss to savers' pensions
TPR looking into seven scam investigations posing £55m loss to savers' pensions

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is carrying out seven criminal investigations into potential scams with indicative losses to savers' pensions of around £55m, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has revealed.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 22 July 2019
TPR could target the Greens' overseas assets for Arcadia schemes
TPR could target the Greens' overseas assets for Arcadia schemes

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has mooted pursuing Sir Philip and Lady Tina Green's overseas assets to ensure there are enough funds for the Arcadia pension schemes.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 08 July 2019
Frank Field writes to TPR chief executive over USS valuation dealings
Frank Field writes to TPR chief executive over USS valuation dealings

Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) chairman Frank Field has written to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) over its influence on the Universities Superannuation Scheme's (USS) 2017 valuation.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 28 June 2019
MPs grill TPR chief executive over Arcadia dealings
MPs grill TPR chief executive over Arcadia dealings

Cases such as The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) recent negotiations with Arcadia are at the top of the watchdog's agenda, its chief executive has told MPs.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 27 June 2019
Arcadia delays CVA vote over landlord qualms
Arcadia delays CVA vote over landlord qualms

Arcadia has postponed votes on its seven company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposals in order to "conduct further dialogue with a few landlords" in a bid to save the business from collapse.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 06 June 2019
Philip Green agrees £25m Arcadia pensions deal with TPR and PPF
Philip Green agrees £25m Arcadia pensions deal with TPR and PPF

Sir Philip Green has agreed with The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to plunge an additional £25m into Arcadia's pension funds, paving the way for a restructure of his empire.

  • Industry
  • 05 June 2019
Arcadia CVA proposals slammed by TPR over member protection concerns
Arcadia CVA proposals slammed by TPR over member protection concerns

Sir Philip Green's restructuring proposals for his retail giant Arcadia will not "adequately protect" its pension schemes' members, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 23 May 2019
MPs offer FCA compromise on DB transfer contingent charging ban
MPs offer FCA compromise on DB transfer contingent charging ban

The Work and Pensions Select Committee (WPC) has called on the FCA to explore the case for setting an upper limit for the amount of a DB transfer fee that can be received via contingent charging.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 16 May 2019
TPR quizzed on engagement with 'parlous' Railways Pensions Scheme
TPR quizzed on engagement with 'parlous' Railways Pensions Scheme

MPs have written to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) about its engagement with the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS) amid concerns over the scheme's future funding.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 16 April 2019
Green up to 'old tricks' over plans to halve Arcadia pension funding, warn MPs
Green up to 'old tricks' over plans to halve Arcadia pension funding, warn MPs

The Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has criticised Arcadia's proposals to halve the deficit recovery contributions of its pension schemes as part of a company restructure.

  • Industry
  • 11 April 2019
MPs probe TPR over Debenhams refinancing discussions
MPs probe TPR over Debenhams refinancing discussions

The Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has questioned The Pensions Regulator (TPR) over its involvement in a refinancing plan for Debenhams, as the retailer battles for survival.

  • Industry
  • 11 March 2019
The Big Read: The inside story of the BHS schemes' journey to buyout
The Big Read: The inside story of the BHS schemes' journey to buyout

The story of BHS is one of both outrage and happy endings. James Phillips speaks to trustee chairman Chris Martin and his advisers about the scheme's endgame journey

  • Defined Benefit
  • 08 February 2019
MPs launch inquiry into contingent charging on DB transfer advice
MPs launch inquiry into contingent charging on DB transfer advice

Parliament's Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into contingent charging on defined benefit (DB) pension transfer advice.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 08 January 2019
WPC urges TPR for speedy action over Johnston Press pre-pack
WPC urges TPR for speedy action over Johnston Press pre-pack

Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) chairman Frank Field has pressed The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to promptly announce if it will take any action on Johnston Press.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 06 December 2018
WPC letter urges government to legislate for pensions dashboard
WPC letter urges government to legislate for pensions dashboard

The chairman of the Work and Pensions Committee Frank Field has written a letter to the pensions minister urging him to commit now to legislation for the pensions dashboard.

  • Admin / Technology
  • 01 December 2018
123

Most read

Trustees will need to be corporate finance experts under new TPR powers
Trustees will need to be corporate finance experts under new TPR powers
Livingbridge sells Broadstone to Intermediate Capital Group
Livingbridge sells Broadstone to Intermediate Capital Group
Pension Schemes Bill gets final approval and waits for Royal Assent
Pension Schemes Bill gets final approval and waits for Royal Assent
Mark Stocker dies following cancer battle
Mark Stocker dies following cancer battle
Industry Voice: The tipping point for UK pension schemes
Industry Voice: The tipping point for UK pension schemes
Trustpilot

 

  • Contact Us
  • Marketing solutions
  • About Incisive Media
  • Terms and conditions
  • Policies
  • Careers
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Newsletters
  • YouTube

© Incisive Business Media (IP) Limited, Published by Incisive Business Media Limited, New London House, 172 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5QR, registered in England and Wales with company registration numbers 09177174 & 09178013

Digital publisher of the year
Digital publisher of the year 2010, 2013, 2016 & 2017
Loading