GDPR
PASA publishes trustee guidance after 'increasingly sophisticated' cyber attacks
Trustees must have a "clear view" of the increasing number and sophistication of security risks, the Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) says as it launches guidance on cyber-security.
Trustee boards should prioritise industry data issues
Trustee boards are not focusing enough on data issues despite the bad effect poor data can have on members, according to a PMI roundtable in May. Holly Roach reports
Five priorities for trustees one year after GDPR
Sackers has set out key areas for trustees to focus on and keep high up on their agendas after the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced last year.
Employer covenant is top risk facing DB schemes amid Brexit concerns, finds PTL
Concern about the potential impact on employer covenants has been rated the top risk for defined benefit (DB) schemes, according to a PTL survey.
GDPR six months on - what remains for trustees to do
GDPR introduced significant new obligations on schemes. Six months on, Oliver Topping looks at the areas trustees are still grappling with.
Trustees urged to plan for data breaches post-GDPR
Schemes should have a response plan in place to deal with breaches of security following the launch of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), according to Trafalgar House.
When disaster strikes: How to ensure your master trust can survive a crisis
Disasters happen, but the consequences can be huge. Pádraig Floyd looks at what trustees and employers can do to ensure the master trust they have selected can withstand a crisis
Have your say: Is cultural change needed at TPR to boost its powers?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether you agree with MPs that enhanced powers for The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will only be effective if there is also a cultural change at the watchdog.
GDPR will be a sorely needed wakeup call for the industry
GDPR comes into force at the end of this month. David Brown asks if it will be a positive change for schemes.
Master trust is best arrangement for DC, say most respondents
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we wanted to know whether contract-based, trust-based or a master trust arrangement would be best for a new defined contribution (DC) scheme.
Have your say: Which type of DC scheme is best?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether you think a contract-based, trust-based or a master trust arrangement would be best for a new defined contribution scheme.
What TPR's new cyber security guidance means for trustees
The regulator has published a guidance paper on cyber security, advising trustees on how they should go about minimising risks faced by pension schemes. Victoria Ticha looks at the details
TPR should have power to halt DB transfers
Industry believes regulator should have tighter control over concerning DB transfers to protect scheme members.
GDPR: A ten point checklist for trustees
Sackers has outlined the ten key actions trustees need to take to understand the responsibilities that will be expected of them from 25 May.
Consolidation, cyber risk and transparency to dominate 2018
This year will see consolidation, cyber risk and cost transparency dominate the industry's focus as schemes bid to improve value for money and meet data protection requirements.
Industry rejects changing law on climate change risks
PP research finds little support for amending pensions law to force consideration of climate risks.
How HMRC's guidance on money laundering rules helps trustees
Michael Klimes examines whether clarification on new money laundering rules will ease additional obligations on schemes.
How trustees can develop a cyber security policy
Michael Klimes explores what practical steps schemes can take to protect members from hacking and identity fraud
Capita: Boards should nominate a trustee to coordinate cyber security policy
Boards should assign responsibility to coordinate and develop their scheme's cyber security policy to one particular trustee, according to Anish Rav.
Trustees must push sponsors to boost cyber security as 10% of FTSE 350 lacking response plans
Trustees are being urged to push their sponsoring employers for better cyber security protocols after a government study found many do not have comprehensive action plans.
Watchdog is right to impose higher penalties on professional trustees
Industry says as professionals, punishment should be given due to their level of expertise.
Have your say: Is TPR's new definition of professional trustee correct?
This week we want to know if it is correct to define professional trustees as those who promote themselves as having expertise in trustee matters to schemes they have no connection with.
Minister announces Data Protection Bill to bring GDPR into UK law
The government will introduce a new bill to implement the European Union's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) into British law, it has announced.
Snowdon: Pilot dashboard could build more confidence in project
The industry should consider the creation of a pilot dashboard to test any problems before the real one goes live in 2019 says Margaret Snowdon.
