GMP

This week's biggest stories included Lloyds' trade union taking legal action over GMP equalisation, a same sex partner benefits appeal case, and asset managers arguing hidden fees are the 'Loch Ness Monster of investments'.

Pensions administration can be made safer by the development of blockchain technology says Robin Hames.

The triple lock on state pensions most likely to go due to Brexit according to PP research.

The requirement to equalise guaranteed minimum pensions (GMPs) may never come to fruition under Brexit but schemes should not be complacent, according to Geraldine Brassett.

With the referendum on Britain's membership of the EU just two days away, what should pension scheme managers and trustees expect in the event of Brexit? James Phillips reports.

Data difficulties around the state pension and guaranteed minimum pension contribution (GMP) can be overcome to create a pensions dashboard according to Steve Webb (pictured above).

The pension dashboard will have to incorporate the state pension to be successful according to the People's Pension's Darren Philp (pictured above).

Smaller schemes are increasingly looking to benefit from longevity de-risking opportunities offered through swaps and bulk annuities, accordingly to JLT Employee Benefits.

Schemes have just one more week to join HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) Scheme Reconciliation Service (SRS) for guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) reconciliation.

The end of contracting out can bring challenges to schemes looking to transfer a pension scheme. Mike Ramsey looks at how schemes can prepare.