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      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.

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      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.

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      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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Rodda takes over from Dromey as shadow pensions minister
Rodda takes over from Dromey as shadow pensions minister

Matt Rodda has taken over the role of shadow pensions minister from Jack Dromey following a Labour frontbench reshuffle.

  • Appointments
  • 08 January 2021
Book review: Towards a New Pensions Settlement (Volume 3)
Book review: Towards a New Pensions Settlement (Volume 3)

  • Industry
  • 23 June 2020
Lords pensions bill amendment sparks confusion over dashboard approach
Lords pensions bill amendment sparks confusion over dashboard approach

A small amendment to the pension schemes bill on 8 June has been labelled ‘significant’ in meeting criticism of the pensions dashboard but has sparked confusion over whether it could confirm a ‘water-tight’ commitment to run a single dashboard.

  • Legislation
  • 10 June 2020
McClymont: The power of AE inertia is not too powerful
McClymont: The power of AE inertia is not too powerful

Gregg McClymont says AE schemes make it easy to opt-out should members feel contributions are not in their best interest

  • Defined Contribution
  • 21 May 2020
DWP disappoints with 'unfortunate' decision to hike general levy by 10%
DWP disappoints with 'unfortunate' decision to hike general levy by 10%

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says it will press ahead with a 10% increase to the general levy from 1 April, despite a severe industry backlash to a consultation on the issue.

  • Regulation
  • 04 March 2020
TPR holds back from mandating use of professional trustees
TPR holds back from mandating use of professional trustees

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has announced new measures around the appointment of professional trustees following concerns that poor governance is putting members’ savings at risk.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 10 February 2020
TPP calls on government to close ethnicity pension gap
TPP calls on government to close ethnicity pension gap

The People’s Pension (TPP) has issued a new call on the government to reform auto-enrolment (AE) to help reduce the ethnicity gap over the long-term.

  • Industry
  • 31 January 2020
Pensions commission would create durable policy
Pensions commission would create durable policy

As both centre-left and centre-right political think tanks agree on the need for a pensions commission, Gregg McClymont says this could provide a refreshed model for future pensions policy.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 17 January 2020
Guy Opperman re-appointed as pensions minister
Guy Opperman re-appointed as pensions minister

Guy Opperman has retained his post as pensions and financial inclusion minister, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 18 December 2019
Boris must not spurn the pensions opportunities from a Tory majority
Boris must not spurn the pensions opportunities from a Tory majority

The Conservatives’ romp at last week’s national poll gives a great chance to make dramatic changes to boost people’s pensions, says Gregg McClymont.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 17 December 2019
Master trusts liable for quarter of general levy costs despite holding only 2% of funds
Master trusts liable for quarter of general levy costs despite holding only 2% of funds

Ten master trusts will pay at least 25% of the total general levy despite holding just 2% of assets, according to The People’s Pension (TPP).

  • Legislation
  • 03 December 2019
Beyond authorisation: What lies ahead for master trusts?
Beyond authorisation: What lies ahead for master trusts?

Now authorisation has ended for existing schemes, Kim Kaveh reflects on the process and asks what the future holds for ongoing supervision.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 14 November 2019
Women saving for retirement cannot escape widening pensions gap
Women saving for retirement cannot escape widening pensions gap

Most women are not saving enough for retirement and remain at risk of running out of money after they finish work, according to new analysis.

  • Industry
  • 13 November 2019
TPP election manifesto urges next government to bolster auto-enrolment
TPP election manifesto urges next government to bolster auto-enrolment

The People’s Pension (TPP) has urged the next government to improve saving for low paid workers and increase pension transparency ahead of the 12 December general election.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 12 November 2019
Pension 'blind spots' leave employees struggling to understand benefits
Pension 'blind spots' leave employees struggling to understand benefits

Workplace pension schemes may not be doing enough to fix ‘pension blind spots’ as many workers remain unaware of the benefits available to them, the Money and Pensions Service (MAPS) has found.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 23 October 2019
Why good governance is more important than engagement
Why good governance is more important than engagement

The industry constantly talks about the need to engage members. Gregg McClymont says a more important priority is how to ensure all schemes are governed well.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 18 October 2019
The hopes and concerns for the future of trusteeship
The hopes and concerns for the future of trusteeship

TPR’s consultation on the future of trusteeship closed last week, but there are mixed views on its proposals. Kim Kaveh looks at the industry’s responses.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 02 October 2019
Give new mothers' pension pots a £2,000 top-up, says Which?
Give new mothers' pension pots a £2,000 top-up, says Which?

New mothers should be given a £2,000 pension top-up to address the gender gap as part of reforms to workplace pensions, according to Which?

  • Defined Contribution
  • 03 June 2019
Unpacking gender inequality
Unpacking gender inequality

Gregg McClymont says to really tackle the gender pensions gap, the government must look at measures to improve childcare provision across the UK

  • Industry
  • 29 May 2019
Dashboards 'need legal duty' to put savers' interests first
Dashboards 'need legal duty' to put savers' interests first

Savers could be at risk if no legal duty to put their interests first is placed on commercial pensions dashboards, The People's Pension has warned.

  • Admin / Technology
  • 28 January 2019
Lessons from Australia: Delivering pensions for the many not the few
Lessons from Australia: Delivering pensions for the many not the few

Gregg McClymont looks at why not-for-profit DC schemes in Australia have been outperforming their for-profit peers

  • Defined Contribution
  • 05 December 2018
Can default decumulation routes overcome at-retirement confusion?
Can default decumulation routes overcome at-retirement confusion?

As annuities continue to fall in popularity, this year's Future Book suggests savers need more help choosing retirement income products. James Phillips explores the proposals.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 12 October 2018
Tim Gosling joins B&CE as head of pensions policy
Tim Gosling joins B&CE as head of pensions policy

B&CE has hired Tim Gosling as head of pensions policy as Andy Tarrant steps down from the master trust.

  • Appointments
  • 11 October 2018
PLSA announces 17-person line-up for inaugural policy board
PLSA announces 17-person line-up for inaugural policy board

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has named the 17 members of its inaugural policy board after a competitive application process with 60 candidates.

  • Appointments
  • 25 September 2018
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