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      This concise half-day event will explore a variety of different issues affecting scheme managers, through a combination of informative presentations and interactive panel debates, including GMP equalisation, the pensions dashboard, the accuracy and quality of members data and the latest trends in scheme administration.

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      Professional Pensions is hosting this concise digital event on the 25th March to provide a crucial update on where the current regulation stands on DB Consolidators, assess the different models available, what the expected funding levels are and the governance requirements. This event will be a combination of short presentations followed by live Q&A’s with our expert speakers allowing plenty of time to answer your questions.

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Hargreaves Lansdown: 80% of employers think AE contributions should rise
Hargreaves Lansdown: 80% of employers think AE contributions should rise

Hargreaves Lansdown research has found that employers support the expansion of auto-enrolment (AE) and higher minimum contributions.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 17 September 2017
Inflation nears 3% in August but economists point to 'deflationary forces'
Inflation nears 3% in August but economists point to 'deflationary forces'

Up from 2.6%

  • Investment
  • 12 September 2017
Cold calling ban: Govt urged to clarify final rules and rollout
Cold calling ban: Govt urged to clarify final rules and rollout

The government's proposals to clamp down on pensions cold calling are still lacking in detail and it needs to be much clearer about how they will be introduced, says the industry.

  • Industry
  • 22 August 2017
Confusion prevails over cold calling ban; govt 'to consult again'
Confusion prevails over cold calling ban; govt 'to consult again'

The government's plans to ban pensions cold calling could be subject to further delays amid speculation that yet another consultation is on the cards.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 07 August 2017
Self-select funds outperform average default fund by 4.9%, says research
Self-select funds outperform average default fund by 4.9%, says research

The average pot size for members who actively select funds is £29,996 compared to just £3,790 for a defaulter, according to a study by Hargreaves Lansdown.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 03 August 2017
FCA enforces stricter reporting regime for pension freedom data
FCA enforces stricter reporting regime for pension freedom data

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out how it will collect data on how savers are using pension freedoms, with first reports due in September 2018.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 21 July 2017
Plans to raise state pension age to 68 by 2039 heralded by industry
Plans to raise state pension age to 68 by 2039 heralded by industry

Plans to raise the state pension age (SPA) to 68 seven years ahead of schedule by 2039 has been welcomed by the industry as a necessary move to reflect rising life expectancy and keep costs affordable.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 19 July 2017
Helena Morrissey made a dame; Stephen Lansdown awarded CBE
Helena Morrissey made a dame; Stephen Lansdown awarded CBE

Helena Morrissey, head of personal investing at LGIM, has been appointed a dame in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for improving diversity in financial services.

  • Industry
  • 19 June 2017
Are employees being empowered by financial education in the workplace?
Are employees being empowered by financial education in the workplace?

Michael Klimes asks if the tools that companies use to help staff understand pensions and finance are sufficient

  • Admin / Technology
  • 09 June 2017
Hargreaves Lansdown hires Zurich's Stephen Lefley to head corporate solutions
Hargreaves Lansdown hires Zurich's Stephen Lefley to head corporate solutions

Hargreaves Lansdown has appointed Stephen Lefley as head of corporate solutions to beef up its pensions proposition.

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  • 07 June 2017
Tory plan to water down state pension inflation protection divides industry
Tory plan to water down state pension inflation protection divides industry

The Conservative Party's plan to replace the state pension triple lock with a double lock has provoked mixed responses.

  • Industry
  • 18 May 2017
Labour's pension plans receive nervous response from industry
Labour's pension plans receive nervous response from industry

The industry has reacted with concern after Labour revealed its plans to increase income tax, maintain the state pension age at 66, and impose new taxes on investments.

  • Industry
  • 16 May 2017
Labour policy to raise income tax could see tapered allowance cut
Labour policy to raise income tax could see tapered allowance cut

Labour's proposal to raise income tax for higher earners could result in industry "horror" with the annual allowance taper being slashed by £70,000, Hargreaves Lansdown has warned.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 09 May 2017
Tough master trust rules come into force as Pensions Bill gets Royal Assent
Tough master trust rules come into force as Pensions Bill gets Royal Assent

Members of master trusts will see greater protection as new rules for an authorisation regime and capital adequacy have been signed into law.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 28 April 2017
State pension review response kicked into next parliament, DWP confirms
State pension review response kicked into next parliament, DWP confirms

The question of the state pension age will not be answered before the snap general election, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has told PP.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 28 April 2017
Hargreaves Lansdown: 80% of employers failing to help workers build adequate pensions
Hargreaves Lansdown: 80% of employers failing to help workers build adequate pensions

Eight of ten employers are not doing enough to help staff accrue adequate pension pots for retirement, according to research by Hargreaves Lansdown.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 26 April 2017
Why are opt-out rates much higher among older workers?
Why are opt-out rates much higher among older workers?

Older workers are more likely to opt out of a workplace pension than their younger counterparts. Michael Klimes explores why and how it could be fixed.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 24 April 2017
What does the snap election hold in store for pensions?
What does the snap election hold in store for pensions?

A surprise general election is in store in just over month, but battle lines are yet to be drawn. James Phillips explores where pensions sit in the chaos.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 24 April 2017
We need to engage with LISA
We need to engage with LISA

LISA is here and we have to deal with it. Helen Morrissey says the pensions industry needs to start communicating.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 10 April 2017
Does the industry need to get on board with LISA?
Does the industry need to get on board with LISA?

As the LISA launches to the public, the industry may need to play a role in ensuring savers get the best possible outcome. James Phillips explores its potential future

  • Defined Contribution
  • 06 April 2017
Five years on, how can we improve auto-enrolment?
Five years on, how can we improve auto-enrolment?

As the government's review into AE kicks off, how should the policy progress post-staging? James Phillips explores the industry view

  • Defined Contribution
  • 24 March 2017
Budget 2017: The industry wish list
Budget 2017: The industry wish list

Ahead of tomorrow's Budget, PP looks at what the industry would like to see.

  • Industry
  • 07 March 2017
DWP refrains from 'unleashing monster' NEST into drawdown market
DWP refrains from 'unleashing monster' NEST into drawdown market

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) will not expand its decumulation offering to enter the drawdown market, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 02 March 2017
Hargreaves Lansdown to offer LISA on first day possible
Hargreaves Lansdown to offer LISA on first day possible

Hargreaves Lansdown may be the first provider to offer the lifetime ISA (LISA) as it plans to launch the product on the first day possible.

  • Investment
  • 02 March 2017
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