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      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.

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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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      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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      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.

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Getting a better bulk annuity price from your insurer
Getting a better bulk annuity price from your insurer

Nimble footwork enables small schemes to compete with the big boys in the buyout market, says Stephanie Hawthorne.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 12 March 2020
TPR receives over 100 reports of employers encouraging staff to opt out of pensions
TPR receives over 100 reports of employers encouraging staff to opt out of pensions

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has received more than 100 allegations of employers inducing their employees to opt out of pensions in the last three years, it has revealed.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 31 July 2018
DWP seeks change to PPF compensation rules on transferred-in benefits
DWP seeks change to PPF compensation rules on transferred-in benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation to clarify how the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) should treat transferred-in defined benefit (DB) entitlements when calculating compensation.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 03 July 2018
TPR's professional trustee definition welcomed but penalty policy has 'sting in the tail'
TPR's professional trustee definition welcomed but penalty policy has 'sting in the tail'

The industry has welcomed The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) revised definition of professional trustee, but has warned all trustees to be aware of the updated monetary penalty policy.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 11 August 2017
Do we need a stricter regime for updating scheme rules and deeds?
Do we need a stricter regime for updating scheme rules and deeds?

Michael Klimes asks if guidance which recommends scheme deeds and rules be consolidated into one document at least every five years, should be a regulatory requirement.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 07 June 2017
How far can the dashboard develop with patchy data?
How far can the dashboard develop with patchy data?

Michael Klimes examines how a gap in scheme data could shape the development of the dashboard.

  • Admin / Technology
  • 14 May 2017
Is TPR getting tougher after securing first criminal convictions?
Is TPR getting tougher after securing first criminal convictions?

The regulator has bared its teeth in two court cases involving failure to hand over information vital for its investigations, resulting in its first convictions. Stephanie Baxter asks if it suggests a shift in attitude

  • Law and Regulation
  • 13 April 2017
'Gig economy' workers get pensions backing in Pimlico Plumbers ruling
'Gig economy' workers get pensions backing in Pimlico Plumbers ruling

Staff in the 'gig economy' have received a new boost in their case for workers' rights, including pensions, following a landmark ruling against Pimlico Plumbers.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 13 February 2017
Firefighters' case flags age discrimination quandary in pensions
Firefighters' case flags age discrimination quandary in pensions

An employment tribunal case about age discrimination against younger firefighters raises questions about intergenerational fairness in pensions, writes Michael Klimes

  • Defined Benefit
  • 16 January 2017
What happened in pensions in 2016: Part Three
What happened in pensions in 2016: Part Three

PP Online looks back at a very busy year for pensions. Here's what happened between July and September.

  • Industry
  • 29 December 2016
HMRC delays VAT rules for DB schemes
HMRC delays VAT rules for DB schemes

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has further delayed the implementation of rules on value-added tax (VAT) reclaims for defined benefit (DB) schemes until December 2017.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 06 September 2016
Lloyds' union launches legal action to equalise GMPs
Lloyds' union launches legal action to equalise GMPs

A Lloyds Bank union is taking legal action to close the pay gap between men and women who took out guaranteed minimum pensions (GMPs).

  • Law and Regulation
  • 08 August 2016
Halcrow Pensioners' Association withdraws legal challenge over Halcrow Pension Scheme restructuring
Halcrow Pensioners' Association withdraws legal challenge over Halcrow Pension Scheme restructuring

The Halcrow Pensioners' Association (HPA) has withdrawn its Upper Tribunal challenge of the Halcrow Pension Scheme restructuring after facing the threat of spiralling legal costs.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 28 July 2016
TPR disputes legal challenge over Halcrow restructuring
TPR disputes legal challenge over Halcrow restructuring

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said there is no legal basis for the Halcrow Pensioners' Association (HPA) to challenge the proposed restructuring of the scheme in the Upper Tribunal.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 21 July 2016
Halcrow Pensioners' Association challenges TPR over restructuring plan
Halcrow Pensioners' Association challenges TPR over restructuring plan

Lawyers acting on behalf of Halcrow Pensioners' Association (HPA) are disputing a proposed regulated apportionment arrangement (RAA) for the engineering company's defined benefit (DB) scheme.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 19 July 2016
TPR considers more powers to monitor DB schemes
TPR considers more powers to monitor DB schemes

Cases such as BHS are making the regulator consider its enforcement tools. Michael Klimes investigates

  • Law and Regulation
  • 04 July 2016
Should trustees have more powers to hold sponsors to account?
Should trustees have more powers to hold sponsors to account?

The BHS case has raised questions about the powers of trustees to hold sponsors to account. Michael Klimes looks at whether they should have more control

  • Defined Benefit
  • 27 May 2016
PPF compensation cap changes face further delay
PPF compensation cap changes face further delay

Expected changes to the PPF compensation cap to give increased benefits to those with more than 20 years’ service have been delayed. Helen Morrissey reports.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 24 March 2016
Royal London loses appeal on blocked pension transfer in High Court
Royal London loses appeal on blocked pension transfer in High Court

Royal London has lost the right to block a suspected pension liberations transfer in a landmark ruling at the High Court, which could have far-reaching consequences across the industry.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 22 February 2016
Industry welcomes draft DC code, but is it doing enough to cater to various types of DC scheme?
Industry welcomes draft DC code, but is it doing enough to cater to various types of DC scheme?

PP looks at industry responses to the draft DC code

  • Law and Regulation
  • 04 February 2016
Industry warns draft DC code is one-size-fits-all and lacks clarity on trustees' duties
Industry warns draft DC code is one-size-fits-all and lacks clarity on trustees' duties

The draft defined contribution (DC) code is not suitable for all types of schemes and lacks clarity on trustees' responsibilities, according to responses to the regulator's consultation.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 01 February 2016
When will PPF compensation cap changes be implemented?
When will PPF compensation cap changes be implemented?

Penny Cogher looks at the likelihood of an increase to the Pension Protection Fund compensation cap

  • Law and Regulation
  • 05 January 2016
UK saving rates increase but nine in ten set to miss retirement income targets

More people are on track with saving for retirement than at any point in the last two years, but the vast majority are still not putting away enough, research finds.

  • Industry
  • 16 December 2015
DWP slammed for spending £8.5m auto-enrolment 'gimmick'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been criticised for spending more than £8.5m on a campaign to promote awareness of auto-enrolment.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 22 October 2015
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