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      This two part Investment Conference will bring you the latest updates from economists, asset managers and pension consultants. We will be taking a look at the outlook for the 2021 economy, alternatives, cashflow strategies and global equity markets to name a few, assessing how they fared through the volatility and what we can expect for the year ahead.

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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.

      • Date: 02 Feb 2021
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      Webinar: Will the world return to normal in 2021?

      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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      Webinar: Investing for the transition to net-zero

      Pension schemes are now facing increasing government, regulatory, and member demand to manage the financial risks associated with the anthropogenic consequences of the environmental crisis. But how best to manage this transition to net-zero? And, in the rush to invest in carbon friendly assets, are investors potentially missing out on potential returns generated by the transition theme, investing in assets that may not be carbon neutral but have the potential to significantly improve their environmental credentials over time. This webinar will discuss at the transition theme, look at the opportunity set available and ask how this can help schemes achieve superior returns while moving towards a net-zero portfolio.

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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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Brewery and its chairman admit failing to hand over information to TPR
Brewery and its chairman admit failing to hand over information to TPR

Samuel Smith Old Brewery and its chairman Humphrey Smith have pleaded guilty to neglecting or refusing to provide financial information and documents to The Pensions Regulator for an investigation.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 15 May 2018
TPR to prosecute brewery for failing to provide financial information
TPR to prosecute brewery for failing to provide financial information

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is to prosecute Samuel Smith Old Brewery and chairman Humphrey Smith for failing to provide information and documents for an ongoing investigation.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 24 April 2018
TPR to conduct spot checks to ensure AE compliance
TPR to conduct spot checks to ensure AE compliance

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has announced it will increase inspections on employers to ensure they are complying with their auto-enrolment (AE) duties.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 02 March 2017
EXCLUSIVE: FOI request reveals thousands of DC schemes breaching scheme return rules
EXCLUSIVE: FOI request reveals thousands of DC schemes breaching scheme return rules

There are at least 3,703 private sector defined contribution schemes which are classed as never having completed a scheme return, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has revealed

  • Industry
  • 24 November 2016
TPR warns companies to comply with AE duties as penalties rise
TPR warns companies to comply with AE duties as penalties rise

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has reminded companies they must fulfil their auto-enrolment (AE) duties as the number of penalties issued for non-compliance rose.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 27 October 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
Pensions Ombudsman unveils transparency measures
Pensions Ombudsman unveils transparency measures

The Pensions Ombudsman Service has started publishing adjudicators' opinions and formal Ombudsman determinations in a bid to be more open, transparent and accountable to the public.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 08 June 2016
Halcrow prepares rescue plan for DB scheme
Halcrow prepares rescue plan for DB scheme

After a solution to save the Halcrow's DB scheme was ruled illegal by the High Court, the trustees are looking at an alternative option. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at the case.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 11 May 2016
Five stories you may have missed this week
Five stories you may have missed this week

The biggest stories on PP this week were a number of large scale promotions, the Pensions Personality shortlist and TPR's guides for the revised DC Code. Here are the top five.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 22 April 2016
TPR: we will fine trustees failing to complete scheme returns
TPR: we will fine trustees failing to complete scheme returns

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has warned a number of trustees it could crack the whip and fine them for not completing their scheme returns.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 15 March 2016
Trustees warn DC governance changes have not benefited members
Trustees warn DC governance changes have not benefited members

Changes to defined contribution scheme (DC) governance over the last five years have not improved member outcomes, according to 61% of pension managers and trustees in a survey.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 19 January 2016
Don't overlook DB risks

While last year's Budget put the focus firmly on DC, trustees still need to be aware of potential risks in their DB scheme say Peter Murphy and Arshad Khan.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 11 March 2015
Four-fifths of businesses concerned about auto-enrolment compliance

Up to 85% of businesses due to stage in the next 12 months do not feel qualified to meet their auto-enrolment (AE) duties, with many "completely unprepared" for staging, research reveals.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 28 May 2014
TPR says Dunelm auto-enrolment failures led to £143k underpayment

Dunelm Soft Furnishings underpaid its initial auto-enrolment (AE) contributions by £143,000 as a result of a defective payroll system, a report from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) reveals.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 24 April 2014
TPR issues first AE non-compliance notice

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued its first notice to an employer which has failed to meet its auto-enrolment (AE) duties.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 13 August 2013
TPR launches 89 investigations into AE non-compliance

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched 89 investigations into possible non-compliance with auto-enrolment (AE) duties by large employers.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 31 July 2013
Glitch hits 12,000 L&G annuity customers

Around 12,000 pensioners who hold annuities with Legal & General have been left without their regular payouts after a technical blunder.

  • Industry
  • 22 February 2013

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