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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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      Professional Pensions Defined Contribution virtual event, hopes to take stock of the last year, and ask the important questions; are members saving enough and have we improved the member journey at retirement? This two part digital event will provide you with the latest thinking and innovation in the DC market during our snappy 15 minute presentations, with plenty of time to ask questions during our live speaker Q&A.

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      The Sustainable Investment Festival will run online from 22-25 June and will include thought-provoking presentations from renowned keynote speakers, innovative breakout events and sessions specifically tailored to meet the information needs of fund selectors, financial advisers, pension consultants, trustees and scheme managers.

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      The UK Pensions Awards – now in their 24th year – remain the industry's most prestigious accolades. They shine the light on excellence and recognise the advisers, providers and investment managers that offer the highest level of innovation, performance and service to occupational pension schemes and their members, and have done the most to improve this over the past year.

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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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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
Are pre-pack insolvency rules robust enough to protect pension creditors?
Are pre-pack insolvency rules robust enough to protect pension creditors?

There are increasing concerns pre-pack administrations are being exploited to dump pension schemes into the PPF. Stephanie Baxter explores whether there is systemic misuse and if the regime is ripe for reform

  • Law and Regulation
  • 25 April 2017
Pension accounting changes - the what, when, who and how
Pension accounting changes - the what, when, who and how

Darren Redmayne and Paul Houghton look into upcoming changes to how IAS19 is to be applied.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 18 April 2017
BHS settlement met with relief by industry; Proves TPR has 'enough powers'
BHS settlement met with relief by industry; Proves TPR has 'enough powers'

Much of the industry has praised the regulator for striking a deal with Sir Philip Green over the BHS schemes and expressed a degree of relief.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 01 March 2017
Lincoln Pensions expands team with five hires
Lincoln Pensions expands team with five hires

Lincoln Pensions has hired five covenant advice specialists to support the firm's increased growth following its recent acquisition by Cardano Group.

  • Industry
  • 26 January 2017
Scheme funding: Three industry experts have their say
Scheme funding: Three industry experts have their say

PP asks three industry experts about the funding challenges facing DB schemes and what trustees can do to help address the issues they face

  • Defined Benefit
  • 17 November 2016
Pension-related insolvencies could be prevented by more stringent accounting
Pension-related insolvencies could be prevented by more stringent accounting

IAS 19 is the accounting standard many sponsors use to make disclosures about their defined benefit schemes in their records. But a report from Lincoln Pensions argues IAS 19 is not good enough. Michael Klimes investigates.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 31 October 2016
Cardano buys Lincoln Pensions
Cardano buys Lincoln Pensions

Cardano Group has acquired covenant specialist Lincoln Pensions in a deal that will enable the firms to provide integrated risk services to pension schemes and sponsors.

  • Industry
  • 17 October 2016
Tesco pension deficit jumps 123% to £5.9bn
Tesco pension deficit jumps 123% to £5.9bn

The deficit of Tesco's defined benefit (DB) scheme has more than doubled to £5.9bn in just seven months, overshadowing the supermarket's sales growth.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 06 October 2016
What questions should trustees be able to answer if they find themselves in front of a select committee?
What questions should trustees be able to answer if they find themselves in front of a select committee?

An appearance in front of the Work and Pensions Committee can be a gruelling experience. Darren Redmayne and Richard Farr give their tips on how to handle it

  • Industry
  • 06 September 2016
Can sponsor covenants withstand further market volatility?
Can sponsor covenants withstand further market volatility?

The Brexit vote has increased the strain on companies funding DB funds. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores how schemes can contingency plan in the face of uncertainty.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 22 July 2016
Why RPI to CPI switch throws up challenges for bulk annuities
Why RPI to CPI switch throws up challenges for bulk annuities

While moving to CPI indexation can significantly reduce scheme liabilities, it can make buy-ins and buyouts more expensive. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds pricing has slightly improved but still has a long way to go

  • Defined Benefit
  • 17 June 2016
How British Steel rule change could hurt oldest pensioners
How British Steel rule change could hurt oldest pensioners

Allowing the British Steel scheme to ditch RPI for statutory minimum levels could lead to big losses for older members and create a loophole for other DB schemes, writes Stephanie Baxter.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 06 June 2016
UK Pensions Awards 2016 - The Winners
UK Pensions Awards 2016 - The Winners

Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2016.

  • Industry
  • 06 May 2016
How will the JRP merger affect the medically underwritten market?
How will the JRP merger affect the medically underwritten market?

PP looks at how the Just Retirement and Partnership merger could impact market competition.

  • Risk Reduction
  • 11 April 2016
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