master trust

Legal and General (L&G) has hired Kingfisher Group's head of pensions Dermot Courtier as chairman of its master trust and independent governance committee (IGC).

The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) powers to authorise master trusts will be the "cornerstone" of its drive to consolidate the defined contribution (DC) market according to Andrew Warwick-Thompson.

Darren Philp reacts to the DCIF's report which raised concerns about investment quality and choice in master trusts

Janice Turner looks at a recent Parliamentary debate on the role of member nominated trustees in master trusts.

The Pension Schemes Bill should provide for a shortened authorisation process for schemes which have achieved the Master Trust Assurance Framework (MAF), Smart Pension has said.

Solid governance is the most important attribute employers look for when they select a master trust, Aon Hewitt research finds.

Aon has strengthened its defined contribution (DC) product team with two senior hires.

Scottish Widows has invested a further £30m in a major workplace savings programme to improve products and services for its corporate pension clients.

Catherine Howarth says schemes need to explore different avenues to help members take ownership of retirement saving.

John St. Hill has been made deputy chief investment officer (CIO) in a newly created role at the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).