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PASA publishes master trust transition guidance
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has published its first batch of guidance on defined contribution (DC) master trust transition, as further consolidation is expected.
Time to get serious on defeating scams
With the law not adequately protecting savers from scams, the pensions industry must be more direct with members about the risks of transfers, says Margaret Snowdon.
HMRC guidance is the 'missing piece of the jigsaw' in GMP equalisation process
One year on from the landmark ruling on GMP equalisation, Holly Roach looks at how far the industry has come and what remains for schemes to do.
Data held by schemes 'not good enough for the dashboard'
The data the industry holds is not yet good enough for the pensions dashboard, industry experts say.
Are we heading for a capacity crisis in admin - or are we already there?
With schemes facing more administration tasks than ever, it is important the industry attracts new talent to help with potential capacity problems, says Kim Gubler.
No one-size-fits-all for GMP equalisation
The GMP Equalisation Working Group has published its first guidance note to assist schemes in undertaking the process. Holly Roach discusses what schemes should do next
Margaret Snowdon: Stick to your principles and have courage
The Pensions Administration Standards Association's Margaret Snowdon won the coveted Pensions Woman of the Year award. She tells Stephanie Baxter about lessons she has learned along the way.
PASA launches GMP guidance ahead of Lloyds ruling
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has launched its latest round of guidance for guaranteed minimum pensions (GMPs).
The big themes dominating pensions
The pensions landscape is full of change and opportunity, says a wide-ranging report. James Phillips explores some of the views on the changes afoot.
How can we make DB transfers safer?
Margaret Snowdon says there are three ways to protect members from making bad decisions
PASA unveils guidance for 'complex' DC governance
The Pensions Administration Standards Association's (PASA) Defined Contribution Governance (DC) Working Group has published guidance to help trustees, employers and administrators navigate an increasingly "complex" market.
McVey preparing to 'kill off' government dashboard support - reports
Secretary of state for work and pensions Esther McVey may end the government's involvement in the pensions dashboard project, according to reports.
PASA launches administration governance checklist for trustees
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has created an administration governance checklist for trustees in response to the regulator's 21st century trustee initiative.
Exclusive: PASA launches mediation service for third-party admin transfers
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has begun piloting a mediation service to help schemes resolve disputes when changing third-party administrator.
PASA launches GMP checklist for trustees
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has launched a checklist to help trustees with the rectification process for guaranteed minimum pensions (GMP).
Could Blockchain unblock efficiency?
Margaret Snowdon says this ground-breaking technology has potential to reach all areas of pensions, and could help combat cyber-crime and scams
PASA names the members of its Transfers Working Group
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has named the 23 members of its Transfers Working Group (TVWG).
How biometrics can improve scheme administration
Michael Klimes explores the challenges to the rollout of biometrics in schemes and the benefits it could bring.
Tax relief should not be slashed for older workers to help the young
PP research shows stark opposition to reduction of tax relief.
We must boldly go to avoid a pensions catastrophe
Margaret Snowdon says the industry must be more willing to err on the side of caution as the government's solutions will not stop scammers
PASA: Use biometrics to drive efficiency and improve member outcomes
Trustees should take more interest in the development and use of biometrics the Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) says.
Exclusive: PASA to launch mediation service for TPA transfers
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) will set up a mediation service to help schemes resolve issues when changing third-party administrator (TPA), PP can reveal.
Exclusive: PASA pilots master trust administration standard
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) is piloting an administration accreditation standard for master trusts PP can reveal.
How mentorship can improve diversity on trustee boards
Michael Klimes explores how mentoring programmes can help create more diverse trustee boards
