Pensions and Benefits UK 2019 The very best solutions to pension and employee benefit issues and only discovered when pension’s management, benefits management, finance and HR work together. That's why Pensions and Benefits UK is the industry’s must attend event. Date: 25 Jun 2019 The Brewery 52 Chiswell Street London EC1Y 4SD, London
Women in Pensions Awards 2019 The Women in Pensions Awards firmly believes that initiatives that aim to inspire and campaign for greater representation of women both in pensions and on trustee boards have a key role to play in supporting gender diversity. We believe the Women in Pensions Awards can complement these initiatives Date: 11 Jul 2019 Hilton London Bankside 2-8 Great Suffolk St London SE1 0UG , London
Defined Contribution Conference 2019 This exclusive one day conference will provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving DC landscape, and examine how Trustees and Pension Scheme Managers can overcome the challenges they face Date: 04 Sep 2019 The Bloomsbury Hotel, 16-22 Great Russell St, London WC1B 3NN, London
WSB Awards 2019 The Workplace Savings and Benefits Awards recognise both employer and provider excellence taking place at the Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square,London on Thursday 5 September 2019. Date: 05 Sep 2019 Marriott Grosvenor Square, London Mayfair, London W1K 6JP, London
DB funding - May 2019: Best estimate funding level stagnant over May, says First Actuarial Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the May 2019 estimates on the various measures… Defined Benefit 20 June 2019
The Pension Superfund eyes Arcadia schemes after CVA approved The Pension Superfund has told Arcadia's pension scheme trustees that it stands by to "assist the scheme trustees to deliver members into a safe harbour" after the company's rescue deal was approved. Industry 13 June 2019
TPR and PPF approve amended Arcadia CVA as rescue vote hangs on 'knife edge' The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) have approved amendments to Arcadia Group's company voluntary agreements (CVAs) ahead of a crucial creditors' meeting. Industry 12 June 2019
Arcadia delays CVA vote over landlord qualms Arcadia has postponed votes on its seven company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposals in order to "conduct further dialogue with a few landlords" in a bid to save the business from collapse. Defined Benefit 06 June 2019
Philip Green agrees £25m Arcadia pensions deal with TPR and PPF Sir Philip Green has agreed with The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to plunge an additional £25m into Arcadia's pension funds, paving the way for a restructure of his empire. Industry 05 June 2019
Arcadia pension schemes offered additional £185m of security Arcadia's two defined benefit (DB) pension schemes have been offered an extra £185m of security over property by Sir Philip Green in the event that it is needed in the future. Defined Benefit 29 May 2019
DB funding - April 2019: Bond yield growth boosts funding positions Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the April 2019 estimates on the various measures… Defined Benefit 29 May 2019
Mothercare schemes gain £1.6m from pension increase exchange exercise Mothercare's two schemes gained £1.6m after a pension increase exchange (PIE) exercise, one year after a company voluntary agreement (CVA) stopped the schemes entering the Pension Protection Fund (PPF). Defined Benefit 24 May 2019
Arcadia CVA proposals slammed by TPR over member protection concerns Sir Philip Green's restructuring proposals for his retail giant Arcadia will not "adequately protect" its pension schemes' members, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said. Law and Regulation 23 May 2019
Five stories you may have missed this week This week's top stories included Smart Pension and Moore Stephens master trusts being fined for historic chair's statement failures. Industry 26 April 2019
The inequity of DB scheme funding Funding standards for DB schemes have increased exponentially over the past decades. Con Keating says such significant overstatement of liabilities will lead to pushback through the courts. Defined Benefit 24 April 2019
How Brexit could hit PPF entry rights for UK schemes of EU employers Regulations from the government set out plans to remove protections for UK DB schemes hit by an EU employer insolvency. James Phillips explores the details. Law and Regulation 24 April 2019
PPF publishes three-year plan to manage volatility and boost member satisfaction The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published its first three-year strategic plan in a bid to provide more thematic and transparent thinking about its longer-term thinking. Law and Regulation 10 April 2019
Investment firms dominate list of worst gender pay gaps of pension companies JP Morgan Securities has reported the highest gender pay gap of any UK firm working with occupational pension schemes in 2017/18, PP analysis finds. Industry 05 April 2019
Next steps for DB master trusts The government has set out initial thoughts on the criteria for DB master trusts to be accredited. James Phillips looks at the details Law and Regulation 03 April 2019
PPF makes first top-up payments after ECJ ruling The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has begun issuing top-ups to the benefits of members affected by the compensation cap after last year's landmark court ruling. Defined Benefit 01 April 2019
Could surety bonds provide greater scheme security? A rarely-used insurance product guarantees the payment of DRCs in the worst-case scenario. James Phillips asks if it is appropriate for DB schemes Risk Reduction 18 March 2019
PPF seeks first compensated member to join board The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is seeking applications for three non-executive directors, with an aim to appoint a compensated member to the position for the first time. Appointments 14 March 2019
MPs probe TPR over Debenhams refinancing discussions The Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has questioned The Pensions Regulator (TPR) over its involvement in a refinancing plan for Debenhams, as the retailer battles for survival. Industry 11 March 2019
Five stories you may have missed this week This week's top stories included Cardano announcing plans to acquire Now Pensions from a Dutch pension fund later this year. Industry 15 February 2019
Exclusive: Quarter of eligible schemes missing out on PPF-levy reduction Smaller schemes may be eligible for a levy reduction but are failing to fill out a simple application form, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has said. Defined Benefit 13 February 2019
PPF drops Experian for insolvency risk model The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has reappointed Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) to model insolvency risk for its levy calculations, replacing Experian. Law and Regulation 12 February 2019
DB deficit falls £8.8bn over January, says PPF The combined funding level of the UK's 5,450 defined benefit (DB) schemes increased by 60 basis points (bps) over January, latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) data reveals. Defined Benefit 12 February 2019
PPF confirms £1,000 uplift in compensation cap The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) compensation cap will rise by £1,014 from April, the lifeboat fund has confirmed. Law and Regulation 08 February 2019