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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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      Sustainable Investment Festival 2021

      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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      UK Pensions Awards 2021

      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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    • How DC schemes can gain exposure to different asset classes in a low-return environment

      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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Pension Prophets: A blueprint for the industry
Pension Prophets: A blueprint for the industry

A panel of pension experts spoke at Pensions and Benefits UK to debate lay trustees, the 'disastrous' freedoms and the problem with having two regulators. Stephanie Baxter reports from the conference

  • Law and Regulation
  • 10 July 2018
A closer look at TPR seeking forced entry powers to seize assets
A closer look at TPR seeking forced entry powers to seize assets

The pensions watchdog has appointed enforcement officers to seize assets from employers who fail to pay fines relating to their schemes. Victoria Ticha asks if this is the right approach

  • Law and Regulation
  • 18 May 2018
PPF compensation 'unlawful' where members get under 50% of benefits, says EU
PPF compensation 'unlawful' where members get under 50% of benefits, says EU

It is unlawful for the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to provide compensation equivalent to less than half a member's accrued benefits, an advocate general of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) says.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 27 April 2018
How should trustees approach climate risks?
How should trustees approach climate risks?

A report by Pinsent Masons calls on trustees to be more proactive on the risks posed by climate change, warning it is no longer a 'nice to have'. Stephanie Baxter considers the action points

  • Investment
  • 23 April 2018
GKN trustees agrees 'positive' mitigation measures with Melrose
GKN trustees agrees 'positive' mitigation measures with Melrose

The trustees of GKN's pension schemes have agreed a package of mitigation measures that would improve funding to a "more prudent level" if Melrose's offer is accepted by shareholders next week.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 22 March 2018
The tough regulations set to hit a burgeoning master trust market
The tough regulations set to hit a burgeoning master trust market

Master trusts have escaped significant regulatory scrutiny despite their surge in usage under AE since 2012, but this will soon change. James Phillips reports.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 30 November 2017
Paul Masterton MP: Why the government should introduce statutory override for CPI switch
Paul Masterton MP: Why the government should introduce statutory override for CPI switch

Paul Masterton MP disagrees there is no affordability problem in DB schemes, and calls for a statutory override to allow trustees to switch to CPI

  • Law and Regulation
  • 13 September 2017
Hoover to cut ties with pension scheme after RAA approval
Hoover to cut ties with pension scheme after RAA approval

Hoover has become the latest firm to cut its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme adrift after The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and Pension Protection Fund (PPF) approved the plan.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 01 June 2017
British Airways loses High Court battle over discretionary increase
British Airways loses High Court battle over discretionary increase

British Airways (BA) has lost a landmark trial to block its pension trustees' decision to award a discretionary increase in 2013.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 19 May 2017
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
Should it be mandatory for schemes to appoint a lawyer?
Should it be mandatory for schemes to appoint a lawyer?

Michael Klimes asks if introducing a requirement to appoint scheme lawyers would improve governance

  • Law and Regulation
  • 15 May 2017
We need a change in the tone of taxation
We need a change in the tone of taxation

Robin Ellison says we need a change in HMRC's approach to dealing with pension tax issues

  • Law and Regulation
  • 20 March 2017
20 years of pensions law: The cases that changed the sector
20 years of pensions law: The cases that changed the sector

Pension schemes have been forced to rethink and reshape by the courts over the last 20 years. James Phillips looks back at the most impactful cases

  • Law and Regulation
  • 17 February 2017
Pension policy is 'ad-hoc' and needs simplifying, report says
Pension policy is 'ad-hoc' and needs simplifying, report says

Pension legislation and regulation need a radical overhaul in order to reduce complexity and communicate a coherent message, according to a report.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 07 February 2017
TPR 'close to interfering in markets' and needs role 'diminished'
TPR 'close to interfering in markets' and needs role 'diminished'

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has been heavily criticised in a damning indictment of the state of UK pension regulation.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 07 February 2017
The personnel problem: Good trustees are hard to find
The personnel problem: Good trustees are hard to find

Recruiting high quality trustees is a major challenge for schemes. Emma Cusworth looks at how this can be managed.

  • Industry
  • 25 January 2017
Data transfers across the Atlantic could get trickier for trustees
Data transfers across the Atlantic could get trickier for trustees

An Irish High Court case could put pressure on UK schemes that transfer data to the US to beef up measures they use to protect members' data. Michael Klimes finds out why.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 06 January 2017
PIC completes £190m buyout with GKN Group
PIC completes £190m buyout with GKN Group

The Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) and GKN Group have approved a £190m buyout in one of the first de-risking deals of 2017.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 05 January 2017
Robin Ellison joins STM Group
Robin Ellison joins STM Group

International retirement solutions company STM Group has named Robin Ellison as its latest non-executive director.

  • Appointments
  • 22 December 2016
Industry welcomes plans to tackle fraudulent transfers
Industry welcomes plans to tackle fraudulent transfers

A government proposal to limit the right to transfer pension funds amid increasing scam activity has been welcomed by the industry.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 06 December 2016
Government reaffirms clamp down on pensions cold calling in Autumn Statement
Government reaffirms clamp down on pensions cold calling in Autumn Statement

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to crack down on pensions cold calling and give firms more powers to block suspicious transfers.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 23 November 2016
The urge to consult
The urge to consult

Robin Ellison talks about the acceleration in consultations and whether it is a good thing.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 06 October 2016
What will the ombudsman's appeal interventions look like?
What will the ombudsman's appeal interventions look like?

The Pensions Ombudsman will participate in more appeals where there is a wider public interest, but how far will the service go? James Phillips reports

  • Law and Regulation
  • 09 September 2016
DC code: Why trustees should aim for full compliance
DC code: Why trustees should aim for full compliance

The Pensions Regulator's updated DC code outlines what it expects of trustees, but it is not mandatory. James Phillips explores what trustees can take from its recommendations.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 17 August 2016
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