Pitmans Trustees
UPDATED Independent governance committees: A list of who is sitting on which IGCs
PP looks at the pensions great and good who oversee contract-based schemes
The road to the beauty parade: How trustees shortlist managers
In the second of a three-part series on choosing asset managers, Jonathan Stapleton speaks to Richard Butcher and Roger Mattingly about how trustees shortlist managers.
How trustees review asset manager performance
In the first of a three part series on how trustees choose asset managers, Jonathan Stapleton speaks to Richard Butcher and Roger Mattingly about how trustees review asset manager performance.
Should timing of valuations be based on scheme health?
TPR has called for the time between actuarial valuations to be based on a scheme's health, but is this a good idea? James Phillips asks trustees what they think
PTL hires client manager
Pitmans Trustees (PTL) has appointed Lesley Peek as client manager to oversee the day-to-day management and governance of defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) schemes.
PTL fined £6,000 over missing chair statements
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued PTL with the maximum fine after it failed to prepare annual governance statements for three schemes.
Lay trustees are facing a very challenging future
Member nominated trustees have their work cut out for them over the next five years.
How can trustees get the best deals when sponsors are bought out?
Trustees hold more power cards than before
Protecting DC assets
Many trustees think their DC scheme assets are protected by the FSCS but this may not be the case. Helen Morrissey looks at why trustees need to be aware of how DC assets are protected.
The problems facing AVCs in a post-DB world
It's time trustees paid more attention to top-up schemes
PTL hires client director
Alison Bostock has been appointed as a client director at Pitmans Trustees (PTL) as the firm expands its presence in London.
How the evolution of LDI could hinder buyouts
LDI has been a helpful tool for schemes looking to de-risk. But does the emerging use of illiquid assets mean LDI could become a hindrance to achieving buyout? Stephanie Baxter investigates.
Are IGCs and insurers pulling in the same direction?
The pensions industry is overpopulated with acronyms and many in the sector would be relieved if there were fewer of them. But IGC - the independent governance committee - are three letters that cannot be ignored.
How cutting higher rate pension tax relief will hurt lower earners
Richard Butcher says giving up cross subsidies will increase costs
BlackRock creates Independent Governance Committee
BlackRock has revealed who will sit on the Independent Governance Committee (IGC) that oversees its contract-based workplace pension schemes in the UK.
Standard Life appoints Independent Governance Committee
Standard Life has revealed who will serve on its Independent Governance Committee (IGC).
Fidelity reveals make up of master trust board and IGC
Fidelity Worldwide Investment has appointed Kim Nash, Rachel Brougham and David Felder to its independent governance committee (IGC) and master trust board.
BESTrustees appointed to LGIM master trust board
Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) Workplace Savings has appointed BESTrustees to its trustee board with effect from 1 April 2015.
The second line of defence: Quick fix or long-term solution?
PP examines how the new rules to prevent mis-selling will work
Industry calls for trustee firm exemption from corporate director ban
Industry figures have called for a bill preventing the use of corporate directors to include an exemption for pension trustee companies.
The insurance gap for trust-based DC schemes
PP examines a loophole that could leave DC members with no compensation if an insurer collapses
Trustee firm hits back at call to bar corporates from IGCs
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposals in place to prevent corporate trustees from dwarfing individuals on independent governance committees (IGCs).
IGC proposals fail to impress
The industry is not satisfied with efforts to improve contract-based governance
Trustee evaluation exercises: A vital part of good governance
Helen Morrissey explains the importance of trustee evaluation exercises
