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      In this webinar, PP editor Jonathan Stapleton will be joined by BMO’s chief economist Steven Bell and director of fiduciary management, Christy Jesudasan, alongside PTL trustee director Melanie Cusack and Isio’s head of fiduciary management oversight Paula Champion to discuss the significant impact of these themes on the pensions sector.

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      Pension schemes are now facing increasing government, regulatory, and member demand to manage the financial risks associated with the anthropogenic consequences of the environmental crisis. But how best to manage this transition to net-zero? And, in the rush to invest in carbon friendly assets, are investors potentially missing out on potential returns generated by the transition theme, investing in assets that may not be carbon neutral but have the potential to significantly improve their environmental credentials over time. This webinar will discuss at the transition theme, look at the opportunity set available and ask how this can help schemes achieve superior returns while moving towards a net-zero portfolio.

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      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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Industry raises significant concerns over FCA consultation on advising on pension transfers
Industry raises significant concerns over FCA consultation on advising on pension transfers

The industry has raised serious concerns that Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) transfer advice proposals on illustrative figures could hamper schemes’ ability to help members to understand their retirement options and force many to take full regulated...

  • Law and Regulation
  • 15 September 2020
Modernising the SPP
Modernising the SPP

The Society of Pension Professionals is looking to make dynamic changes in a bid to stand out from the growing number of trade bodies catering for a dwindling audience.

  • Industry
  • 29 May 2020
DWP disappoints with 'unfortunate' decision to hike general levy by 10%
DWP disappoints with 'unfortunate' decision to hike general levy by 10%

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says it will press ahead with a 10% increase to the general levy from 1 April, despite a severe industry backlash to a consultation on the issue.

  • Regulation
  • 04 March 2020
General levy increase gets broadly negative response from industry
General levy increase gets broadly negative response from industry

The Department for Work and Pensions’ consultation on increasing the general levy has closed. Holly Roach looks at the industry’s response to its proposals

  • Legislation
  • 03 December 2019
Esther McVey's key priorities for pensions
Esther McVey's key priorities for pensions

Esther McVey must ensure current pension projects are not neglected and continue the success of auto-enrolment (AE) as a priority, industry commentators say.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 10 January 2018
Budget 2017 (number two): What's in store for pensions?
Budget 2017 (number two): What's in store for pensions?

Ahead of the second Budget of 2017, industry experts tell James Phillips what they think the chancellor will seek to change on 22 November.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 15 November 2017
Is winning hearts and minds the key to better member outcomes?
Is winning hearts and minds the key to better member outcomes?

Michael Klimes explores how the Pension Quality Mark's new communications guide can help the industry can improve engagement with members

  • Industry
  • 05 October 2017
Pension Awareness Day: Engagement remains a huge challenge
Pension Awareness Day: Engagement remains a huge challenge

Experts have called for improvements surrounding pension communications, on the UK's third annual Pension Awareness Day.

  • Communication
  • 15 September 2017
Why are pensions so unfair?
Why are pensions so unfair?

Latest SPP research shows the majority of pension professionals believe the current system is unfair. Jonathan Stapleton agrees, but says we shouldn't expect the government to provide a fix

  • Industry
  • 12 September 2017
UK pension system unfair on young people, survey says
UK pension system unfair on young people, survey says

The UK pension system is unfair on young people and the self-employed, a poll by the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has said.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 11 September 2017
Alan Rubenstein to quit PPF to 'seek fresh challenge' next year
Alan Rubenstein to quit PPF to 'seek fresh challenge' next year

Alan Rubenstein is to step down as chief executive of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) after nearly nine years in the role.

  • Appointments
  • 24 July 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
Has the FCA found the right solution for hidden transaction costs?
Has the FCA found the right solution for hidden transaction costs?

As the FCA closes its consultation on improving transparency of costs and charges in pension schemes, James Phillips asks the industry whether the watchdog has the right solution.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 06 January 2017
Why employees should be able to opt-down AE contributions
Why employees should be able to opt-down AE contributions

Hugh Nolan believes members struggling with increased auto-enrolment contributions should be offered a chance to opt back down to the previous level rather than making it an "all or nothing" choice.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 28 November 2016
Going for gold: What makes a top quality DC scheme?
Going for gold: What makes a top quality DC scheme?

The corporate pensions market has changed radically over the past five years. Jonathan Stapleton asks a range of industry experts what now makes a gold standard offering to employees.

  • Employee Benefits
  • 25 October 2016
TPR: Trustees must hold TPAs to account on cyber security
TPR: Trustees must hold TPAs to account on cyber security

Trustees must ensure they hold third-party administrators (TPAs) to account on cyber security, says The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) chief executive Lesley Titcomb.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 19 September 2016
Eight things you need to know about the new DC code
Eight things you need to know about the new DC code

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has today released its updated defined contribution (DC) code of practice, as well as six guides on complying with legal obligations.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 28 July 2016
Working group launches guide on medically underwritten bulk annuities
Working group launches guide on medically underwritten bulk annuities

A guide has been published to help trustees and other industry professionals understand how medical underwriting can be used to de-risk defined benefit (DB) schemes.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 02 June 2016
DB liabilities could change by £70bn due to Brexit
DB liabilities could change by £70bn due to Brexit

A shift in longer dated gilt yields of 0.3% triggered by a Brexit could change defined benefit (DB) liabilities by £70bn according to the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP).

  • Defined Benefit
  • 17 May 2016
SPP names Nolan as president
SPP names Nolan as president

The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has elected Hugh Nolan as president effective from 1 June, succeeding Duncan Buchanan who is stepping down.

  • Appointments
  • 26 April 2016
Employer Covenant Working Group launches and issues first guidance
Employer Covenant Working Group launches and issues first guidance

The Employer Covenant Working Group (ECWG) has announced its formal launch as it publishes a guide for advisers, trustees and sponsors of defined benefit (DB) schemes.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 12 April 2016
ACA and SPP welcome updated Incentive Exercises Code
ACA and SPP welcome updated Incentive Exercises Code

A number of firms and bodies have given their support to the revised Incentive Exercises Code which has been updated in light of the pension freedoms.

  • Industry
  • 01 February 2016
DWP urged to establish permanent mechanism for regulatory simplification
DWP urged to establish permanent mechanism for regulatory simplification

The Department for Work and Pensions should establish a permanent contact to whom the industry can send suggestions on how to reduce the regulatory burden, the Society of Pension Professionals says.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 05 January 2016
NIESR says TEE is not sustainable long-term

Changing from EET to TEE will be a short term, not a long term tax solution, says National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

  • Law and Regulation
  • 28 October 2015
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