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Sweating it out in the search for yield
Schemes looking for higher yields face more risk. Stephanie Hawthorne asks if they can take it on the chin in today’s feverish environment.
Outsourced government workers to keep LGPS membership
Local government workers who are outsourced to independent contractors will soon be allowed to remain in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Just Group launches subsidiary to address DB transfer market challenge
Just Group has launched a business in a bid to transform the way trustees, members and financial advisers implement and participate in scheme transfer exercises.
SPP names next president
Paul McGlone will take over from Hugh Nolan as the next president of the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) on 1 June, the trade body has announced.
Edinburgh Airport selects fully-integrated pensions consultant
Spence & Partners has been appointed to provide consultant services to the £95m Edinburgh Airport defined benefit (DB) pension plan.
Brexit - the winners and losers in the pensions world
Brian Spence asks what DB trustees should do in the aftermath of the referendum result.
The Bright Side of BHS
Hugh Nolan believes the ongoing BHS story demonstrates some positives for the industry.
How trustees can save a DB scheme in a crisis
BHS has raised questions about the crisis management of stakeholders when a scheme is under threat. Michael Klimes examines solutions
Does the PPF need an early warning system for troubled schemes?
Events this year have raised the issue of whether the industry and trustees should give earlier warnings to the regulator and PPF about issues with DB schemes. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at the options.
Simons Group appoints Spence to monitor its scheme
Spence & Partners has won a mandate to provide actuarial, investment and administrative services to the Simons Group's Pensions & Life Assurance Scheme.
Schemes 'rolling the dice in desperation' by waiting for rate rise
Trustees relying on equities and gilt yields to improve are taking a big gamble and could result in a rush of schemes going bust, says Hugh Nolan.
Could British Steel go down the bulk annuity route?
PP explores the option of putting the British Steel scheme through the bulk annuity market.
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.
IFoA reveals winners of first quality accreditations
Hymans Robertson and Spence & Partners were among those to receive the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries' (IFoA) quality assurance scheme (QAS) accreditation.
What is the future of the British Steel Pension Scheme?
With the steel industry's fortunes hanging in the balance, PP considers the prospects for its pension fund.
Spence hires Nolan as director from JLT
Hugh Nolan has been appointed as a director at Spence & Partners, joining from JLT Employee Benefits where he was chief actuary.
The hidden costs of pension freedoms on DB schemes
Reviewing TPA contracts could save schemes a packet
Trustees have been warned against dawdling over transfers
Ombudsman's decision concentrates minds
How we won the UK Pensions Awards… Spence
In the third part of our series looking at what firms did to win at this year's UK Pensions Awards, PP speaks to Spence about how the firm won the Consulting Innovation of the Year accolade.
Trustees urged to read small print to avoid admin overcharge
Some third-party administrators are charging schemes huge exit fees when they move to a new provider. Michael Klimes finds out what trustees can do to minimise these
How can trustees give guidance without being on the hook for advice?
PP looks at the risks in giving members guidance and what trustees can do to avoid them
UK Pensions Awards 2015 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2015.
Getting the CETV process right
As trustees prefer for an increase in transfer requests, PP looks at best practice
Spence hires consulting actuary
Richard Smith has been appointed consulting actuary by Spence and Partners.
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