Technology
Covid pushes tech up the agenda but drags on pensions
The pensions industry still trails behind others with its use of technology, writes Holly Roach.
ESG ETFs receives record inflows while equities continue to lag fixed income
Equities flows YTD remain negative
Schemes must consider specific ESG allocation, says white paper
Analytical services company Camradata has published a white paper investigating defined contribution (DC) investment options and market challenges for investors.
Industry backs 'gentle hand' of TPR supervision
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is right to introduce new regulatory initiatives for 1,000 schemes as part of its clearer, quicker and tougher approach, this week's Pensions Buzz respondents said.
Aligning pensions admin with the 21st century
Holly Roach speaks to PASA's Kim Gubler about the year ahead, how technology is developing to help the industry and the benefits of the pensions dashboard.
J.P. Morgan makes strategic investment in Smart Pension
J.P. Morgan has made a strategic investment in Smart Pension for an undisclosed amount, bringing the master trust's total funds raised to around £50m.
Buck unveils solution to GMP equalisation challenge
Buck has launched a solution to help pension schemes equalise guaranteed minimum pensions (GMPs) in a cost effective way with minimum hassle.
Exclusive: Smart Pension to launch financial well-being app
Smart Pension will roll out an online financial well-being application to help members make decisions about their money in Q1 next year.
Megatrends: Understanding the tech revolution
Partner Insight: How have companies like Amazon contributed to the megatrend tech revolution?
Youngest pension savers 'crave' online pensions info
The youngest pension savers desire online tools to help them see the value of their pots but a third of employers offer no web-based services, according to analysis by PwC.
Can PenTech help save pensions?
Stewart Bevan explains why the pensions industry needs to stop ignoring the benefits of PenTech and look at the positives it has to offer.
Smart Pension hires technology product development head
Martin Freeman has been hired as head of technology product and development at Smart Pension, to support the 'growing' technology product side of the business.
USS members should bear most cost of higher contributions, say respondents
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) members should be responsible for most of the cost of increased contributions if the scheme's defined benefit (DB) section remains open to accrual, Pensions Buzz respondents say.
Technology poses biggest risk and opportunity to investments, finds research
Cyber security, privacy, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) are the greatest risks to and opportunities for investments over the next 10 years, a major study of industry views has found.
How technology can help engage members with pensions
Kim Kaveh explores how good use of digital tools in DC schemes can help members attain solid retirement outcomes
Are employees being empowered by financial education in the workplace?
Michael Klimes asks if the tools that companies use to help staff understand pensions and finance are sufficient
Smith & Williamson hires Goddard Perry as actuary and administrator
Smith & Williamson has appointed Goddard Perry to provide actuarial and third-party administration services to its two defined benefit (DB) schemes.
Pitt-Watson: Technology is not enough to drive down costs; Culture must change too
Technological disruption will only benefit savers when financial institutions realise they must serve the needs of customers, according to London Business School's David Pitt-Watson.
Origo completes £20bn transfers in last 10 months amid higher demand
Over £100bn has been transferred by the Origo Options Transfers service since it started eight years ago, driven by rising demand since Freedom and Choice.
Could blockchain revolutionise pension administration and record keeping?
Blockchain is a technology which has received a lot of hype in financial services. It has started to touch banking but has yet to affect pensions. Michael Klimes investigates what it has to offer
PenTech is for life, not just for Christmas
Raj Mody discusses the impact technology is having on the pensions industry.
Have your say: Has the Pension Schemes Bill strengthened the master trust market?
This week, we want to know if the Pension Schemes Bill adequately addresses weaknesses in the master trust market and what the biggest obstacle to setting up the pension dashboard is.
Transparency Task Force founder launches technology group
A collaborative group aimed at helping the industry adapt to technological change has been established by the Transparency Task Force (TTF) founding chairman, (pictured above) Andy Agathangelou.
Margaret Snowdon joins pensions dashboard steering group
Margaret Snowdon has been appointed by HM Treasury to join the steering group for the pensions dashboard prototype project.
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