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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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      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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£100,000 pensions gap for women in part-time work
£100,000 pensions gap for women in part-time work

Women's savings are being cut due to part-time work leaving them £105,000 worse off than men in retirement, research conducted by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) and Now Pensions revealed.

  • Industry
  • 11 July 2019
Schemes should not divest from fossil fuels, says industry
Schemes should not divest from fossil fuels, says industry

This week's Pensions Buzz respondents have decidedly rejected former energy and climate change secretary Sir Ed Davey's argument that schemes should divest from fossil fuel intensive companies.

  • Investment
  • 31 May 2019
How schemes are bracing for AE contribution rate hike
How schemes are bracing for AE contribution rate hike

As AE contribution rates rise to a minimum of 8% in just a few days time, Kim Kaveh speaks to four master trusts about their preparations for a potential change in member behaviour.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 01 April 2019
Spring Statement lacks pensions policies but reduces index-linked gilt issuance
Spring Statement lacks pensions policies but reduces index-linked gilt issuance

Philip Hammond's Spring Statement was empty of any direct pension news as the Treasury sought to avoid major policy announcements.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 13 March 2019
The People's Pension sends authorisation application to TPR
The People's Pension sends authorisation application to TPR

The People's Pension has submitted its authorisation application to The Pensions Regulator (TPR), with four weeks to go until the deadline.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 28 February 2019
Five stories you may have missed this week
Five stories you may have missed this week

This week's top stories included a Freedom of Information request revealing more than 100,000 savers could face six-figure tax bills as a result of GMP equalisation.

  • Industry
  • 22 February 2019
PRI toughens up climate risk reporting for UK schemes
PRI toughens up climate risk reporting for UK schemes

Some of the UK's biggest pension schemes will be forced to report on climate risk in line with recommendations from the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

  • Investment
  • 21 February 2019
The People's Pension reveals plans to cut fees with move to banded structure
The People's Pension reveals plans to cut fees with move to banded structure

The People's Pension has revealed plans to overhaul its charging structure, cutting fees and returning profits to members with an aim to help people save more money for retirement.

  • Industry
  • 21 February 2019
Dashboard challenges must be resolved ahead of 2019 launch
Dashboard challenges must be resolved ahead of 2019 launch

As the consultation closes, the industry is supportive but the DWP still has a tough task ahead. Holly Roach reports on the issues it faces

  • Admin / Technology
  • 05 February 2019
DWA reveals master trust fund value-added data
DWA reveals master trust fund value-added data

Dean Wetton Advisory has unveiled research analysing the value added by master trust investment strategies, exclusively to PP. Kim Kaveh looks at the findings.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 28 January 2019
Lessons from Australia: Delivering pensions for the many not the few
Lessons from Australia: Delivering pensions for the many not the few

Gregg McClymont looks at why not-for-profit DC schemes in Australia have been outperforming their for-profit peers

  • Defined Contribution
  • 05 December 2018
Can default decumulation routes overcome at-retirement confusion?
Can default decumulation routes overcome at-retirement confusion?

As annuities continue to fall in popularity, this year's Future Book suggests savers need more help choosing retirement income products. James Phillips explores the proposals.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 12 October 2018
Tim Gosling joins B&CE as head of pensions policy
Tim Gosling joins B&CE as head of pensions policy

B&CE has hired Tim Gosling as head of pensions policy as Andy Tarrant steps down from the master trust.

  • Appointments
  • 11 October 2018
Two UK delegates join refreshed EIOPA pensions stakeholder group
Two UK delegates join refreshed EIOPA pensions stakeholder group

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has appointed Sue Lewis and Olav Jones to its next pensions stakeholder group.

  • Appointments
  • 24 July 2018
The People's Pensions hires Chris Fagan as trustee
The People's Pensions hires Chris Fagan as trustee

The People's Pension has named Chris Fagan as a trustee of the four million member master trust.

  • Appointments
  • 06 July 2018
Staying true to values: B&CE celebrates 75th anniversary
Staying true to values: B&CE celebrates 75th anniversary

B&CE turned 75 in October last year. Jonathan Stapleton speaks to Patrick Heath-Lay about how the not-for-profit provider has evolved since it was founded in 1942.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 18 April 2018
Master trusts failing low paid earners on pensions tax relief
Master trusts failing low paid earners on pensions tax relief

Low income earners in the majority of master trusts are missing out on tax relief on their retirement savings due to a legislative technicality, according to research.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 12 April 2018
EXCLUSIVE: One in five employers to contribute more than AE minimum
EXCLUSIVE: One in five employers to contribute more than AE minimum

One in five automatically-enrolled members will benefit from generous employers who will pay more than their minimum 2% pension contributions, a survey by The People's Pension reveals.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 06 April 2018
Five stories you may have missed this week
Five stories you may have missed this week

This week's top stories included coverage of the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) latest working paper, and six pension firms placed in provisional liquidator after an Insolvency Service investigation.

  • Industry
  • 06 April 2018
Default drawdown pathway needed to boost member outcomes, MPs say
Default drawdown pathway needed to boost member outcomes, MPs say

The Work and Pensions Committee has called for the government to introduce an auto-drawdown option while allowing NEST to offer decumulation products, James Phillips reports

  • Defined Contribution
  • 04 April 2018
Your Workplace Pension merges with The People's Pension
Your Workplace Pension merges with The People's Pension

The People's Pension has absorbed almost £20m in funds under management after completing the transfer of master trust Your Workplace Pension.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 04 April 2018
Five stories you may have missed this week
Five stories you may have missed this week

This week's top stores included news that Nortel Network's UK defined benefit scheme will exit Pension Protection Fund assessment with £550m from insolvency proceeds to use to boost members' benefits.

  • Industry
  • 29 March 2018
Darren Philp to leave B&CE for Smart Pension
Darren Philp to leave B&CE for Smart Pension

Darren Philp is set to leave B&CE and The People's Pension this September as he takes up a new role as head of policy at Smart Pension.

  • Appointments
  • 26 March 2018
Master trust plans will make fraud levy a 'tax on auto-enrolment'
Master trust plans will make fraud levy a 'tax on auto-enrolment'

The Fraud Compensation Fund (FCF) levy will unfairly hit auto-enrolment (AE) savers under government proposals, The People's Pension has warned.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 17 January 2018
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