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10 weeks is appropriate for DB to DC transfer, say respondents
This week's Pensions Buzz respondents were mostly in agreement that 10 weeks is an appropriate length of time to conduct a full DB to DC transfer.
GMP equalisation working group publishes call to action
The Guaranteed Minimum Pension Equalisation Working Group (GMPEWG) has published a call to action to assist schemes in the first stage of the process.
Lay trustees still have a role to play in scheme governance
The regulator must not forget the important role of lay trustees as it boosts standards of professionals, argues Jonathan Stapleton.
TPR working with BoE to 'monitor' schemes' use of non-bank leveraged loans and derivatives
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is working to "enhance" the Bank of England's monitoring of how schemes use non-bank leveraged loans amid warnings they may not be able to absorb losses in a stress scenario.
Professional trustee accreditation framework delayed
The launch of the professional trustee accreditation process, set up by the Professional Trustee Standards Working Group (PTSWG), has been delayed until "later this year".
Pension negligence lands boss with seven-year ban
An insurance company director has been banned from company directorships after failing to keep adequate records and provide scheme members with up-to-date information.
Shadow minister calls for fiduciary college at university for trustee training
Shadow pensions minister Jack Dromey has called for a fiduciary college within a university to serve for member-nominated trustee (MNT) training, amid the regulator's increased calls for professionalism.
Mercer receives master trust authorisation
The Mercer Master Trust has become the 11th to receive authorisation from The Pensions Regulator (TPR), following its application submission in February.
We need a new independent pensions commission, say Buzz respondents
Pensions Buzz peers agreed with pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman and former shadow chancellor Ed Balls that now might be the time for a fresh commission.
TPR could target the Greens' overseas assets for Arcadia schemes
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has mooted pursuing Sir Philip and Lady Tina Green's overseas assets to ensure there are enough funds for the Arcadia pension schemes.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included The Pensions Regulator launching a consultation on the future of trusteeship.
XPS: Long-term TPR funding targets could add £260bn to scheme liabilities
The introduction of long-term funding targets for defined benefit (DB) schemes could create an accounting gap of £260bn between the liabilities reported by companies and schemes, XPS Pensions has warned.
TPR sets up industry group for enhanced law on climate change disclosure
Pension fund investors could face further disclosure requirements on ESG matters as an industry working group considers fresh law for trustees for as soon as next year.
TPR launches consultation on future of trusteeship
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a consultation on scheme governance and trusteeship, urging "badly-run schemes" to improve or consolidate.
David Fairs: Why we're pushing schemes out of the market
The regulator is looking to accelerate the consolidation of pension schemes. David Fairs explains why.
Boris Johnson would be detrimental to pensions as PM, say Buzz peers
Boris Johnson would be detrimental to pensions if he becomes prime minister later this month, a majority of Buzz respondents said.
UCU threatens fresh strike action over USS
Universities across the country are on alert for fresh strike action as the University and College Union (UCU) prepares to ballot members.
Robin Ellison: The dangers of over-professionalising trusteeship
Robin Ellison explains why lay trustees continue to have an essential part to play in trusteeship, despite the regulatory drive towards professionalisation.
PBUK - Charles Counsell: TPR will not stand still amid sea-change of challenges
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will continue to change under the helm of Charles Counsell as it rolls out more of its TPR Future programme and develops a long-term strategy, he has said.
Where the regulator needs to be clearer
Panellists at an industry roundtable discuss their need for more clarity and balance from the regulator. James Phillips reports
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included the Financial Conduct Authority announcing it would carry out further investigations on defined benefit transfers.
Court of Appeal rejects ITV appeal against TPR in Box Clever case
The Court of Appeal has dismissed ITV's appeal against a financial support direction (FSD) issued by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) in a long-running case over the Box Clever Pension Scheme.
Master trusts must embrace greater diversity of trustees
Improved diversity on master trust boards can enable greater understanding of wider socioeconomic circumstances, argues James Phillips.
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