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Pension master trusts: The list of providers
Professional Pensions has compiled a list charting the progress of master trust authorisation. View our list in full here...
Updated: Key dates for pensions
PP has compiled a list of what to watch out for over the coming months.
CBC Pension Services' Michael Clark: What trustees think of the CMA review
PP speaks to CBC Pension Services' Michael Clark about his views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets.
One in eight trustees predict their organisation will adopt CDC by 2025
A minority (13%) of trustees and corporate sponsors predict their organisation is "likely" or "very likely" to adopt a collective defined contribution (CDC) scheme by 2025, Willis Towers Watson finds.
Schemes make slow progress with GMP equalisation five months on
Many schemes are still sitting on their laurels despite the High Court judgment on equalising GMPs being handed down five months ago. Holly Roach explores how much progress has been made.
Next steps for DB master trusts
The government has set out initial thoughts on the criteria for DB master trusts to be accredited. James Phillips looks at the details
Trustee given 40-month jail sentence after embezzling £290,000 of scheme funds
A trustee is imprisoned after using employees' funds to prop up struggling businesses and buy a home for his daughter. James Phillips looks at the details of the case.
Dalriada Trustees' Hugh Nolan: What trustees think of the CMA review
PP speaks to Dalriada Trustees' Hugh Nolan about his views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets.
BESTrustees' Heather McGuire: What trustees think of the CMA review
PP speaks to BESTrustees director Heather McGuire about her views on the CMA's review into the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets.
Trustees 'could miss chance' to boost member security from lack of superfund awareness
Three in five trustees have not heard of Clara Pensions, one of two defined benefit (DB) consolidators to have launched since last year's government white paper.
Exclusive: One third of trustees reconsidering pension offering in light of authorisation
Some 36% of trustees and pension directors are reconsidering the way they offer pension benefits in light of master trust authorisation, according to LifeSight.
Naomi L'Estrange: A very personal reflection on International Women's Day
20-20 Trustees' Naomi L'Estrange looks at gender diversity developments in the pensions world and beyond
TPT sends off master trust authorisation application to the regulator
TPT Retirement Solutions has submitted its master trust authorisation application to The Pensions Regulator (TPR), joining 11 other master trusts who are awaiting a response.
DWP delay leaves schemes facing Equality Act workaround
A government failure to update equality legislation means schemes offering bridging pensions could fall foul of provisions in the Equality Act 2010 - leaving them reliant on EU law as an interim solution.
Mercer Master Trust applies to TPR as 'tsunami' of last minute submissions expected
Mercer Master Trust has sent off its authorisation application to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) taking the total number of submissions received and awaiting response to 12.
How TPR is toughening its stance on DB funding approaches
TPR has set out specific guidance for trustees and employers with schemes approaching a valuation. Kim Kaveh looks at the details of its annual funding statement.
Schemes with 'Brexit Day' valuations must review options, warns Aon
Sponsors and trustees of defined benefit (DB) schemes with 31 March valuation dates need to discuss their options given the clash with Brexit, according to Aon.
NEST reports minimal impact on perceptions of pension affordability following contribution rate hike
Just one in 20 members feel too much of their income goes into their pension, NEST Insight says.
Tomorrow's adviser: How to improve trustee meetings
A panel of industry professionals, led by Stephenson Harwood, discusses how the quarterly trustee meeting can be improved. James Phillips explores the suggestions
Fraud report 2019: Are trustees doing enough to protect members?
RSM has unveiled its annual scheme survey, revealing the actions trustees are taking to protect members from fraud. Kim Kaveh looks at the findings.
DWP: 'Newborn' employers and workers 'positive' about AE contribution rate rises
The government has explored the views and experiences of the most recent cohort of employers who were required to implement AE, and their workers. Kim Kaveh looks at the findings
Are DC schemes failing to factor climate risks into investment decisions?
A ShareAction survey has found pension schemes are leaving staff savings exposed to climate-related risks. Kim Kaveh looks at the findings.
Don't exclude MNTs from DB superfunds
David Weeks says there is a mismatch in superfunds that claim to be member friendly but then exclude member representation from their governance
LifeSight becomes first master trust to be authorised by TPR
Willis Towers Watson's LifeSight is the first master trust to be granted authorisation by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
