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Smaller schemes getting improved value for money on actuarial fees

The money smaller schemes pay in actuarial fees is going further on a like-for-like basis, research from KGC Associates finds.

clock 31 January 2017 • 2 min read

Law and Regulation

TPR wants good pensions for all, not just for the few

Following its response to the 21st Century trusteeship and governance discussion paper, chairman Mark Boyle underlines TPR's determination to drive up standards.

clock 22 December 2016 • 4 min read

Defined Benefit

Key points in the WPC's recommendations on DB reform

Here is a summary of the most important points in the Work and Pensions Committee's (WPC) report on governance of defined benefit (DB) schemes.

clock 22 December 2016 • 2 min read

Law and Regulation

TPR and trustees need new powers to prevent pensions crisis, say MPs

The Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has called on the government to consult on giving the regulator new enforcement powers to avoid another British Home Stores (BHS) disaster.

clock 21 December 2016 • 3 min read

Industry

Transfer values fall in November as yields continue to rise

Defined benefit (DB) transfer values decreased slightly for a second month in a row on the back of rising gilt yields according to Xafinity's monthly index.

clock 19 December 2016 • 1 min read

Law and Regulation

TPR to launch education and enforcement drive in 2017 to raise trustee standards

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has revealed how it will raise the bar on trustees to address concerns that too many members are suffering financial detriment from poor stewardship.

clock 16 December 2016 • 3 min read

Defined Benefit

Three in ten will not seek advice about DB transfers

Nearly half (45%) of defined benefit (DB) members approaching retirement do not feel informed enough to decide whether to transfer their pension, a survey has revealed.

clock 15 December 2016 • 2 min read

Defined Contribution

How can members be empowered to avoid running out of money in retirement?

Charges and poor returns can seriously reduce the amount of income people have in retirement. Michael Klimes looks at what can be done to help avoid these pitfalls.

clock 07 November 2016 • 4 min read

Law and Regulation

BA trustees: Members had a reasonable expectation of RPI

Members of the Airways Pension Scheme (APS) had an expectation to receive payment increases in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI), the trustee board's lawyer has argued.

clock 07 November 2016 • 3 min read

Industry

Smoke and Daggers: The continuing debate over liability valuation methodology

In the latest of his articles for Professional Pensions, Con Keating expands on his thoughts on pension liability valuation methodology and explains why his ideas are far from 'crackpot'.

clock 07 November 2016 • 8 min read
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