Value for money

Henry Tapper says removing NDAs between operators and fund managers is a critical step in the journey towards assessing value for money

Aegon's independence governance committee (IGC) has reported that upgrading to a new platform has reduced costs for some members and increased engagement.

Prudential's independent governance committee (IGC) has found members are getting better value for money after reducing all initial charges and has no major concerns about transaction costs.

Charges are not a priority for members when it comes to value for money according to research of 11 providers and their independent governance committees (IGCs).

The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) powers to authorise master trusts will be the "cornerstone" of its drive to consolidate the defined contribution (DC) market according to Andrew Warwick-Thompson.

The AE review is considering bringing transaction costs into the DC charge cap, but such a move could lead to perverse behaviour that is not in members' best interests. Stephanie Baxter explores the arguments

A DCIF report raises concerns about lack of investment choice in master trusts and difficulties in distinguishing between providers. Michael Klimes explores the details

The fallout from the British Home Stores (BHS) saga and the government's forthcoming crackdown on scams will be some of the biggest topics in pensions next year.

The process of appointing a policy holder to an independent governance committee (IGC) is a long and complex process according to Royal London.

Royal London has appointed a customer representative to its independent governance committee (IGC) in what it claims is the first move of its kind in the industry.