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Filling the gaps in master trust governance
PP looks at how standards on master trust governance are developing
Working group launches guide on medically underwritten bulk annuities
A guide has been published to help trustees and other industry professionals understand how medical underwriting can be used to de-risk defined benefit (DB) schemes.
Master Trusts: Three scheme providers have their say
Professional Pensions spoke to three leading providers asking them why employers should choose a master trust; and how these schemes can improve investment and at-retirement options. This is what they said…
TPR adds two schemes to master trust assurance list
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has added Xafinity's National Pensions Trust and The Pensions Trust to its list of schemes with master trust assurance.
Industry supports government to beef up standards of master trusts
The intention of the government to increase the scrutiny of master trusts through fresh legislation has been championed by a number of industry players.
Xafinity hires principal consultant for master trust
Paul Armitage has been made principal consultant at the National Pension Trust, Xafinity's fully flexible defined contribution (DC) master trust.
Seven in ten schemes not integrated risk management
Just 30% of defined benefit (DB) pension funds have developed an integrated approach to risk management, according to a survey by Xafinity.
Transfer values fall close to near lowest level for a year
Transfer values have fallen to their lowest point for almost a year, according to Xafinity.
Pensions Institute predicts medical underwriting boom in bulk annuity market
The Pensions Institute has predicted there will be rapid growth in medically underwritten bulk annuities as schemes turn to ‘top-sliced' deals and traditional insurers get into the market.
Master trust assurance framework should be mandatory
The master trust assurance framework (MAF) should be made compulsory to improve member outcomes according to Xafinity's Ken Anderson.
Xafinity appoints Mahalingham as director
Xafinity has appointed Sankar Mahalingham from Punter Southall as a senior member of its actuarial and wider management team.
Pension transfer quotes double in six months
The number of transfer value requests in defined benefit (DB) schemes doubled from January to July this year according to research from Xafinity.
Xafinity hires Mercer's chief actuary Jonathan Bernstein
Xafinity has appointed Jonathan Bernstein to its senior management team as part of plans to further strengthen its pensions actuarial and consulting business.
Transfer values wildly variable says Xafinity
Transfer values have dropped by 2.2% since 31 March 2015 which underscores the volatility of transfer values during those two months says Xafinity.
Getting the CETV process right
As trustees prefer for an increase in transfer requests, PP looks at best practice
Underwritten bulk annuity market hits £700m
The market for enhanced bulk annuities has almost hit £700m after a bumper fourth quarter in which 10% of all transactions was medically underwritten, according to research from Hymans Robertson.
False start to DC drawdown race
For all the talk about pensions freedoms being the golden goose for the average man or woman, a closer look reveals it will not be easy for many people to get their money in April.
Will drawdown really catch on in workplace schemes?
PP asks who will offer drawdown from April, and how will it work?
Technology: Should trustees be afraid of their iPads?
PP looks at whether advances in IT are helping or hindering trustees.
Post-Budget surge in DB to DC transfers fails to materialise
The expected explosion in transfer requests from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) schemes has not materialised according to a number of consultancies in the industry.
MyCSP names head of pensions administration
Equiniti's Sarah Holdstock (pictured) has been appointed head of pensions administration by MyCSP.
Public in the dark about trivial commutation changes
The vast majority of people with small pension pots over 55 years of age are unaware of their option to cash them in, according to a survey commissioned by Xafinity.
DB-DC transfers: The challenges
Helen Morrissey looks at the implications of the Treasury announcement on transfers
Xafinity hires ex-KPMG director
Xafinity Consulting has appointed Ben Bramhall as commercial director to help lead the expansion of its pension advisory service.
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