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Speakers announced for Women in Investment Festival
The latest line-up for the inaugural Women in Investment Festival has been announced, with just nine days left to qualify for the early-bird discount.
Global pension trends reinforce value of equity investments
Equities have taken the crown as the most popular asset class in pension fund asset allocation globally, according to a joint report from the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) and PwC.
USS gives DC master trust members access to private markets investments
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is now enabling members of its Defined Contribution Investment Builder master trust to access private markets investments.
PLSA: Executive remuneration-related dissent at 'five year high' and 'major concern' for schemes
The number of remuneration-related resolutions that received significant levels of dissent during the 2019 AGM season was at a five-year high, according to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
Have your say: Should a permanent pensions commission be formed?
In this week’s Pensions Buzz we want to know if you think a permanent pensions commission should be formed.
Longevity swap market to post record year
Longevity swap transactions will hit a record-breaking level of £25bn this year, Willis Towers Watson has predicted.
MSCI publishes Principles of Sustainable Investing
MSCI is calling for all investors globally to more readily integrate ESG considerations throughout their investment processes to contribute to “an effective balanced transition towards a sustainable economy”.
USS names chair-elect as David Eastwood retires
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has appointed Dame Kate Barker as its trustee chair-elect after Sir David Eastwood announced his retirement.
Maps produces financial wellbeing strategy to deliver national goals
The Money and Pensions Service (Maps) has launched a financial wellbeing strategy to address poor financial wellbeing in the UK.
Border to Coast signs UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has become a signatory of the United Nations supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
Hargreaves Lansdown: Pension tax system a 'bloated, inefficient mess'
Only a “comprehensive rethink” will be able to fix the “bloated, inefficient mess” of the current pension tax system, says Hargreaves Lansdown head of policy Tom McPhail.
Ombudsman rejects complaints against British Steel trustees
The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) has rejected a number of complaints from members of the embattled and collapsed British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS).
Railway companies begin court battle over pensions role in franchising
A High Court battle has begun between the government and four railways companies after they were excluded from franchise bids due to their approach to the £27bn Railways Pension Scheme (RPS).
Further delays to sentencing of former trustee behind £250,000 scheme fraud
The sentencing of former Yateley Industries for the Disabled chief executive and chairman Patrick McLarry has been delayed again.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories include reports of HM Treasury’s plans to give higher tax relief to those earning over £110,000, and Sir Steve Webb’s move from Royal London to Lane Clark and Peacock.
Purple Book reveals DB risk up but PPF 'bigger and stronger than ever'
Plenty of risk remains in the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) universe but the outlook on funding levels is positive, the lifeboat says as it launches its 2019 Purple Book.
Think tanks call for permanent pensions commission
Think tanks The Fabian Society and Bright Blue have called for a new pensions commission, as Guy Opperman lends his support.
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - final day to enter
There are now just four days left to submit your entries for the UK Pensions Awards 2020…
Simpler statements will boost engagement, says industry
Nearly two-thirds of this week’s 133 Pensions Buzz respondents believe the introduction of simpler and standardised annual benefit statements will help more members engage with their pension.
Treasury looks to 'raise tapered threshold to £150,000'
HM Treasury intends to give tax relief worth hundreds of millions of pounds to those earning over £110,000, it is being reported.
Government urged to set timetable for AE reform implementation
The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has urged the government to set out a timetable for when it will implement its planned automatic enrolment (AE) reforms, and produce a timetable for increases in AE contribution levels.
December concludes turbulent year for DB transfer values
Pension transfer values fell in December, while the number of individuals taking a transfer value from schemes rose, according to XPS Pension Group.
The Cheviot Trust appoints First Actuarial as scheme actuary
Defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) master trust The Cheviot Trust has selected First Actuarial to provide actuarial services for the scheme.
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