News Analysis
Revamped wake-up packs 'still not enough' for savers
Simplified, one-page pension wake-up packs launched last week, but the industry does not agree that they will make much difference to members’ saving attitudes. Holly Roach reports
Fiduciary managers 'significantly underperformed' targets in 2018, finds XPS
XPS Investment has unveiled a report looking at fiduciary manager performance over the last year and the longer term. Kim Kaveh looks at its findings.
DB pension freedom rights 'eroded' by Dear CEO letter
The recent 'Dear CEO' letter sent by the FCA to pension providers could mean pension freedoms for defined benefit (DB) scheme members are "being eroded", one SIPP provider has warned.
How national income targets can boost pension saving
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has proposed a number of reforms to boost pensions adequacy. Victoria Ticha looks at the recommendations.
Default drawdown pathway needed to boost member outcomes, MPs say
The Work and Pensions Committee has called for the government to introduce an auto-drawdown option while allowing NEST to offer decumulation products, James Phillips reports
Pension liabilities rose by £1trn over five years, ONS data reveals
Total UK pension liabilities rose to approximately £7.6trn from 2010 to 2015, according to the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Latest CMI model reveals clear trend in life expectancy
Mortality continues to show a steady decline in improvement, well below previous estimates. Victoria Ticha explores industry's reaction to the new CMI model
Did global stock market meltdown hurt UK pension schemes?
What China's slowdown means for UK schemes
Is the PPF ready to hedge longevity risk?
The Pension Protection Fund is £3.6bn in surplus so is there potential for the lifeboat fund to begin insuring its liabilities? Natasha Browne investigates
Did you miss our webinar on what PIP changes mean for schemes? Listen now.
On 29 July Professional Pensions held a webinar on the recent transitional changes to pension input periods.
The fundamentals of the end of DB contracting out
Natasha Browne takes a look at the key issues around DB contracting out ahead of the April 2016 deadline
Is TPR turning the screws on sub-scale master trusts?
Concerns remain over the viability of smaller providers
Why the industry fears 'ISA pensions'
Industry responds to wide-ranging consultation
Why diversification is only one element of multi-asset investing
Trustees need to look at the specifics of multi-asset funds before selecting a manager, Natasha Browne hears
TPR steps up performance after hitting most targets
The Pensions Regulator has built on its past successes despite working in an increasingly challenging environment, Natasha Browne finds
Is sacking workers easier than changing scheme rules?
Natasha Browne examines how employers can amend their pension provision without ending up in court
Is good governance only for large pension schemes?
Natasha Browne asks whether TPR is right to say small schemes will never meet its governance targets
The perils of poorly negotiated scheme investment management agreements
Trustees need to set clear investment objectives with their managers to ensure the contract works in their favour, Natasha Browne finds
Longevity risk: 'it's the demographics stupid'
The development of a capital market for longevity risk would ease the debt burden on future generations, Natasha Browne hears
Is DB vanishing more quickly than we think?
Figures show the decline of final salary is accelerating
Why a secondary annuity market has legs
Natasha Browne takes a look at some of the proposals for a successful secondary annuity market as the consultation closes
Authorities come down hard on trustees involved in £19m scam
The Insolvency Service has made a successful application to the High Court to place two trustee firms linked to pensions scams into provisional liquidation
Why the High Court sided with the BBC in capping members' pensionable pay
Employers can take comfort
Would quitting the EU lead to a freer UK pensions market?
An EU referendum would have serious implications for UK schemes
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