News Analysis
Woodford investors to receive third payment on 26 August as annual reports delayed again
Link Fund Solutions has written to investors to confirm the amount and date of the third capital distribution to investors in the former Woodford Equity Income fund.
How multi-national companies are providing pensions for mobile workforces
Cross-border pensions and savings vehicles are growing in popularity among multi-national companies, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
Mineworkers and British Coal schemes succeed in a rare US securities fraud class action case
Holly Roach reports on how the schemes won a US class action case, reaching a $350m settlement.
Have investment managers improved their ESG approaches?
Investment managers are much more transparent on their stewardship approaches, but it remains important for there to be an ongoing dialogue with trustees. Kim Kaveh explores the findings.
Simpler annual benefit statement proposals get positive response from industry
As the DWP’s consultation on simpler annual benefit statements closes, Holly Roach looks at the industry’s response.
Barnett Waddingham posts double-digit growth
Barnett Waddingham’s full year results reveal significant growth at the business, with revenue reaching almost £100m. Holly Roach reports
General levy increase gets broadly negative response from industry
The Department for Work and Pensions’ consultation on increasing the general levy has closed. Holly Roach looks at the industry’s response to its proposals
How much have Freedom and Choice solutions evolved?
The DCIF has published a report looking into how providers and members are responding to Freedom and Choice nearly five years on. Kim Kaveh explores the findings.
DWP annual benefit statement consultation questions voluntary adoption
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation setting out proposals for the adoption and launch of simpler annual benefit statements. Holly Roach reports
Milestone for Star Initiative as it reaches 50 participants
The government-backed Star Initiative has reached 50 signatories, surpassing its initial target of 30. Holly Roach looks at the project’s progress.
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
