Opinion
What GMP conversion guidance will mean for schemes
GMP conversion guidance is expected imminently, but what will it mean for schemes? Maurice Titley looks at the next steps for trustees.
Is policy to blame for pension confusion?
Jonathan Stapleton says that while many blame the industry for many of the problems facing pensions, it is perhaps government that is more to blame.
My concerns over DB data and dashboard
Paul McGlone says let's start with the basics, re-unite members with their DB schemes, and provide some very basic information
RAS should be abolished to solve net pay problems
There has been much criticism of net pay arrangements over the past year. Malcolm Delahaye says the problem is really about poor pensions policy and the clunkiness of RAS
The glass is half full for the future of dashboards
Darren Philp says while the DWP's response to the pension dashboard consultation is a step forward, there is still much to do to ensure success of the project
What does responsible investment in the LGPS look like?
Unison and ShareAction have analysed the new investment strategy statements across the £280bn scheme. Colin Meech says some funds have done nothing to produce ESG policies.
Some sponsors face a nasty Brexit surprise from their DB schemes
Marc Hommel says some employers are insufficiently prepared to engage their trustees on how they intend to manage liquidity and other adverse aspects resulting from Brexit
Dashboards will democratise retirement planning
Dashboards will boost savers' comprehension and confidence in long-term saving, say Guy Opperman and Sir Hector Sants
We have more to do on pensions scams
Margaret Snowdon says while there has been progress on tackling scams, particularly on cold calling, trustees are not out of the woods yet
Uncovering the depths of hidden talent
The PLSA's Caroline Escott says investors and stakeholders must continue to ask for better information on issues that affect the motivation, skills and productivity of the workforce
We should welcome TPR's involvement in the LGPS
John Gray predicts teething problems ahead and says regulation will result in a cultural shock for some schemes
A Brexit-obsessed government is not all good for pensions
Steve Webb says the sooner government as a whole, and HMRC in particular, has the bandwidth to return to the domestic agenda, the better it will be
The big issue with small pots
Troy Clutterbuck says action must be taken by all involved to ensure that the £400m - and growing - of unclaimed pension savings are not lost entirely
'We need to talk': How mediation could help save troubled pensions relationships
Rory Murphy says a bona fide mediation process could provide valuable evidence of reasonableness for trustee and employer alike
Standing firm in these unprecedented times
Susan Martin says building strong foundations for business are the only way forward as the pensions industry is radically shaken up
TPR: Why granting master trusts authorisation extensions makes good sense
The regulator has granted extensions to 11 master trusts. Kim Brown explains why this is a positive move.
A small step forward for CDC
Jonathan Stapleton says the DWP's progress on CDC is a welcome, and cautious, step forward.
Dispelling myths around short-term investing
Kerrin Rosenberg says DB schemes can't afford to suffer lousy returns over the short term and make it all back in 10 to 15 years' time, because many of the assets will be gone.
The future of master trusts
Lesley Carline explains why the PMI is setting up an industry-wide master trust group and how it will help provide a collective voice for those running and providing services to schemes
Brexit may turn out to be an oddly golden era for pensions
Robin Ellison says the one great advantage of the Brexit experience has been the inability of government to pass much new legislation affecting pensions
Naomi L'Estrange: A very personal reflection on International Women's Day
20-20 Trustees' Naomi L'Estrange looks at gender diversity developments in the pensions world and beyond
Why we must shine a brighter light on the gender pension gap
Scottish Widows' Catherine Stewart says women have come a long way, but more action is needed to close the gender pensions gap.
Safety in numbers
Mark Fawcett says providing members with consistent and regular returns is crucial to keep them paying into their pension despite the contribution hike.
Why calls for charge cap cuts must be resisted
Jonathan Stapleton asks if we need a more fundamental rethink on the issue of DC investment charges.
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