Opinion

Despite a decade of fierce debate over fees, many active equity managers in the UK have remained impervious to the global rise of passives. However, a growing bank of parlous historical data and changes in smart passive design may yet precipitate a great extinction according to Nick Samuels.

With so many issues currently under consultation Con Keating highlights key concerns.

Recent Royal London research showed people may need to work until their 80s to secure decent retirement incomes. Helen Morrissey says contribution rates need to be raised sooner rather than later.

The recent DCLG proposal to give government powers to overrule LGPS investment decisions is ill judged according to Catherine Howarth.

Henry Tapper says we need to take a wider view of pension taxation reform.

Helen Morrissey asks if signposting will help scheme members get better retirement outcomes.

Rupert Brindley asks whether US players can bring a new approach to LDI.

Barry Parr highlights the importance of DC trustees having a greater understanding of the security of their assets.

TPR needs back up from other parties to really get to grips with pension fraud says Helen Morrissey.

Darren Philp takes a look at TPR’s draft DC code.