Opinion
Overcoming DB challenges is vital to bring the dashboard to life
The dashboard is reliant on all schemes having data readily available, but this is not yet the case for many DB schemes. Paul McGlone says this is a challenge the industry must work to overcome
A potent mix for a stronger regulator
With the DB funding code set for a major revision at the same time as upgraded powers for the regulator, Paul McGlone says it is important to watch how these interact with each other.
Covid-19 has changed the world, not TPR's focus on protecting savers
As the Covid-19 outbreak brings new threats from scams, it is important the message to members about avoiding knee-jerk reactions isn't lost in the panic, says David Fairs.
Isolation does not mean we are alone
As the UK's workforce works from home, Andy Lewis looks at how the pensions industry can respond together to Covid-19.
How coronavirus could change our working lives (and the climate)
Tools that can reduce business travel have long been available. The coronavirus is forcing us to use them, and the climate could benefit, says Simon Webber.
Improving standards with pension trusteeship
Voluntary accreditation of professional trustees will act as a quality mark and drive up scheme governance standards, argues Lesley Carline.
Coronavirus shows need for automation
Business resilience is not just ensuring people can work from home, but that administration can continue without human help, says Kim Gubler.
Diversity on trustee boards benefits scheme members
The Pensions Regulator’s industry working group on diversity is a step in the right direction, says Elizabeth Bostock.
Guy Opperman: Climate change is too important to ignore
Schemes must do more to lessen the financial risks of climate change, says Guy Opperman.
Each for Equal: The search for meaningful equality
Equality should be about improvements all round not swapping one set of discriminations for another, says Rachel Meadows.
The Treasury must make a quick decision on RPI
With wider funding challenges and the need to play for the long-term, any change to inflation indexation must be swift and firm, says Sir Steve Webb.
What gets disclosed gets managed
Improving transparency of pension scheme governance will improve accountability, even if members take little notice, says Richard Butcher.
It's simple… Scammers destroy lives
The industry needs more powers to protect savers by stopping scams in their tracks, but a network to share intel can help, says Margaret Snowdon.
The real concerns about the transition to CPIH
The transition from RPI to CPIH could have a significant impact on pension funds. However, as Con Keating says, the real challenges of this shift may come from an unexpected area.
Why trustees need to embrace uncertainty
Sticking with the majority is often the comfortable, safe thing to do. Naomi L'Estrange argues trustees should embrace the uncertainty of going against the herd
Trustees: Get shipshape or be the pension industry's joke
A lost tourist asks a local for directions and gets the reply: “Well, if I were you, I wouldn’t start from here.
Pension funds must steward their own asset managers responsibly
By improving their stewardship activity and collaborating together, schemes can reduce the burden on resources, says Lauren Peacock.
Henry Tapper: Why do we need two accreditation regimes for professional trustees?
As both the APPT and PMI launch accreditation regimes for professional trustees, Henry Tapper asks if you are a Betamax or VHS Trustee?
Why aren't we turning the light on?
The law does not require trustees to be perfect, but they must understand it to know the true value of scheme liabilities, says Anna Copestake.
Is pensioner poverty a certainty in the UK?
We must take urgent action to drive up member understanding of their pensions, or risk a generation of ill remunerated retirees, says Karen Bolan.
Despite Brexit, the pensions world goes on...
The UK formally left the EU on 31st January. But, as Jonathan Stapleton says, the world goes on, especially in pensions.
Why size matters when it comes to DC investment
Jonathan Stapleton explains why the growing scale of DC providers is likely to herald rapid innovation in the market.
Prepare for the hectic twenties
The pension schemes bill heralds an era of tougher governance rules and strengthened member protections, bringing with it a lot of work for trustees, says Fuat Sami.
Diversity: The solution to all of our problems!
Increasing the diversity of the pensions industry will bring in creative and energised thinking, new ideas, and effective debate, says Alison Hatcher.
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