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Opinion

Funding negotiations in uncertain times
Funding negotiations in uncertain times

Joanna Smith says trustees will need to accurately identify if covenant issues are short-term affordability concerns, or the start of more material deterioration.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 19 November 2020
TPR: Why we must stand together against pension scams
TPR: Why we must stand together against pension scams

Pension scams are not just about the money lost, but the lives devastated, says Nicola Parish, so the industry must unite to defeat this scourge.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 12 November 2020
Communication is the key to increasing engagement in pensions
Communication is the key to increasing engagement in pensions

Graeme Bold says the right communications can improve both the level of savings and the outcomes for savers.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 11 November 2020
Why simpler annual statements could mark the start of better member engagement
Why simpler annual statements could mark the start of better member engagement

Jonathan Stapleton says that, while the production of two-page simpler annual statements is no panacea for member engagement, it is a welcome step in the right direction.

  • Industry
  • 09 November 2020
Engage early to help formulate policy
Engage early to help formulate policy

The intricacies of pensions legislation mean industry feedback can be valuable for governmental policy-making, says Sir Steve Webb.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 05 November 2020
The twists and turns make pensions better
The twists and turns make pensions better

Despite the sagas and scandals of the past 25 years, the pensions industry has grown stronger, says Malcolm McLean

  • Industry
  • 04 November 2020
Pension funds should focus on members' broader wellbeing
Pension funds should focus on members' broader wellbeing

There is more to being a pension fund trustee than providing members with a pension, says Rory Murphy.

  • Industry
  • 03 November 2020
Raising the bar for small DC schemes
Raising the bar for small DC schemes

As DC schemes face increasing pressures to consolidate, David Snowdon says master trusts are the perfect home.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 28 October 2020
Sole trustees will want to shout about our code
Sole trustees will want to shout about our code

Escalating standards for sole trustees will become a norm for reputable firms, even if they are voluntary, says Nigel Hill.

  • Industry
  • 22 October 2020
EXCLUSIVE - Guy Opperman: Why we are consigning dozen-page pension statements to the dustbin
EXCLUSIVE - Guy Opperman: Why we are consigning dozen-page pension statements to the dustbin

Guy Opperman says two page, simpler statements as well as an annual ‘season’ in which to issue them could be transformative steps for the UK pensions industry

  • Law and Regulation
  • 20 October 2020
Investments and the importance of reporting: Stick or twist?
Investments and the importance of reporting: Stick or twist?

Trustees need clear reporting from their investment advisers to meet their scheme's needs, says Donny Hay

  • Investment
  • 19 October 2020
Justin Corliss: Making the case for partial DB transfers
Justin Corliss: Making the case for partial DB transfers

Half-way house

  • Defined Benefit
  • 15 October 2020
Schemes must face the future to drive better outcomes
Schemes must face the future to drive better outcomes

Julian Mund writes about planning for the future and the four challenges he sees for the pension industry over the next five years.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 14 October 2020
Master trusts lead the way in pensions
Master trusts lead the way in pensions

As TPR prepares to kick off its first master trust supervisory cycle, Kate Smith explores how the market has changed and may continue to

  • Defined Contribution
  • 08 October 2020
Saving money is no goal for tax reform
Saving money is no goal for tax reform

Richard Butcher says the past 25 years has been a mixed bag when it comes to pension reform but says more change is still needed to fix the system.

  • Industry
  • 07 October 2020
Celebrating 25 years of Professional Pensions
Celebrating 25 years of Professional Pensions

Lesley Carline says a lot has happened over the past 25 years in the industry but, despite the negatives, she remains positive about pensions

  • Industry
  • 05 October 2020
A Covid-19 tax relief raid could exacerbate generational pensions divide
A Covid-19 tax relief raid could exacerbate generational pensions divide

With rumours once again swirling around the future of pensions tax relief in the run up to this year's Budget, any reduced incentive for long-term savers could risk further exacerbating the generational divide in pensions, says Tom Selby

  • Defined Benefit
  • 18 September 2020
Time for some quid pro quo on scams
Time for some quid pro quo on scams

If authorities really want to stop scams, they ought to make it safe for trustees to refuse a transfer that shows red flags, says Margaret Snowdon

  • Law and Regulation
  • 18 September 2020
Industry must fight Pension Schemes Bill mission creep
Industry must fight Pension Schemes Bill mission creep

While the Pension Schemes Bill is continuing its route through the parliamentary process, there are still some loose ends to tie up - including section 107. Here, Richard Butcher, looks at what the implications of that clause could mean for DB schemes....

  • Law and Regulation
  • 15 September 2020
Scheme governance going public: a member's foe or friend?
Scheme governance going public: a member's foe or friend?

While designed to boost member understanding, published statements of investment principles could muddy the waters and put members off altogether, says Anna Copestake.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 15 September 2020
Keep messaging simple and follow the science
Keep messaging simple and follow the science

Simplicity and cohesion are key to effective pension communication and will help get us through this time of uncertainty, says Henry Tapper.

  • Industry
  • 14 September 2020
Cohesive and specialist response needed on scams
Cohesive and specialist response needed on scams

Law enforcement, financial regulators and the private sector need to do much more and work together to protect savers from fraudsters, says Phil Brown.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 07 September 2020
How does culture affect custodians?
How does culture affect custodians?

Pat Sharman looks at how an organisation’s culture can deliver better service and outcomes for pension scheme clients.

  • Industry
  • 04 September 2020
Is there a future for the amateur trustee?
Is there a future for the amateur trustee?

Stuart Southall looks at whether Covid-19 has hastened or reinforced the role of member-nominated and other lay trustees.

  • Industry
  • 04 September 2020
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