Opinion

Hilary Salt asks if it is legitimate for trustees who have a fiduciary duty to members to assume that surplus should only be spent on locking in to lower returns

Kim Gubler says neither DWP nor TPR want a repeat of what happened with master trusts

The last month has seen a flurry of reports, studies, consultations and discussion papers published. Con Keating takes a look

The PLSA's Richard Butcher says we should all work harder to reconnect with the saver, be open with them and tell them the truth

Jonathan Stapleton asks whether newly-accredited professional trustees should be a statutory fixture on pension scheme boards.

The transaction cost disclosure regulations have been in place for a year. Jon Parker says while there has been progress in obtaining data, there is a still a long way to go.

Late March marks the deadline for master trust authorisation. But how will the new regulatory regime affect those that are remaining in the market and those that decide to exit? Matt Dodds looks at the details.

Tim Sharp warns the DWP's plans for collective DC risk establishing an inhospitable environment for the lay trustee

Henry Tapper says proposals to tender the data architecture, putting one organisation or consortium as sole pension finder - are proving contentious

Darren Philp argues collective defined contribution could really come to life this year if innovation is allowed to thrive.