Value for money

Industry

Are independent governance committees adding value to members' pensions?

PP takes a look at the first IGC reports to see how the

clock 13 April 2016 • 7 min read

Risk Reduction

How will the JRP merger affect the medically underwritten market?

PP looks at how the Just Retirement and Partnership merger could impact market competition.

clock 11 April 2016 • 6 min read

Defined Contribution

Phoenix Group suspends ongoing charges for some members

Ongoing charges for some scheme members will be suspended over the next 12 months Phoenix Group has confirmed.

clock 04 April 2016 • 1 min read

Defined Benefit

Aegon is improving value for money by cutting charges, says IGC

Aegon is reducing or simplifying charges for over 600,000 contributing members of workplace schemes, according to its independent governance committee (IGC).

clock 04 April 2016 • 3 min read

Defined Contribution

Standard Life caps early exit charges at 5%

Early exit charges for members wanting to access their pot at age 55 will be capped at 5% according to Standard Life.

clock 30 March 2016 • 2 min read

Investment

Vanguard launches two low-cost tax transparent funds

Vanguard has expanded its common contractual fund (CCF) range with the launch of two tax transparent funds that provide low cost access to equities.

clock 21 March 2016 • 2 min read

Investment

Have your say: Will LISA turn the red light on pensions?

This week we want to know whether the lifetime ISA will lead to the death of pensions and if value for money can be defined using consumer research.

clock 21 March 2016 • 1 min read

Defined Contribution

Zurich IGC uses consumer research to deliver value for money

The first chairman's report from Zurich's independent governance committee (IGC) reveals it is taking a consumer centred approach to value for money (VFM).

clock 18 March 2016 • 2 min read

Law and Regulation

How trustees could be at risk from confusion over DC chair's statement

Trustees must be confident the new chair governance statements are accurate to avoid future liability, writes PP.

clock 23 February 2016 • 4 min read

Defined Benefit

DB trustees do not scrutinise consultants enough says SEI

Trustees of defined benefit (DB) schemes are failing to challenge their consultants on investment advice, according to research by SEI and IFF Research.

clock 18 January 2016 • 1 min read
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