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Appointments: TPR hires lead for commercial master trust oversight
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 17 October 2025.
Pension engagement and profitability ‘go hand-in-hand’, research suggests
Two-thirds of UK businesses that take an active role in educating employees on pensions reported ‘very good’ financial performance, according to new research from Scottish Widows.
Pensions dashboard to be tested on ‘non-pensions’ people for first time
Launched this month, the first “low volume” testing phase for the dashboards will involve “non-pensions specialists” and will pave the way for higher-volume work next year.
The evolving nature of trusteeship: accreditation, consolidation and AI
With the pensions sector facing up to impending consolidation across the board, the Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) has voiced concern about member representation in larger pension schemes.
Pensions UK outlines feasibility study for small pots consolidation
Pensions UK Annual Conference: A feasibility review of small pots consolidation, overseen by Pensions UK, has found that more than a million pots under £1,000 could be consolidated, while approximately 800,000 pots are unlikely to be consolidated.
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The AMNT’s pensions manifesto for 2030 and beyond
With the scope of reforms to the pensions industry becoming apparent, John Flynn of the Association of Member-Nominated Trustees (AMNT) sets out some key priorities for his organisation and policymakers.
Looking ahead to the Pensions UK Annual Conference
Dan Mikulskis, chief investment officer at The People’s Pension, looks forward to a busy schedule next week and outlines why it’s right to be excited about the changes facing the UK’s pension system.
Nest Insight: Understanding the context of the Pensions Commission
The final edition of our ‘Dear Pensions Commission’ series sees Nest Insight’s Will Sandbrook explore the economic context of the relaunched Pensions Commission and how it may affect the commissioners’ approach to adequacy.
Data shows UK businesses are poised to put pension scheme surpluses to work
Measures in the Pension Schemes Bill are designed to make it easier for trustees to release surplus assets from overfunded defined benefit pension schemes. Brightwell’s Amy Mankelow explores data showing that sponsoring companies are keen to put this money to work.
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Pension funds, venture capital, and the government’s drive for growth
Despite a big push from the government to encourage greater pension investment into UK alternatives, there seems to be little initial activity from pension funds in relation to venture capital investing.
In Depth: The battle for pre-1997 indexation [updated]
Pensions Expert explores the debates around pre-97 indexation and how the Pension Protection Fund could use its reserves to support affected pensioners – if the government allows it.
Three years since ‘mini-Budget’: Healthier schemes but more challenges ahead
Three years on from the drama of the so-called ‘mini-Budget’, Pensions Expert looks back on events and what has changed – as well as looking to where the next big challenges could come from.
Amendment Watch: What changes are being proposed to the Pension Schemes Bill?
More than 270 amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill have been put forward for consideration by the parliamentary committee scrutinising the draft legislation. Pensions Expert looks at some of the most significant proposals.
In Depth: Rachel Reeves faces difficult Budget balancing act
Experts warn the government may be weighing up reforms to pensions taxation, with each option carrying major implications for savers and the Treasury alike. Sara Benwell reports on the various rumours and how they might be received.
Pension funds, venture capital, and the government’s drive for growth
In Depth: The battle for pre-1997 indexation [updated]
Three years since ‘mini-Budget’: Healthier schemes but more challenges ahead
Amendment Watch: What changes are being proposed to the Pension Schemes Bill?
In Depth: Rachel Reeves faces difficult Budget balancing act
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Appointments: TPR hires lead for commercial master trust oversight
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 17 October 2025.
Appointments: TPT, Broadstone, Pi, IGG, People’s Pension
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 10 October 2025.
Pensions UK seeks head of DC policy to lead on major reforms
The trade body is advertising for a senior policy leader to develop its thinking around defined contribution pensions, including master trusts and “lifetime savings”.
Appointments: Lothian hires chief operating officer
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 3 October 2025.
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Pension engagement and profitability ‘go hand-in-hand’, research suggests
Two-thirds of UK businesses that take an active role in educating employees on pensions reported ‘very good’ financial performance, according to new research from Scottish Widows.
Pensions UK outlines feasibility study for small pots consolidation
Pensions UK Annual Conference: A feasibility review of small pots consolidation, overseen by Pensions UK, has found that more than a million pots under £1,000 could be consolidated, while approximately 800,000 pots are unlikely to be consolidated.
‘Traffic light’ approach to VfM underperforms in consumer testing
The ‘red, amber, green’ proposed approach to value for money in defined contribution (DC) pension schemes has performed poorly in a recent behavioural finance exercise commissioned by The People’s Partnership.
Pensions Commission: Interim report expected in the spring
Baroness Jeannie Drake and Professor Nick Pearce addressed the Pensions UK Annual Conference this week to outline their approach to assessing and addressing adequacy issues.
Latest on Defined Benefit
Addressing legacy data issues ‘has power to transform the pensions industry’
Pensions UK Annual Conference: Data quality was once seen as an administrative afterthought but is now a strategic priority fundamental to every aspect of scheme management, delegates heard.
Pensions UK Annual Conference - live blog coverage from Manchester
Live coverage from Manchester of the trade body’s first conference since its summer rebrand as Pensions UK.
Pensions industry confident of sector’s resilience in face of major reforms
More than three quarters of pensions industry professionals expect the sector to successfully navigate the significant reforms proposed over the next few years, according to new research from trade body Pensions UK.
‘More flexibilities’ for trustees to consider in DB Funding Code
Three-quarters of respondents quizzed during a recent webinar hosted by LCP said they believed there was more for trustees to consider, including aspects of covenant, surplus, and investment strategy.
Latest on Dashboards
Pensions dashboard to be tested on ‘non-pensions’ people for first time
Launched this month, the first “low volume” testing phase for the dashboards will involve “non-pensions specialists” and will pave the way for higher-volume work next year.
Addressing legacy data issues ‘has power to transform the pensions industry’
Pensions UK Annual Conference: Data quality was once seen as an administrative afterthought but is now a strategic priority fundamental to every aspect of scheme management, delegates heard.
‘Traffic light’ approach to VfM underperforms in consumer testing
The ‘red, amber, green’ proposed approach to value for money in defined contribution (DC) pension schemes has performed poorly in a recent behavioural finance exercise commissioned by The People’s Partnership.
Schemes expect spike in activity from pensions dashboards
More than a third of pension schemes are bracing for a major surge in member activity once pensions dashboards launch, according to new research.
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