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Appointments: Howden appoints employee benefits leader; Sackers adds to lawyer line-up
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 13 November 2026.
LGPS experts launch governance support service for local authority funds
Senior figures within the Local Government Pension Scheme have announced the launch of LGPS First, designed to provide independent governance advice to funds.
Prepare for inheritance tax changes now, advisers urge pension schemes
Unused pension funds and death benefits will be brought within the scope of inheritance tax from 6 April 2027, bringing new responsibilities and administrative challenges for pension schemes.
Brightwell to administer British Coal scheme from next year
Brightwell is to take over as the administration provider for the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme from October next year, it announced this week.
DWP eyes greater scrutiny of professional trustee services
The government has said it will work with the Pensions Regulator “to reinforce expectations that trustees ensure advice received is independent and free from undue influence”.
TPR to gain oversight of administrators as government brings in minimum standards
TPR is to get formal oversight of pension scheme administrators as part of the government’s plans to improve governance, according to documents published by the DWP this week.
Binance hack: A setback for crypto uptake among pension funds?
Last month’s colossal hack of the crypto trading platform Binance sent shockwaves around the financial world as the biggest single heist ever, by value. Does it change the arguments for and against crypto investing?
Bulk annuities latest: M&G insures chemical company scheme in ‘BPA Plus’ deal
Plus: Royal London, Legal & General and Utmost announce buy-ins, while Utmost is set to be rebranded as JAB Pensions following a takeover.
Latest podcast
Always A Pensions Angle: What the Chancellor said
With no big surprises and barely a flicker from the gilt market, was this a deliberately dull Budget designed to avoid another 2022? Co-hosts Tom Parker and Nick Reeve dissect the chancellor’s speech.
Comment
Why the AMNT is expanding its membership at a crucial time for trustee boards
Lewis Brown, vice-chair of the Association of Member-Nominated Trustees, explains why the association has opened its doors wider to bring in other trustees with a member focus.
SPP: Focusing on the member behind the number
Bill Jangra of the Society of Pension Professionals reflects on keeping members at the heart of trustee decision-making, challenging established ways of working, and ensuring that processes continue to serve the people they were designed to protect.
People’s Pension: What kind of institution are we building?
Dan Mikulskis, chief investment officer at People’s Pension, explores key qualities of successful large asset owners from the master trust’s own research, as UK institutions continue to seek scale and greater investment capabilities.
Railpen: The role of DB in boosting pension adequacy
With pension adequacy at the forefront of industry reforms, Railpen’s Jonathan Clark urges policymakers not to forget the vital role played by open defined benefit pension schemes for millions of people across the UK.
Latest features
Binance hack: A setback for crypto uptake among pension funds?
Last month’s colossal hack of the crypto trading platform Binance sent shockwaves around the financial world as the biggest single heist ever, by value. Does it change the arguments for and against crypto investing?
In Depth: Is the LGPS the next frontier for professional trustees?
Governance reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme have introduced an independent advisory position that could be well suited to professional trustees. As an important deadline approaches, is this an opportunity for professional trustees to further expand their reach?
Budget 2026: What will John Healey pull out of the red box?
As the chancellor prepares to give his first Budget speech, Pensions Expert explores the key themes for the retirement sector.
Torsten Bell on why the triple lock has to change
Despite shadow pensions minister Helen Whately warning that the prime minister will “live to regret” changes to the triple lock, Torsten Bell is adamant that change is necessary to balance sustainability and trust in the pension system.
In Depth: How trustees can manage AI risks in their schemes
The Pensions Regulator has set out six core principles for AI governance ahead of detailed guidance to be published later this year. Nick Reeve explores what these are and what they mean for governance processes.
Binance hack: A setback for crypto uptake among pension funds?
In Depth: Is the LGPS the next frontier for professional trustees?
Budget 2026: What will John Healey pull out of the red box?
Torsten Bell on why the triple lock has to change
In Depth: How trustees can manage AI risks in their schemes
Latest on Defined Benefit
Brightwell to administer British Coal scheme from next year
Brightwell is to take over as the administration provider for the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme from October next year, it announced this week.
Bulk annuities latest: M&G insures chemical company scheme in ‘BPA Plus’ deal
Plus: Royal London, Legal & General and Utmost announce buy-ins, while Utmost is set to be rebranded as JAB Pensions following a takeover.
Employers seeking to offload schemes to free up board time, research shows
Two-thirds of UK DB pension schemes are now in surplus as of their most recent triennial valuation, prompting employers to reassess long-term endgame options.
In Depth: Is the LGPS the next frontier for professional trustees?
Governance reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme have introduced an independent advisory position that could be well suited to professional trustees. As an important deadline approaches, is this an opportunity for professional trustees to further expand their reach?
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Appointments: Howden appoints employee benefits leader; Sackers adds to lawyer line-up
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 13 November 2026.
Appointments: DHL names new trustee chair; Chilman joins Oxford trustee board
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 6 November 2026.
Appointments: TPT, Leicestershire, Standard Life, Eversheds Sutherland
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 30 October 2026.
Appointments: PPF names chief actuary; GLIL adds to investment committee
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 23 October 2026.
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Gender pension gap narrows but third of women still face retirement poverty
Women’s projected retirement incomes have reached their highest level since 2023, but Scottish Widows has warned that many remain at risk of financial hardship in later life.
Actuarial regulator reviews projection rules as DC landscape shifts
The Financial Reporting Council has launched a review into how pension illustrations are calculated to reflect new legislation, including guided retirement.
‘Don’t limit pension freedoms’ govt urged as guided retirement rules published
Industry reaction as the government and regulators set out what they believe guided retirement should look like, with a consultation now open until 22 December.
TPT submits collective DC scheme application to regulator
TPT plans to establish a multi-employer arrangement, provisionally called the TPT Collective Pension Scheme, and says 10 employers with more than 20,000 members have already expressed interest.
Latest on Dashboards
Why administrators are causing sleepless nights for DB trustees
Third-party vulnerability is among the biggest cyber risks facing DB pension schemes, according to a professional trustee survey
Digital services increasingly important to retirees, Aptia reports
As Pension Awareness Week begins, new research from Aptia shows more and more people are relying on their pension provider’s digital services to make key decisions about their retirement.
‘Life moments’ are key engagement points for employers, says WTW
Trustees and scheme managers expect members to use dashboards primarily around retirement and job changes rather than checking them regularly, according to the consultancy giant.
Bell says dashboard ‘has improved data quality’ as launch confirmed for 2027
The DWP has confirmed that 85% of schemes have connected to the dashboard ecosystem, with all in-scope schemes expected to meet the 31 October statutory connection deadline.
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