Tim Jones has handed back half his performance-related bonus out of consideration for senior civil servants’ wage restraints, according to Nest Corporation’s annual report.
DC regulation has too many chiefs, warns NAO
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July 10, 2012
Having too many regulators for defined contribution pensions is making regulating schemes, setting objectives and measuring performance wasteful, according to the National Audit Office.
Fundamental question: freedom of choice
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July 10, 2012
This month saw the five-year anniversary of New Zealand’s KiwiSaver scheme. There are now 1.95 million people in the scheme, and NZ$11.8bn (£6.08bn) is sitting in their retirement savings accounts.
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Decoder: will reforms get results?
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May 29, 2012
To achieve a comfortable retirement, we are expected to save a percentage of our wages that will make for an uncomfortable present. Charlie Thomas asks whether a realistic solution can be found.
PIPA 2012: the winners
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May 24, 2012
Comedian Alun Cochrane hosted the highly respected Pension Investment Provider Awards on May 23 at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel.
The Specialist: property survey
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May 21, 2012
There is increasing belief property has emerged from being an alternative asset to a crucial part of a scheme's allocation. As trustees become more comfortable with this asset class, Charlie Thomas surveys the existing players to provide clarity on the main differences between fund managers.
The Specialist: infrastructure survey
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May 21, 2012
Avenues for domestic infrastructure investing are really starting to open up but, for many schemes, higher returns — and risks — are tempting them overseas. Despite pension funds' long-term outlook, says Ian Smith, special consideration must be given to costs, as well as legal and currency risks.
Trustees could save thousands in FX fees
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May 20, 2012
UK pension schemes continue to pay too much for transacting foreign exchange (FX), despite high-profile US schemes filing lawsuits against their custodians.
Fundamental question: annuities grow up
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May 15, 2012
Continuing depression on gilt yields and high inflation – not to mention the impact of QE – have led to annuity rates reaching historic lows. Providers and consultants have reacted by developing alternatives to traditional annuities for those approaching retirement.
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Webb takes first steps along road to defined ambition
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April 22, 2012
Steve Webb has been in talks with global employers which he claims have an appetite for risk-sharing with pension staff.