A round-up of the pensions news stories published across the FT Group this week, from the hefty bill facing UK academics, to the end of the line for the Lifetime Isa.
PPF remains strong despite record liability intake
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July 26, 2018
Podcast: The Pension Protection Fund's latest annual report shows it has weathered a record influx of defined benefit liabilities without much trouble. Chief financial officer Andy McKinnon discusses future challenges for the lifeboat amid a changing pensions landscape.
The Weekly Wrap: July 20 edition
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July 20, 2018
A round-up of the pensions news stories published across the FT Group this week, from a rookie investor taking the reins at a multi-billion pound Korean fund, to the long struggle of Toys R Us workers for compensation.
ABI expresses concerns over dashboard speculation
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July 18, 2018
On the go: The Association of British Insurers has expressed concerns over the “threat to the pensions dashboard”, following speculation yesterday that secretary of state for work and pensions, Esther McVey, wants to kill off the project.
CMA wants mandatory tendering to tackle competition weaknesses
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July 18, 2018
On the go: UK pension schemes will be required to conduct competitive tender processes before hiring their first fiduciary manager, under recommendations set out by the Competition and Markets Authority on Wednesday.
Government appoints first CEO of single financial guidance body
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July 16, 2018
On the go: The Department for Work and Pensions has appointed John Govett as the first chief executive officer of the new single financial guidance body.
The Weekly Wrap: July 13 edition
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July 13, 2018
A round-up of the pensions news stories published across the FT Group this week, from a blocked pay rise for BT's chief executive, to parliamentary allegations of pension theft.
Should the FCA have brought in a charge cap for drawdown?
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July 11, 2018
Podcast: Last month, the Financial Conduct Authority released its long-awaited Retirement Outcomes Review. Daniela Silcock, head of policy research at the Pensions Policy Institute, and Nathan Long, senior pension analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, discuss the FCA's consultation, including its decision not to impose a charge cap for drawdown products.
The Weekly Wrap: July 6 edition
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July 6, 2018
A round-up of the pensions news stories published across the FT Group this week, from the possibility of Scottish pension pooling, to free bus travel for women affected by an increase in their state pension age.
PA Consulting completes full buyout with PIC
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July 2, 2018
On the go: Pension Insurance Corporation has concluded a full buyout of all members of the PA Pension Scheme, covering £850m of liabilities and approximately 2,400 members.