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Edinburgh: AE has raised employee awareness

This auto-enrolment case study from The Specialist looks at the University of Edinburgh's staging experience, including how many and what type of employees have rejected workplace saving.

YMCA launches derisking strategy to improve funding level

YMCA Pension Plan has launched a derisking strategy to match “more closely” its allocation approach and liability profile, and has appointed a delegated manager to oversee nearly all of its portfolio.

Schemes more open to exploring construction risk

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Infrastructure debt investment in projects with construction risk such as private finance initiatives and public-private partnerships are gaining traction among pension funds, after initial scepticism. 

Poor data impeding derisking plans for smaller schemes

News analysis: Industry experts have said schemes with poor-quality information should not be put off derisking, following recent research showing many funds feel stifled by inadequate data.

Axa ups benefit in final deal on DB scheme closure

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Axa has confirmed it will close its UK defined benefit scheme from next month following a review, with current members receiving additional pension payments under the final agreement.

Pressure grows for improved default fund standards

News analysis: Focus on the design of default funds has sharpened following government and industry plans to explore new minimum standards, but the process presents challenges, industry experts have said.

How to protect your scheme against payment errors

News analysis: Legal experts have warned that schemes and employers could face paying out large sums to members due to incorrect pension estimates, with requests for advice on the issue increasing.

Fidelity appoints PTL for mastertrust governance

Fidelity Worldwide Investment has appointed PTL as the professional trustee of its mastertrust in a move that will see the governance of the scheme run independently, as employers look to manage potential conflicts of interest in the structure.

Environment Agency to revamp SRI gameplan

The Environment Agency Active Pension Fund has said it is seeking “new and innovative ideas” on sustainable equity investment in a bid to lead best practice in the area while driving forward its responsible investment strategy.

Total reward model complementary to AE

Pensions experts have highlighted the effectiveness of a total reward model in giving employees a positive attitude towards pensions under auto-enrolment, revealed a report released today.