With sole trustees now accounting for one in three professional trustee appointments, there is a feeling in the industry that regulation is lagging this fast-growing sector.
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New covenant support deal for Clarks as trustees approve CVA
The shoe retailer has entered into a company voluntary arrangement as part of a package aimed at maintaining its obligations to the C&J Clark Pension Fund.
DC consolidation puts the brakes on illiquid investments
Host of barriers facing defined contribution schemes looking to invest in illiquid assets, despite encouragement from the government.
Experts dismiss national pension fund proposal
Analysis: Experts have largely poured scorn on a highly controversial proposal to create a gigantic national sovereign fund by merging public schemes and then mopping up private plans as well.
Embattled charities face pensions no-win situation
With charities being crushed by the pandemic-led financial crisis, the situation of their defined benefit schemes has become even more precarious, with some organisations not being able to afford future pension liabilities
Absent trustees hamper scheme decision-making during pandemic
With some schemes having to temporarily suspend operations due to absent trustee board members during the crisis, more guidance is needed on how best to manage unforeseen absences.
Scheme demand could see ‘greenium’ for new-style gilts
Pension schemes are expected to jump at the opportunity of investing in the first issuance of green bonds in the UK, which could lead to a green premium.
LPPA embarks on data journey and reaps rewards of digital tracing
Case study: A renewed effort to ramp up digital tracing and mortality screening has been a boon to the Local Pensions Partnership Administration, with the exercise having the potential to cut costs, save time and improve actuarial valuations.
Uber verdict challenges employers and master trusts
The recent Uber court decision could become a headache for employers and master trusts, with a potential ‘levelling down’ of pensions creating more difficulties for these schemes to achieve value for money.
Trustees facing up to 50% liability insurance premium hike
The cost of dealing with claims and new legislation is forcing insurers to increase premiums.