The pensions minister has tabled a series of amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill aimed at bringing Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme funds into the scope of the bill.
Trade bodies, including the representative groups for actuaries and pension lawyers, have been lobbying the Department for Work and Pensions for months in relation to the issue, which relates to the interpretation of section 37 of the Pension Schemes Act 1993.
Liberal Democrat and Plaid Cymru MPs have tabled several major amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill as a parliamentary committee prepares to scrutinise the proposed legislation.
Pension schemes and institutional investors should look beyond industry pledges when assessing whether their asset managers are genuinely committed to net zero.
Nest has appointed Sally Bridgeland as chair of the board of Nest Invest, its investment subsidiary, subject to regulatory approval. Her tenure will begin on 1 October.
Pensions Expert has invited a range of charities, think tanks, unions and other organisations to set out what they want to see from the relaunched Pensions Commission.
Gillian Taberner is to become the £11.1bn pension fund’s first female director when she takes up the role in December.
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In the first of a new series, Jack Jones of the Trades Union Congress outlines what the UK’s leading workers’ representative body would like to see from the Pensions Commission.
Kirsty Ross of People’s Partnership looks at the government’s proposal for pension schemes to offer default decumulation services, and how these might best be designed.
Automation technologies such as artificial intelligence can support pension administrators to manage large workloads efficiently, says Trafalgar House’s Dan Taylor. This could be a game-changer for many admin teams.
From commercial pressures to tariff troubles, and national insurance hikes to geopolitical volatility, there are myriad issues affecting employer covenants. Vidett’s Mike Birch explores how these interact with the regulator’s new DB Funding Code.
Nest has appointed Sally Bridgeland as chair of the board of Nest Invest, its investment subsidiary, subject to regulatory approval. Her tenure will begin on 1 October.
Gillian Taberner is to become the £11.1bn pension fund’s first female director when she takes up the role in December.
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 22 August 2025.
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 15 August 2025.
Nest has appointed Sally Bridgeland as chair of the board of Nest Invest, its investment subsidiary, subject to regulatory approval. Her tenure will begin on 1 October.
Defined contribution master trusts have cut exposures to US equities this year as the effects of trade tariffs have reverberated through stock markets.
The Association of Professional Pension Trustees, the Society of Pension Professionals, and the Association of British Insurers have all called for changes to the regulator’s proposals for targeted support.
Renting in retirement costs increased by £7,000 year-on-year, Standard Life says, as more than one in 10 people expect to still be leasing a property when they retire.
Trade bodies, including the representative groups for actuaries and pension lawyers, have been lobbying the Department for Work and Pensions for months in relation to the issue, which relates to the interpretation of section 37 of the Pension Schemes Act 1993.
Pensions Expert rounds up the latest bulk annuity deals, including a perfume company’s scheme and a double buy-in for accountancy and consultancy firm BDO.
The owner of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill chain collaborated with trustees and the regulator to secure a £7m cash injection and lift the scheme out of the PPF’s assessment process.
Ivan McKee will explore how the Scottish government is seeking to enhance its partnership with investors and make Scotland a more attractive place for investment.
The Money and Pensions Service is advertising for a planning and campaign manager who will play a “pivotal role” in the promotion of pensions dashboards to the public.
The figure includes more than six million members administered by Capita, as the service provider becomes the latest to announce its connection.
As the Money and Pensions Service gears up to test its MoneyHelper pensions dashboard, Ellie Duncan explores how the industry can ensure that consumers get the most from this new service.
In a wide-ranging study of life insurers’ pension provision, the regulator has urged providers to ensure they are well resourced to support efficient transfers while also protecting savers from scams.