Professional trustees and other industry experts have been responding to the Pensions Regulator's plans to formally regulate professional trustee firms.
Think tank calls for full PPF underpin to boost surplus release case
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April 2, 2025
The Social Market Foundation has set out recommendations for the government to make releasing surplus assets from DB pension schemes more attractive and secure.
Investing locally: The case for residential housing and venture capital
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March 4, 2025
In early February, senior figures from across the LGPS gathered in London to discuss local investment themes with Schroders Capital’s Harry Raikes and Chris Santer.
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Professional trustees to face scrutiny over remuneration, additional services
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April 2, 2025
The Pensions Regulator has set out plans to formally regulate professional trustee firms after a market engagement exercise found issues around conflicts of interest.
Balancing infrastructure investment with societal needs
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March 4, 2025
Through roundtable discussions sponsored by GLIL Infrastructure, the specialist investor discussed with Local Government Pension Scheme representatives how the fund’s newest transaction aligns with its objectives while considering its impact on local areas.
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Aegon adds further LTAFs to default investment offering
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April 2, 2025
Funds managed by Aegon Asset Management and JP Morgan Asset Management have been granted regulatory approval by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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Financial distress: When a trustee’s role steps up a gear
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April 2, 2025
What happens when a pension scheme’s sponsoring employer becomes financially distressed? There are many options and elements to consider – and it’s not all about the Pension Protection Fund, says Vidett’s Kevin Dolan.
Dashboards Nine-Nine: The finale – viewing your total estimated retirement income
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March 31, 2025
It’s April 2025: birth month of dashboards, as the first live data is connected. It’s also the culmination of our nine-month gestation, finally revealing, on a dashboard, what Richard Smith’s total estimated retirement income might be.
Policymakers should focus on pension beneficiaries to boost the UK economy
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March 26, 2025
Fiona Reynolds and David Pinkus of the Coller Pensions Institute call for the government to refocus its pension reforms on ensuring the best outcomes for members.
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Balancing infrastructure investment with societal needs
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March 4, 2025
Through roundtable discussions sponsored by GLIL Infrastructure, the specialist investor discussed with Local Government Pension Scheme representatives how the fund’s newest transaction aligns with its objectives while considering its impact on local areas.
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Investing locally: The case for residential housing and venture capital
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March 4, 2025
In early February, senior figures from across the LGPS gathered in London to discuss local investment themes with Schroders Capital’s Harry Raikes and Chris Santer.
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Pensions Expert Roundtable: Schroders Capital
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February 20, 2025
Schroders Capital discussed the role of LGPS in supporting regional development and growth.
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