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Asset managers get behind ‘targeted support’ drive for pension savers
The asset management industry’s trade body has said the planned ‘targeted support’ regime for people approaching retirement will be “critical” in ensuring good outcomes.
Appointments: IFoA, LawDeb, Brightwell, ACCESS, Quantum
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 11 July 2025.
Nest approaches £50bn and begins paying back government loan
The master trust made a “modest” profit for the first time in the 2024-25 financial year, allowing it to begin repaying its £1.2bn government loan.
BoE governor warns against mandation as Bell promises ‘opt out’
The governor of the Bank of England has voiced opposition to potential policies to mandate how pension schemes invest – an intervention described as “nuclear” by a former pensions minister.
Own-trust DC schemes ‘have the edge’ over master trusts, research shows
Barnett Waddingham research shows that employers with larger DC schemes are not always choosing to consolidate into master trusts, with single-employer approaches winning on factors such as member engagement.
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The power of marginal gains in pension investing
The recent signing of the Mansion House Accord by 17 major UK pension schemes has put pensions and investment returns firmly under the spotlight, writes People’s Partnership chief executive officer Patrick Heath-Lay.
Is the UK pensions industry doing the right thing the wrong way?
David Whitehair, chair of the Defined Contribution Investment Forum, argues against mandation of asset allocations and instead calls for investible assets and better governance.
SPP: How the government’s proposed DB surplus release rules will work
In one of the biggest changes to the rules for defined benefit schemes in years, trustees will soon be allowed to relax rules around releasing surpluses. Bina Mistry of the Society of Pension Professionals explains how this could work.
What the Pension Schemes Bill means for small businesses
There is a lot to digest from the recent Pension Schemes Bill. Wedlake Bell’s Justin McGilloway breaks down the key considerations and action points for small employers.
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In Depth: 2025’s end-of-term report on pensions dashboards [updated]
With connection deadlines coming and going and many organisations already linked up, independent consultant Richard Smith assesses the government’s progress on dashboards and looks at what is still left to do to make them a reality.
FCA’s ‘targeted support’ plans could help trustees close advice gap
With trust-based schemes explicitly in scope, the FCA’s proposals on “targeted support” for non-advised savers could offer pension scheme trustees a fresh opportunity to support disengaged members, reports Sara Benwell.
In Depth: LGPS surpluses and tight budgets make for ‘challenging mix’
Funds in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) face a challenge in the weeks and months ahead as triennial valuations could reveal significant surpluses – at a time when many councils are strapped for cash.
Is your fiduciary management mandate fit for purpose?
Five years since mandatory tendering came into force for fiduciary management, two reports set out how providers have performed and how they are positioning for current and future challenges.
Nest to tap into bulk annuity market to support post-retirement proposition
The UK’s largest defined contribution master trust has set out its post-retirement model, which will include flexible drawdown and a novel use of the bulk annuity market.
In Depth: 2025’s end-of-term report on pensions dashboards [updated]
FCA’s ‘targeted support’ plans could help trustees close advice gap
In Depth: LGPS surpluses and tight budgets make for ‘challenging mix’
Is your fiduciary management mandate fit for purpose?
Nest to tap into bulk annuity market to support post-retirement proposition
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Appointments: IFoA, LawDeb, Brightwell, ACCESS, Quantum
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 11 July 2025.
Appointments: People’s Pension, Brightwell, Canada Life, Aon, Arc, Zedra
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 4 July 2025.
Appointments: The Pensions Ombudsman, Zedra and TrinityBridge
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 27 June 2025.
Appointments: Former Brunel chair adds two board positions
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 20 June 2025.
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Asset managers get behind ‘targeted support’ drive for pension savers
The asset management industry’s trade body has said the planned ‘targeted support’ regime for people approaching retirement will be “critical” in ensuring good outcomes.
Nest approaches £50bn and begins paying back government loan
The master trust made a “modest” profit for the first time in the 2024-25 financial year, allowing it to begin repaying its £1.2bn government loan.
Own-trust DC schemes ‘have the edge’ over master trusts, research shows
Barnett Waddingham research shows that employers with larger DC schemes are not always choosing to consolidate into master trusts, with single-employer approaches winning on factors such as member engagement.
How employers plan to change their DC pension provision
The anticipated overhaul of DC pension schemes through the Pension Schemes Bill could see a majority of employers make changes to their provision, research indicates.
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DB schemes ride out Q2 volatility to retain strong funding position
Ongoing tariff negotiations and the Autumn Budget are among the risks trustees must navigate over the coming months, as well as ongoing discussions around surplus release.
European insurance giant acquires Pension Insurance Corporation in £5.7bn deal
Pension Insurance Corporation, the specialist bulk annuity provider, has been acquired by European insurance giant Athora in a deal worth an estimated £5.7bn.
Call for levy reform as pension schemes hit with ‘surprise’ £15m PPF bill [updated]
Pensions UK is calling for urgent government action after DB pension schemes were unexpectedly billed for an administration levy connected to the PPF, with the largest schemes facing bills of hundreds of thousands of pounds.
PLSA rebrands to Pensions UK as part of fresh five-year strategy
The pensions industry’s trade body has rebranded itself as Pensions UK following a detailed review of its strategy, and set out a plan to expand its reach and influence over the next five years.
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In Depth: 2025’s end-of-term report on pensions dashboards [updated]
With connection deadlines coming and going and many organisations already linked up, independent consultant Richard Smith assesses the government’s progress on dashboards and looks at what is still left to do to make them a reality.
More providers complete dashboard connections
Private sector pension schemes with more than 5,000 members and auto-enrolment DC schemes with more than 1,000 members should all be connected by the end of this month.
Pensions dashboards are ‘only the start of the digital journey’ [updated]
Around 90% of pension scheme memberships could be connected to the pensions dashboards ecosystem by the end of this year if the current schedule goes to plan.
‘Game changer’: Pension Schemes Bill laid before parliament
The government will today introduce the much-anticipated Pension Schemes Bill to parliament, setting the stage for a wide-ranging and ambitious overhaul of workplace pensions in the UK.
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