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DWP explores ‘extended measures’ to combat pension scams
Pensions minister Torsten Bell has said the government plans to “strengthen protections and combat any areas of evolving risk”, with areas of focus expected to include transfer regulations.
In Depth: Understanding and addressing the gender and race pension gaps
A new study has shed light on the pension saving experiences of non-white women, as part of the retirement industry’s ongoing efforts to narrow the savings gaps between men and women and between white and non-white people.
LGPS pools make senior hires as new landscape takes shape
LGPS Central hires from Church Commissioners for a key operations role, while LPPI brings a Brunel non-exec onto its board to aid the transition for new partner funds.
Maritime company anchors DB scheme with £55m buy-in
The deal covers 667 members of the Bibby Line Group Ltd Pension Scheme, sponsored by Liverpool-based financial services and maritime company Bibby Line Group.
Master trusts back trustee training as government eyes standards
With the DWP consulting on raising trustee standards, the Pensions Management Institute has expanded its trustee training initiative with the help of four master trusts.
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Climate change and fiduciary duty: how can trustees plan for an uncertain future?
What will be the financial impact of global temperature increases? Predicting the future is uncertain, but it doesn’t mean pension schemes can afford to put it off until later, writes Authently’s David Kneale.
PPI: There’s more than one way for a pension to be inadequate
John Upton, policy analyst at the Pensions Policy Institute, explores the organisation’s latest research into how people can end up with an inadequate pension – and what can be done about it.
Pensions and financial inclusion: Time to join forces
Paul Sweeting, president of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, calls for joined-up thinking on financial inclusion policy – including, of course, the importance of pension saving.
Rory Murphy: Should pension funds be more Machiavellian?
Experienced trustee and chair Rory Murphy challenges pension funds to be daring and embrace innovative ideas in order to best serve members’ interests.
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In Depth: Understanding and addressing the gender and race pension gaps
A new study has shed light on the pension saving experiences of non-white women, as part of the retirement industry’s ongoing efforts to narrow the savings gaps between men and women and between white and non-white people.
Keep calm and carry on: Schemes urged to tread carefully over US investment calls
The US government has started 2026 in controversial style, deposing the leader of Venezuela and demanding control over the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland. How can pension schemes assess these events?
Outlook 2026: Making collective DC a reality
Pensions Expert asked CDC experts for their views on what 2026 holds for the nascent CDC sector, what challenges are still to be met, and how proponents should communicate this new model to savers.
Global investment outlook: Navigating a complex landscape
Pensions Expert asked consultants and asset managers for their views on the continued dominance of US equities in investment portfolios, how to mitigate geopolitical risks, and whether private markets have been overdone.
Outlook 2026: How pension schemes can support the UK economy
Pensions Expert explores the opportunities and challenges for investors seeking to increase their domestic allocations in 2026, with the help of master trusts and asset managers.
In Depth: Understanding and addressing the gender and race pension gaps
Keep calm and carry on: Schemes urged to tread carefully over US investment calls
Outlook 2026: Making collective DC a reality
Global investment outlook: Navigating a complex landscape
Outlook 2026: How pension schemes can support the UK economy
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Maritime company anchors DB scheme with £55m buy-in
The deal covers 667 members of the Bibby Line Group Ltd Pension Scheme, sponsored by Liverpool-based financial services and maritime company Bibby Line Group.
DB members confident in pensions but unsettled by buyout, research finds
Standard Life’s latest research suggests that members may need greater reassurance when their pension scheme is going through a bulk annuity transaction.
Construction assessment company insures DB scheme with Aviva
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) has insured its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme through a £20m buy-in with Aviva.
Veterans’ charity secures pension scheme in £16m buy-in
Just Group has completed a £16m buy-in for the defined benefit (DB) pension scheme of a military veterans’ charity, Royal Star & Garter.
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LGPS pools make senior hires as new landscape takes shape
LGPS Central hires from Church Commissioners for a key operations role, while LPPI brings a Brunel non-exec onto its board to aid the transition for new partner funds.
Appointments: BBC, Aptia, Railpen, Dalriada, Barnett Waddingham
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 30 January 2026.
LGPS Central hires Dowdall to lead local investment drive
LGPS Central, one of the asset pooling companies for the Local Government Pension Scheme, has named Paddy Dowdall as investment director for local investment.
Appointments: Aptia, LPFA, PPF, TPT, Aon, Sackers, Allspring
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 23 January 2026.
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In Depth: Understanding and addressing the gender and race pension gaps
A new study has shed light on the pension saving experiences of non-white women, as part of the retirement industry’s ongoing efforts to narrow the savings gaps between men and women and between white and non-white people.
Master trusts back trustee training as government eyes standards
With the DWP consulting on raising trustee standards, the Pensions Management Institute has expanded its trustee training initiative with the help of four master trusts.
Scottish Widows buys into private markets through new master trust strategies
The master trust provider has launched two new investment portfolios with exposure to private markets through bespoke long-term asset funds.
‘Dashboard health check’ urged as workers unsure of contributions
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) should introduce “pensions dashboard health checks” to help savers understand their financial positions, according to a new report from the Social Market Foundation.
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‘Dashboard health check’ urged as workers unsure of contributions
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) should introduce “pensions dashboard health checks” to help savers understand their financial positions, according to a new report from the Social Market Foundation.
Pension schemes seek to address data ‘debt’ issues with digital tools
Nearly 30 UK pension schemes have significantly improved the accuracy of their member data after adopting digital data enrichment technology over the past year, according to Heka Global.
PDP consultation aims to bring private sector providers into dashboard universe
The ABI has welcomed a move from the Pensions Dashboards Programme aimed at encouraging private sector dashboard providers.
TPR urges action to support millions of people ‘under-saving’ for retirement
Speaking at the Pensions Expert Annual Conference on 26 November, TPR’s Nausicaa Delfas said the UK’s pensions system was “unfinished business”, with approximately 14.6 million people under-saving for retirement.
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