All Association of Member-Nominated Trustees articles – Page 5

  • News

    CDC working group studies Dutch and Swedish schemes

    2013-06-20T00:00:00Z

    News analysis: The government’s collective defined contribution working group has studied European models to potentially bring to the UK, but pension professionals have questioned employer appetite for the benefit structure. 

  • Features

    Diageo scraps MND tenure limit to retain talent

    2013-01-25T00:00:00Z

    Diageo Pension Scheme has scrapped the time limit on the service of its member-nominated directors to avoid a talent drain, as schemes balance members’ democratic rights with continuity in decision-making.

  • Features

    Saul curbs transfers-in to avoid 'unknown liabilities'

    2013-01-07T00:00:00Z

    The £1.6bn Superannuation Arrangements of the University of London has decided to suspend members from transferring in their old private sector pensions, to manage the risk and cost of regulatory changes including auto-enrolment.

  • Features

    BBC election safeguards deter unsuitable MNTs

    2012-12-24T00:00:00Z

    As the BBC scheme conducts its latest election for a member-nominated trustee, Wayne Grady looks at how the process reduces administration risk by making clear to candidates their accountability in office before allowing them to stand.

  • Features

    Molins’ controversial plan to close DB scheme revealed

    2012-12-22T00:00:00Z

    The FTSE-listed tobacco specialist has announced proposals to make staff chose between a new defined contribution plan or face dismissal in order to reduce its long-term liabilities.

  • Features

    Small schemes urged to pool funds to reduce fees

    2012-12-20T00:00:00Z

    The Association of Member Nominated Trustees has called for small schemes to consider pooling to reduce their investment fees. Tanya Ashreena analyses the process