All Communications articles – Page 12
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OpinionWe need action on cold-calling now
From the blog: We live in an age in which the internet finds something to promote or celebrate every day, week or month, from cupcakes to allotments. Believe it or not, there is even a world egg day.
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Locum GPs call for pensions admin overhaul
Locum GPs are calling for an overhaul of their pensions administration as sporadic correspondence and scant communication cause confusion.
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Default offerings fail to inform savers adequately
More than a third of default fund providers are failing to meet regulatory guidance asking them to clearly state their product’s objective, according to a new report that highlights communications failings in the sector.
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Cridland: Longevity as big an issue as climate change
Savers need to be more aware of the consequences of an ageing population on retirement saving, with providers, regulators and employers all having a part to play in improving engagement, say experts.
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Opinion
Could improved understanding revive the annuity?
Analysis: Many savers have been reluctant to purchase an annuity following the government’s introduction of freedom and choice in 2015, but should they be nudged to reconsider their options?
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FeaturesStrathclyde hails transfer warning effort
A communications exercise warning members of the Strathclyde Pension Fund about the risks of cashing in their benefits has seen the scheme’s membership continue to grow despite declining payroll numbers.
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NewsTfL adds online self-service in admin refresh
The Transport for London pension fund is introducing a new administration system that will give members a self-service option, something experts say can help reduce costs in the long term.
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Features
IMI derisks with buy-in and Pie
Specialist engineering company IMI has completed a pension increase exchange exercise and a buy-in, as trustees become more comfortable with liability management measures.
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Ideas from overseas can up engagement, report finds
The Pensions Policy Institute has published a report looking at consumer engagement with pensions and financial products across the world, highlighting numerous lessons the UK can learn from overseas.
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Opinion
DC Debate Q2 (part 1): Are equities best for defaults?
In the second DC Debate of 2017, seven defined contribution specialists discuss ESG in default funds, and what to say to members when markets fall.
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Small employers urged to plan ahead as more miss staging deadline
A rising number of small employers are missing their auto-enrolment staging deadline, a new study has shown, as experts highlight the importance of being prepared and planning ahead to make sure employees benefit from a pension.
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NewsExperts call for mandatory guidance as FCA targets advice take-up
The Financial Conduct Authority will prioritise retirement income provision within pensions in 2017-18, addressing perceived problems with consumers who do not take regulated financial advice, as some argue schemes should organise Pension Wise sessions by default.
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Features
FKI scheme winds up and moves members to mastertrust
Trustees of the defined contribution FKI Group Pension Plan have agreed to wind up the scheme, transferring active members to a mastertrust, as experts note governance and cost management benefits.
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FeaturesPru amends DC default, as experts warn against 'wait and see' approach
The Prudential staff scheme is due to amend its DC default fund this year in light of the introduction of freedom and choice, amid concerns that some schemes are choosing to wait for retiree data to help them design their default.
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Opinion
Industry reaps rewards of apprenticeship programmes, but challenges remain
Any other business: Apprenticeships are on the rise in the pensions industry, and while they appeal to an increasing number of people as a debt-free alternative to university, the apprenticeship levy and the prospect of jumping straight into a full-time job are still hurdles to be overcome.
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Opinion
What have we learnt from auto-enrolment so far?
Auto-enrolment means more people save but at low levels, making engagement and communication vital, argues Legal & General Investment Management’s Emma Douglas.
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Face-to-face comms can sweeten 'unpalatable' news
With the world of pensions constantly changing, employers and trustees are investing more time, effort and resources into liaising with members, but face-to-face communication has been deemed particularly effective when it comes to bad news.
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Pensions fail to convince savers but attitudes are expected to change
Fewer than half of people view workplace pensions as the most secure form of retirement savings, but experts have said attitudes towards saving for the future could change, driven by the current housing shortage, auto-enrolment developments and the demise of defined benefit pension funds.
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AE review: Tension between engagement and inertia comes to the fore
PLSA Investment Conference 2017: With the Department for Work and Pensions’ review of auto-enrolment underway, advisory groups are seeking views on engagement, contributions and coverage, but questions remain over the necessity of engagement and the pensions reality in other countries.
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FeaturesMore pensioners to be offered Pie at Metal Box
The Metal Box Pension Scheme is planning to offer a pension increase exchange to more pensioner members this year, having offered one to some members in 2015.