All Consultants articles – Page 7
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News
CMA sets out publishing timetable for fiduciary investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority could publish the first of its findings on the UK investment consultancy market as early as this month, according to a provisional timetable released on Wednesday.
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Consultants commit to flagging ESG factors
Sixteen investment consultancy firms have said that they will seek to ensure that pension schemes take into account environmental, social and governance factors where they are financially material.
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DB advisers could be sued over climate change risk
Defined benefit investment consultants and actuaries may be legally bound to advise on material climate change risk, according to new research.
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NewsCMA begins consultant investigation as FCA calls trustees 'weak'
The Financial Conduct Authority has finalised its referral of the investment consultancy industry to the Competition and Markets Authority, beginning an 18-month period of investigation into conflicts of interest in the sector.
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Features
Schemes regain faith in fid man evaluators
Trustees have shown more inclination towards using third-party evaluators as part of the fiduciary management selection process, a new report has shown. Mid-sized schemes continue to flock towards fiduciary management.
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Opinion
How do you pick a good pensions manager?
Any Other Business: From supervising providers and monitoring scheme performance to managing key relationships, the modern day pensions manager is now the ultimate multitasker. So how easy is it to find the perfect candidate?
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NewsCMA referral still likely for advisory firms as FCA consultation closes
Apathy from the investment consulting industry to pro-competition measures suggested by the ‘big three’ firms is set to pave the way for a referral of the industry to the Competition and Markets Authority.
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OpinionWill the FCA market study revolutionise pensions?
AB Global’s David Hutchins on why the recent final report on asset management will set a welcome direction of travel, and why both consultants and trustees should be brought within the FCA framework.
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OpinionHow consultants can prepare for scheme consolidation
Avida International’s Bart Heenk explains why consultants should embrace scheme consolidation, and how they can prepare for change.
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OpinionAn industry under pressure
It had to happen at some point: the Financial Conduct Authority has set its sights on the investment consulting market.
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NewsWatchdog referral looms for investment consulting industry
Industry-led proposals to minimise conflicts of interest in investment consulting have been rejected by the Financial Conduct Authority, bringing firms a step closer to investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority.
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Opinion
How do trustees choose the 'right' consultant?
The Financial Conduct Authority’s final report on the asset management market revealed that the investment consulting sector has not escaped the watchdog’s scrutiny, but pinning down criteria for a good consultant is not easy.
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Opinion
DC Debate Q2 (part 2): The limits of DC
In the second DC Debate of 2017, seven defined contribution specialists discuss why schemes will look for more delegation, whether member engagement can be counterproductive, and if auto-enrolment should be extended.
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Opinion
Should trustees review their advisers more often?
Analysis: There are myriad tasks involved in running a pension scheme, so time is precious and efficiency is key. But when it comes to evaluating advice, how can trustees measure performance, and should they be reviewing their consultants more frequently?
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OpinionHow to ensure your consultants are not conflicted
There are a number of crucial points trustees should consider in making sure their advisers’ conflicts are appropriately managed, says Matt Riley from PTL.
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Opinion
Mastertrusts have the next milestone in sight
Mastertrusts are on their way to becoming a dominant force in the UK pensions system, having woven themselves into the fabric of workplace defined contribution provision.
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OpinionHow much delegation is right for your scheme?
Would your trustee board benefit from more delegation? Dinesh Visavadia from Independent Trustee Services takes a look at fiduciary management and delegated consulting.
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OpinionOpenness is the key to creating better solutions
Redington’s Dan Mikulskis on competition in the consultant market and why open debate is necessary for continued success.
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News
FCA market study: All-in fee might not be all-in cure
The consultation stage of the Financial Conduct Authority’s market review of the asset management industry closed last week, with experts welcoming the boost to transparency but remaining reticent over proposals for an all-in fee structure.
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Trustees overlook strategic objectives due to deficit distraction
Deficits distract the majority of trustees from focusing on the ultimate goal of paying members’ pensions, recent research has found, but some experts highlighted the role of covenant strength and scheme size in deciding where the priority should be.