Latest articles from Aamina Zafar

Pensions experts raise fears over the government’s ‘pot for life’ plans

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This comes as research finds that two thirds of employees do not want to choose their own workplace pension provider

MP criticises BP’s leadership for ‘dealing from the bottom of the deck’ on UK pensions

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Alistair Carmichael blasted BP leaders for delinking inflation from its pension scheme payouts, which has slashed the value of the pension paid by 11%.

Avon Pension Fund brings forward its carbon net zero target by five years

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The £5.4 billion fund provides pensions for 140,000 people.

Research: Professional trustee firms are incorporating diversity into their business strategies

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Failure to attract diverse talent or collect diversity data are key barriers to EDI progress, the researchers discovered

Does the new general code have the teeth to drive up standards?

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The industry reacts to the Pensions Regulator’s long-awaited new general code 

How schemes are holding companies to account on climate change

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Border to Coast Pensions Partnership recently exercised its voting rights during the 2023 AGM season to express concern at firms’ approach to managing climate change risks.

Think tank praises ‘pot for life’ plans

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The SMF’s latest briefing note features an appeal from the pensions minister calling for views from industry experts. 

Trustees expected to engage with consultation on social factors

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Social factors guide launches

The IFS calls to end the state pension triple lock

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The triple lock has resulted in unpredictable and sometimes overly generous increases to the state pension

More funding surplus disputes ahead

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More funding surplus battles ahead for DB schemes