Construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall has described the boost to pensions engagement it saw after revamping its member communications, notably replacing mentions of ‘pension’ with ‘retirement saving’.
Anglo American dials down equities even further
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May 8, 2019
The UK defined benefit schemes of mining multinational Anglo American have halved their already minimal exposure to equities, as the plans near self-sufficiency and reduced risk.
Private debt inflows continue as storm clouds gather
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April 26, 2019
Data crunch: Private debt received more mandate awards than any other alternative asset class in Q1 this year, according to MandateWire, but should trustees be concerned by the threat of corrections and weakening covenants?
STV agrees new £127m DB funding package
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April 24, 2019
On the go: Scottish broadcaster STV has agreed to pay off its £127m defined benefit pension deficit over 12 years, including additional contributions if its cash flow improves, after completing triennial valuations of its schemes.
TPR warns on chair's statements after master trust fines upheld
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April 23, 2019
On the go: Fines issued by the Pensions Regulator against two master trusts have been upheld by courts, as the watchdog warned providers to ensure their chairs' statements comply with the law.
In pensions as in Brexit, it pays to plan for the worst
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April 22, 2019
Editorial: The government would not be expected to flirt with the prospect of not achieving a Brexit deal without prior contingency planning. It is time for pension fund trustees to think carefully about what they would do if their sponsor goes under.
How to set up a back-up plan in case your scheme goes down
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April 22, 2019
It is an inconvenient truth that despite the improving fortunes of the UK DB sector, sponsors will fail and leave schemes stranded. Too often, trustees' lack of contingency planning leaves members in the lurch when an employer becomes insolvent, leading the Pension Protection Fund to issue guidance to schemes on how to prepare for the worst.
Active managers unable to mitigate late 2018 volatility
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April 22, 2019
Data crunch: For active managers, the ultimate test of mettle will always be whether they can beat their benchmark. As of the end of 2018 the news looks good for stockpickers specialising in UK equities, but analysts say there are still concerns behind the numbers.
Government releases guidance on GMP equalisation
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April 18, 2019
On the go: The Department for Work and Pensions has set out a 10-stage process for UK pension schemes to equalise guaranteed minimum pensions.
Rethinking DC: Strategies for better outcomes in retirement
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April 16, 2019
As the government's second rise in auto-enrolment contributions hits workers, experts at a recent Pensions Expert event debate what steps the industry needs to take to develop defaults that help members achieve their goals in retirement
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