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Schemes warned to switch untrusted TPAs

Trustees are being advised to switch third-party administrators (TPAs) that do not convince on their ability to meet new Pensions Regulator data standards.

LDI on the rise as funds look to manage risk

The credit crunch has led to an increase in pension funds allocating their assets to liability-driven investment (LDI) products

Report predicts end of fund mediocrity

Tough market conditions are forcing fund managers to align their interests more closely with pension funds, a report on the future of the industry has found.

Desire for flexibility sparks E.ON into adopting dynamic strategy

The £5bn E.ON UK pension scheme has moved to a dynamic asset allocation strategy and a focus on matching its funding requirements more closely.

Expected retirement age up among UK public

The age at which the public expects to retire has increased by one year, according to research by Scottish Widows.

‘Greedy’ providers hit back at media reports

Employers and insurers have revealed annual management charges as low as 0.1% in response to tabloid reports of “greedy” pension providers overcharging the public

Strathclyde backs UK growth fund

Three leading local government pension schemes (LGPS) are helping to fund some of the UK’s fastest-growing companies in a private to public initiative.

Fast cars and Swiss bank accounts – more GP Noble details revealed

A pension fund fraud paid for an Aston Martin car, a divorce settlement and properties in Koh Samui, Thailand, a high court judgement has revealed

Webb: review to look at women’s pensions

Webb confirmed this would be a key consideration in whether auto-enrolment and Nest go ahead or adapt.

PPF aims to speed up entry process

Independent trustees are raising concerns over efforts to speed up the assessment process for schemes wishing to join the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).