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Trustees and employers under time pressure to implement tax reforms

Trustees will be under significant pressure in the coming months to implement scheme changes resulting from the tax reforms announced by the Treasury 

Size of scheme crucial for DC communication

The size of a defined contribution scheme is crucial to the effectiveness of communication to members, a panel of experts agreed on at the NAPF annual conference

Reply to consultation on EU green paper, schemes urged

The European Federation for Retirement Provision (EFRP) secretary general Chris Verhaegen has called for UK pension schemes to participate to the consultation on the EU green paper on pensions

Retirees overlook open market option and enhanced annuities

Only one third of members of UK defined contribution schemes are shopping around for an annuity when they retire, data by Just Retirement show.

PPF levy consultation raises fairness concerns

Consultants have warned the proposals to change the Pension Protection Fund’s (PPF) levy calculations could see some schemes being penalised

Capgemini confirms mandate to MN Services

The Capgemini UK pension fund has awarded a fiduciary management mandate worth around £750m to MN Services Investment Management UK

Workers demand employers’ advice on pensions

The number of people thinking their employer should offer some form of guidance on pensions has grown tremendously since last year, a survey by Scottish Widows has found

Legal investigation targets funds of hedge funds

A US law firm has launched an investigation into unnamed funds of hedge funds, focusing on potential conflicts of interest that could ultimately affect UK investors

UK pensions gap 'highest in Europe' claim questioned

Consultants reacted with scepticism over Aviva's claim that UK adults will need to put away an average of £10,300 a year to reach their retirement income goals

Investors warned of lack of liquidity in Ucits hedge funds

Ucits III hedge funds might not be as liquid as pension funds expect them to be, a fund of hedge funds manager has claimed