Latest articles from Louise Farrand

What’s in store for DC pension schemes in 2024?

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DC is in flux, creating significant uncertainty for the pensions industry. With growth comes new opportunities – but the devil’s in the detail when it comes to implementation.

A record year for insurance transactions: what 2024 will bring for DB schemes

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£80bn could be written in insurance transactions this year – while other DB schemes might consider running on. In the background, a general election is looming. What’s on the horizon for DB schemes in 2024?

Dalriada Trustees launches Dalriada.Together

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Consolidation services offers trusteeship, governance, admin and more to schemes

The Pensions Regulator lays general code in Parliament

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Experts expect the long-awaited code to drive further consolidation, as the regulator warns that many schemes risk falling short of its governance expectations

Pensions minister under investigation for alleged expenses breaches

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Paul Maynard to be investigated by the parliamentary expenses watchdog after spending £106,000 on printing.

TPR prosecutes former trustee

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Stephen Smith given suspended sentence for making forbidden loans with pension scheme money

Rethinking fiduciary duty

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A tweak to pension schemes’ definition of fiduciary duty is needed, rather than a wholesale rewrite of the law

Over half of Gen X believe they haven’t saved enough for retirement

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Retirement worries cause sleepless nights

Making guidance personal rings true with consumers

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Make guidance personal, research concludes

New proposals may help bridge the advice gap

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FCA discussion paper explores the advice/guidance middle ground