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Civil service scheme extends MyCSP admin contract

On the go: The Cabinet Office has extended the contract with MyCSP for the provision of pensions administration and related services to the Civil Service Pension Scheme until the end of 2023.

New solution allows schemes to have voting rights on pooled funds

On the go: The Asset Management Exchange and asset manager DWS have created an investment solution that allows pension schemes to express their stewardship preferences in pooled funds.

Smart Pension pledges to reach carbon zero before 2050

On the go: Smart Pension has committed to developing its investment approach to reach net-zero carbon emissions “well ahead” of the 2050 deadline.

Guide launched to assess investment consultants’ climate competence

On the go: The Investment Consultants Sustainability Working Group has launched a guide to help trustees in assessing their investment consultants on climate competency.

Opperman calls for HMRC to participate in scams task force

On the go: The minister for pensions and financial inclusion, Guy Opperman, has said he would like to see HM Revenue & Customs have a more active participation in combating pension scams.

Warning over TPR’s guidance on delayed transfer deadlines

On the go: The Pensions Regulator has released guidance warning that trustees need to comply with the six-month transfer deadline even if the member is invested in a gated fund.

Aegon commits to have DC default funds carbon zero by 2050

On the go: Aegon intends to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its defined contribution default pension fund ranges by 2050, in response to the threat posed by climate change.

Schemes and managers join forces to improve stewardship

On the go: The Investment Association and the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association have launched a steering group to examine how stewardship can be better integrated into the investment process.

Opperman guarantees none of TPR’s new powers will be retrospective

On the go: The minister for pensions and financial inclusion has guaranteed that the Pensions Regulator’s new criminal sanctions and information-gathering powers will not be applied retrospectively.

DB deficits ‘relatively stable’ with £7.6bn hike in December

On the go: The aggregate deficit of the 5,318 defined benefit schemes in the Pension Protection Fund 7800 Index grew by £7.6bn in December.