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GMP reconciliation: Digging up the bodies

With the arrival of the new state pension and the end of contracting out, schemes have until 2018 to clean up their act on guaranteed minimum pensions data, but they need to get in the queue by April.

Royal Mail closure plan flags pulldown effect of low rates

The perennial question of whether it is possible to keep defined benefit schemes open to accrual has resurfaced after Royal Mail Group said it could not afford to keep its DB scheme open beyond 2018.

Net bond sales to institutions remain in the red

Data Analysis: Net retail sales of bonds have come back into the black, according to latest data from the Investment Association, but the asset class is still facing resistance from institutional investors such as pension funds.

The Weekly Wrap: December 4 edition

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A round-up of the pensions news stories published across the FT Group this week – from German airline staff opposing changes to defined benefit pensions, to Nest’s £387m loan.

RBS banks on preferred provider for drawdown

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Royal Bank of Scotland’s defined contribution scheme is exploring the addition of a drawdown option via an external provider to enable a seamless transition into retirement for its members.

The Weekly Wrap: Nov 27 edition

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A round-up of the pension industry stories published across the FT Group this week, from Calpers paying billions in private equity fees, to ex-spouses on high alert over freedom and choice.

Autumn Statement gives pensions industry a breather

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The pensions industry has learned to brace itself for surprise over the last couple of years, so was relieved to escape relatively unscathed in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement.

Shared pain, shared gain: Will risk-sharing get its day in the sun?

News Analysis: Collective defined contribution schemes have been put on ice by the pensions minister though the idea could come back on the agenda in the future. But are UK employers ready for risk-sharing?

LGPS pooling puts in-house investment in the spotlight

News Analysis: Local authority pension fund pooling activity is gathering pace ahead of an upcoming government consultation on criteria for cutting costs, bringing with it a push towards greater in-house investment capability.

The Weekly Wrap: Nov 20 edition

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A round-up of the pension industry stories published across the FT Group this week, from Ros Altmann’s criticism of the regulator, to the 'mass casual leave' taken by 17,000 at India's central bank.