Trustees will be expected to publish a statement on how they take account of scheme members’ ethical views, if proposed requirements floated in a government consultation are implemented.
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Trustees will be expected to publish a statement on how they take account of scheme members’ ethical views, if proposed requirements floated in a government consultation are implemented.
Editorial: One of the biggest concerns following the 2015 introduction of pension freedoms has been the potential for people to blow their savings too early and run out of money.
More than a third of people have never estimated their income needs for later in life, and 38 per cent of individuals are not confident about their ability to retire comfortably, according to new research by provider Aegon.
Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman says he hopes to harness fintech to boost saving for the self-employed, while aiming to bring in legislation for defined benefit regulation next year.
Many older people are underspending in retirement, and are set to bequeath the majority of their wealth to younger generations instead, according to research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
The amount saved into workplace pensions rose by £4.3bn to £90.3bn in 2017, according to new government data, but a slight drop in the persistency of saving last year has raised concerns.
The Environmental Audit Committee has proposed a requirement for schemes to actively seek the views of members when producing a statement of investment principles, a move experts say could complicate matters for defined benefit trustees.
Trustees of the Scottish & Newcastle Pension Plan will be assessing the impact of a recent corporate acquisition made by the pension scheme’s parent company Heineken UK, as part of a full covenant review this year.
Editorial: Opinions are divided over whether selection panels trump elections when appointing member-nominated trustees.
Editorial: FTSE 100 schemes are finally reporting a surplus, but do not be fooled – significant funding deficits and risks to members’ benefits remain.
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