A number of local authority schemes have faced administration challenges and missed deadlines after implementing new software, as the provider struggled with capacity troubles.
Alstom energised by employer guarantee and extra contributions
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November 7, 2016
The Alstom Pension Scheme has agreed an increase in recovery plan contributions following a drop in its funding level, but the decision has been buoyed by a strengthened sponsor guarantee.
TPR launches enforcement action over BHS scheme
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November 4, 2016
The Pensions Regulator has launched enforcement action against former BHS owners Sir Philip Green and Dominic Chappell in an effort to shore up financial support for the company's troubled pension scheme.
James Hutton Institute mulls DB closure
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November 3, 2016
The James Hutton Institute is gearing up to begin negotiations with unions, as it proposes closing its career average scheme in favour of a defined contribution arrangement.
Company disclosures lack detail, report concludes
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October 31, 2016
Companies need to provide more information on their defined benefit pension obligations, experts have said, after a study by Lincoln Pensions revealed a lack of clarity on many key issues.
Missing the bigger picture
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October 28, 2016
Editorial: The importance of understanding pensions is well acknowledged by the industry. The need for guidance and advice is a ready source of commentary at any time of year, and the dangers faced by those approaching retirement without sufficient education are rightly the subject of much debate.
The Weekly Wrap: October 28 edition
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October 28, 2016
A round up of the pensions stories from across the FT this week, from China freeing up billions to be invested in its stock market, to the latest US pension scheme backing away from hedge funds.
Where will fiduciary management go next?
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October 25, 2016
As fiduciary management becomes mainstream and schemes become more comfortable with its uses and limitations, manager offerings will inevitably change. But how can we expect them to evolve? Six experts discuss.
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DB schemes should look at upping investment risk, taskforce says
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October 21, 2016
PLSA Annual Conference 2016: Defined benefit pension schemes should look at whether they can stomach additional investment risk to minimise employer solvency risks, the chair of the DB Taskforce said on Thursday.
Pensions minister outlines plans, warns of AE challenges
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October 19, 2016
Pensions minister Richard Harrington laid out his intentions for the pensions industry today, speaking at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s annual conference in Liverpool.