All Governance articles
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NewsIndustry welcomes fiduciary duty consultation to bring clarity to investment decisions
The guidance does not add to existing law or change the nature of fiduciary duty, but is designed to clear up uncertainties about how to take into account different financially material factors.
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OpinionSPP: Focusing on the member behind the number
Bill Jangra of the Society of Pension Professionals reflects on keeping members at the heart of trustee decision-making, challenging established ways of working, and ensuring that processes continue to serve the people they were designed to protect.
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NewsThe questions every trustee must ask about AI use in pensions
Trustees and scheme managers must understand which artificial intelligence (AI) systems their scheme and service providers use and be able to answer a range of questions about them, the regulator has said.
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OpinionPeople’s Pension: What kind of institution are we building?
Dan Mikulskis, chief investment officer at People’s Pension, explores key qualities of successful large asset owners from the master trust’s own research, as UK institutions continue to seek scale and greater investment capabilities.
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In DepthIn Depth: How trustees can manage AI risks in their schemes
The Pensions Regulator has set out six core principles for AI governance ahead of detailed guidance to be published later this year. Nick Reeve explores what these are and what they mean for governance processes.
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OpinionSharing is caring: making the right call in surplus release decisions
Maggie Rodger, co-chair of the Association of Member Nominated Trustees, explains her organisation’s response to the surplus release consultation and the crucial factors all parties need to consider.
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OpinionOwn Risk Assessment: The starting point for pension board effectiveness
Vidett’s Kelly Newton looks at what the new ORA requirement means for trustee boards, and how to get the most out of the process.
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NewsTrustees must be in control of surplus decisions, trade bodies argue
Organisations representing member-nominated and professional trustees have emphasised the importance of independence during surplus decisions for defined benefit pension schemes.
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OpinionPinsent Masons: Why clear records matter when fixing pension scheme mistakes
Charlotte Scholes and Sam Robinson of Pinsent Masons explore a recent court ruling on scheme documentation and why it is important to keep accurate records of trustee meetings and decisions.
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OpinionSurplus is not a windfall – it is a governance test
Louise Davey of Independent Governance Group explores the nuances and pressures of defined benefit scheme surpluses, and why strong and clear governance processes are essential.
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NewsPro trustees to oversee two thirds of DB market in five years, report predicts
Isio’s survey finds that the 10 largest providers oversee more than 2,400 DB schemes and £1trn in assets – underscoring the ‘systemic importance’ of the sector as highlighted by the Pensions Regulator.
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NewsDC power brokers: Small group of decision-makers overseeing £160bn
New research says the growth of pension ‘megafunds’ is concentrating power in the hands of a small group of trustees, raising questions over accountability, innovation and member voice.
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NewsDelaying consolidation could damage compliance and value for members, TPR warns
The number of non-micro DC and hybrid schemes fell by 15% over the past year, dropping from 920 in 2024 to 790 in 2025, recent data from the regulator has shown.
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In DepthCall for action on member representation as MNT numbers fall by a third
Sole trustee arrangements are on the rise as member-nominated trustees are declining, according to data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
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OpinionAMNT: Looking to the past for the future of trusteeship
Lewis Brown of the Association of Member-Nominated Trustees highlights the need to balance professionalism with the lived experience of members, as the government explores ways to raise standards of pension scheme governance.
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FeaturesWhy Nest is embracing deliberative democracy
The UK’s largest master trust is exploring innovative ways in which to achieve better member representation within its governance structure.
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NewsLay trustees remain important as sector consolidates, government says
An external voice is needed “to ask the difficult questions that sometimes professionals either don’t want to hear or don’t quite understand”, says Des Healy of the DWP at a conference in Edinburgh.
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NewsIndustry wants formal processes for pro trustee appointments
Safeguards are needed for sole trustee appointments and to address conflicts of interest where professional trustee firms offer additional services such as administration or investment advice.
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NewsMaster trusts back trustee training as government eyes standards
With the DWP consulting on raising trustee standards, the Pensions Management Institute has expanded its trustee training initiative with the help of four master trusts.
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NewsTrusteeship standards face overhaul as DWP launches consultation
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a consultation on improving standards of trusteeship, governance and administration across trust-based pension schemes, as consolidation accelerates and trustee responsibilities continue to expand.