All Governance articles – Page 2
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NewsAMNT flags governance concerns with sole trustee model
The association has called for greater regulatory oversight to ensure members are protected when schemes move to a sole trustee model.
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NewsHelp trustees support member decisions, PLSA urges govt
The trade body has called on the government to provide clarification on how DC schemes can support at-retirement decisions, including the extent of trustee responsibilities and liabilities.
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OpinionQuestion time: The expanding nature of fiduciary duty
Maggie Rodger, co-chair of the Association of Member Nominated Trustees, discusses fiduciary duty and the complexity trustees face when making decisions that impact on member security and returns.
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OpinionTaking care of (trustee) business
Sackers senior counsel Naomi Brown explores the differences and similarities between running a pension fund and running a business – and what can be learned from each role.
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OpinionWhy diversity on trustee boards is vital
Pat Sharman, co-founder of advocacy group Everyone Matters, explains how diversity on trustee boards can help address complex and important issues such as climate change.
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ArticleRunning on pension schemes – the member considerations
Gerard McKenna, Associate Partner, Aon, explores how the economic events of the past two years have resulted in improved funding levels for many pension schemes - pushing endgame planning high up the agendas of both trustees and sponsors.
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OpinionMansion House and the ‘butterfly effect’ on pension schemes
The Association of Member-Nominated Trustees’ Maggie Rodger looks at the many interconnected elements of the Mansion House proposals.
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ArticleMember Options and Support – Looking at the Key Trends
Rebecca Peak, Senior Consultant at Aon, review the findings of Aon’s seventh annual Member Options and Support Survey, which collated the views from nearly 300 UK defined benefit pension schemes.
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NewsHow LGPS funds should approach the General Code
Funds within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) should plan carefully for how to implement the new General Code, according to Hymans Robertson.
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FeaturesAddressing diversity in pension trusteeship
After TPR highlighted a lack of diversity on trustee boards, how is the sector evolving to reflect a changing member population?
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NewsPension schemes told to stop investing in oil and gas
Pension schemes were urged to look at their exposure to companies which generate their income from fossil fuels at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s ESG conference in London this week.
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OpinionFiduciary duty must serve members’ interests
Fiduciary duty needs a rethink. It’s time to think about what members actually want.
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NewsKPMG faces record fine over Carillion
The FRC originally imposed a £30m penalty but this was reduced by 30% following KPMG’s co-operation.
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NewsFour new scenarios that could act as a ‘tipping point’ in pension industry’s approach to climate change.
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has teamed up with the University of Exeter to publish research which presents four new climate scenarios that look at shorter-term and realistic horizons to inform investment decision making.
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NewsTPR tells schemes to get ready for new code of practice
The Pensions Regulator’s new general code of practice has been subject to several delays. Now, with the government in summer recess, it will be several months until the final code comes into force.
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NewsPension investment: What does private equity look like?
As pension funds gear up to place more of their assets in private equity, we look at what areas of PE are predicted to provide returns for savers.
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NewsWales Pension Partnership launches a global ESG sub fund
WPP, the pooling entity for the eight Welsh LGPS Funds, said the fund enhances the choice available to authorities and helps fulfil their sustainable investment objectives.
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NewsCushon opts for Ninety One's Global Total Return Credit strategy
Master trust Cushon has chosen the Ninety One Global Total Return Credit (GTRC) strategy as its default fund option.
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NewsAsset managers fall short of claims about climate and biodiversity
The world’s largest asset managers are failing to use their influence to influence the dual crisis of biodiversity loss and climate change, according to new research from lobbyist ShareAction.
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OpinionInvestors must insist on decarbonisation – before it’s too late
Investors have a role – and the power – to encourage sustainable business models. ShareAction’s Lydia Darby talks about why they went to BASF’s AGM last month.