All Governance articles – Page 30
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NewsPolice investigation highlights need for internal scheme checks
The protection of scheme assets against internal fraud should be a top priority for administrators and trustees, experts have said, following the arrest of an employee on suspicion of a scheme-related theft.
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Features
The big sell: How to attract new trustees to a scheme
Any Other Business: The role of pension trustee has grown in complexity over recent years and has become too daunting a task for many, but some schemes are finding new ways to lure fresh blood to the role.
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OpinionWhy the power of IGCs should not be underestimated
Investment governance committees lack the power of a trustee board, says Sackers’ Helen Ball, but they can still change workplace pensions for the better.
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NewsIs your scheme spending enough time on administration?
Any Other Business: Trustees of pension schemes are required to oversee all aspects of scheme administration while navigating the complexities of investment, policy change and benefit design.
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LGPS sharpens focus on collaboration as consultation looms
News analysis: Local authority schemes are poised for the outcome of a consultation on collaboration which could compel them to pool their investment assets to save on costs.
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Opinion10 points every IGC should consider when judging VFM
From the blog: Independent governance committees have been tasked with assessing the value for money of their provider’s workplace personal pension plans.
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News
Opening the kimono: Should your scheme be sharing its best practices?
Any Other Business: When we started this feature a year ago this week, its aim was to help trustees get to grips with the more oblique aspects of their role – from how to negotiate the best deal for your scheme in a merger, to what happens if you need to fire a fellow trustee.
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OpinionContract-based DC is still playing governance catch-up
Improving contract-based DC governance has been a priority, but these plans still lag their trust-based counterparts, says Hogan Lovells’ Nicola Rondel.
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News
Environment Agency fund shares five-point ESG selection test
Environment Agency Pension Fund has detailed the five-point criteria it uses to assess managers for its responsible investments, as it awards £180m to a global sustainable equity mandate.
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Opinion
Governance drives the game
DC Investment Quarterly: Mid-flux – that's the position of defined contribution schemes trying to readjust to the new reform and regulatory environment they find themselves in.
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News
Regulator talks tough as DC scheme governance falls short
Small and medium-sized defined contribution schemes are falling behind on governance compliance, Pensions Regulator research shows, with the watchdog vowing to use its powers where necessary.
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Opinion
Altmann sets out on maiden voyage, industry expectations high
From the blog: Pensions minister Baroness Altmann of Tottenham – commonly known in the industry as Ros Altmann – yesterday delivered her maiden speech to the House of Lords, outlining the government’s thoughts on the state pension, consumer protection and what lies ahead for auto-enrolment.
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Features
How to drive scheme productivity
Any Other Business: Chancellor George Osborne painted an unimpressive picture of the nation’s productivity in the annual Mansion House address.
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News
NAPF turns focus to value of workforce in company reporting
The National Association of Pension Funds has called for improved reporting on human capital in order to enhance investors' insight into companies' long-term growth, strategy and performance.
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Opinion
Don’t split the DC default fund
Trustees may be tempted to offer several default strategies but it is better to focus on providing one robust option, say Faith Dickson and Ian D’Costa.
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News
Strathclyde pours over £130m into niche assets
Strathclyde Pension Fund has approved more than £130m of investment in alternative assets such as wind farms and trade finance, as it explores niche investments.
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Hutton: Transparency, efficiency and investment must improve in LGPS
NAPF Local Authority Conference 2015: Lord Hutton called on local government schemes to tackle inefficiency and effectiveness ahead of a public sector squeeze.
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News
Corporate governance tops Unilever ESG agenda
Data analysis: Close to half of Unilever Pension Fund’s engagement activity in 2014 centred on corporate governance as wider trends emphasise environmental issues, calling into question the terms used when reporting such activity.
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Opinion
Is fiduciary management right for your scheme?
The fast-growing world of fiduciary management can be a controversial topic for pension schemes.
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Features
Are you an informed investor?
Any other business: Following a romp to all-time highs the FTSE 100 stuttered last week, with slips by multinationals and financials. More than ever, trustees must be engaged investors to ensure scheme decisions deliver good outcomes.