All Independent Trustee Services articles – Page 3
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NewsGovernment pushes for patient capital in Autumn Budget
Autumn Budget 2017: Chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond stated the government’s desire to see pension funds invest in patient capital as part of its Autumn Budget.
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Opinion
How to monitor the effectiveness of your trustee board
Amid an increased regulatory focus on governance and trusteeship, Independent Trustee Services’ Rachel Croft explains how trustees can monitor and review their own performance alongside external feedback.
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Opinion
Are the days of the lay trustee numbered?
Pensions Expert 20th Anniversary: For all that is made of the asymmetry of knowledge in the trust-based pension system, anecdotes abound of times when lay trustees have proved their worth.
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Opinion
Patient capital consultation met with industry scepticism
The government closes its consultation on financing growth in innovative firms this week as it looks to increase scheme investment in ‘patient capital’, but concerns persist over the suitability of this asset class for pension schemes.
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News
TPR campaign outlines governance basics
The Pensions Regulator has launched a new campaign directed at trustees and their advisers, as part of a wider push to raise governance standards, but experts say its success relies on collaboration and engagement from all stakeholders.
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News
Employers urged to review default offerings
Inconsistency in approaches taken to default defined contribution offerings among large contract-based providers could threaten member outcomes, according to a new report, as separate research confirmed the importance of investment returns later in the savings journey.
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NewsJ&J finds remedy for MNT recruiting ailment
Johnson & Johnson’s wide-ranging communications campaign encouraging scheme members to stand as trustee candidates shows it is possible to find “good quality” member-nominated trustees.
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News
Trustee pay falls as workload ramps up
The average pension scheme trustee is being asked to dedicate more working days than ever to the running of a scheme, and is being paid less to do so, a survey released on Thursday has suggested.
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OpinionPractical steps to improve trustee diversity
To many people the adage ‘pale, male and stale’ will resonate in the context of pension scheme trustee boards, but diversity, in this setting, means more than simply altering the gender balance, writes Peter Askins.
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OpinionHow much delegation is right for your scheme?
Would your trustee board benefit from more delegation? Dinesh Visavadia from Independent Trustee Services takes a look at fiduciary management and delegated consulting.
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OpinionWhat makes a good trustee?
Janine Wood from Independent Trustee Services asks what theory tests trustees should pass before taking the wheel, and when they should use a satnav.
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OpinionWhen knowledge is power: how to manage your advisers
Independent Trustee Services’ Janine Wood looks at whether your consultant has too much say in your scheme and how that could change.
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NewsHomebase M&A deal puts scheme security in the spotlight
Home Retail Group’s defined benefit scheme will receive a £50m cash injection as part of the proposed sale of its Homebase business, underscoring the need for trustees to consider the impact of disposals on covenant strength.
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News
Defying criticism: The other burden of being a lay trustee
Any Other Business: Lawyers, actuaries, professional trustees. The world of pensions is so full of highly specialised roles it can seem bizarre so much of the decision-making comes down to elected trustees who may have no experience with pensions.
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Features
What trustees can learn from the British Airways wrangle
News Analysis: British Airways’ pending court case against the trustees of its Airways Pension Scheme over pension increases raises questions regarding how scheme trustees should interact with their sponsoring employer.
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Opinion
Where bribery is smiled upon: Is paying for feedback worth the effort?
Any other business: With market research companies offering incentives such as vouchers, electrical goods and even hard cash to consumers who complete their surveys, it is clear getting feedback on any product or service can be a struggle.
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News
Personnel shortage anticipated for independent governance bodies
Independent governance committees could be hampered by a shortage of experienced professionals as contract-based scheme providers race to set up bodies by April 2015, with industry figures suggesting sharing personnel.
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DB steals limelight in 75% of hybrid scheme trustee meetings
Three-quarters of hybrid scheme trustees spend more time on their defined benefit offerings than defined contribution, sparking concerns that they are failing to respond to the shift to DC.
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Features
L&Q segments DC scheme to hone outcomes
London and Quadrant Housing Trust has segmented its defined contribution scheme membership in an innovative review of whether its investment strategy and communication will create good member outcomes.
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FeaturesThe DC Debate – is fee push harming innovation?
This edition of our quarterly feature asks DC experts what is stifling investment innovation, and whether scheme, employer or provider is responsible for achieving good governance.
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