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Railpen: What does a member-first approach really mean?
Nic Cromack, chief officer for member services at Railpen, explains how the pension scheme has overhauled its approach and continues to innovate to support members.
DCIF: The Pensions Commission must have the courage of its convictions
Lindsay Nickerson, chair of the DC Investment Forum, argues that investment-related sections of the Pensions Commission’s interim report may go against some of its other aims and objectives.
Better admin is the key to improving retirement outcomes
Rory Murphy, former chair of the Merchant Navy Officers’ Pension Fund, calls for urgent action to raise administration standards and stop members from being negatively impacted by poor practices.
From sewage to solvency: Lessons on covenant from a challenged water sector
Vidett’s Mike Birch analyses developments in the water sector and what they mean for trustees of schemes attached to water companies, with regulatory and political shifts potentially affecting covenant strength.
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Why pension transfers risk creating a two-tier system for savers
2026-06-10T20:31:00+01:00By Patrick Heath-Lay
Pension transfers are in the news after recent communications from the Financial Conduct Authority and the Department for Work and Pensions. People’s Pension CEO Patrick Heath-Lay argues that transfers must be made clearer, not just faster.
TPR: Quality of service is a key part of the pensions value proposition
2026-06-08T16:07:00+01:00By Gaucho Rasmussen
The Pensions Regulator’s Gaucho Rasmussen highlights the watchdog’s emphasis on administration standards and urges trustees to put this to the top of agendas.
IFoA: Trade-offs, risks, and choices for the Pensions Commission
2026-06-03T16:24:00+01:00By Paul Sweeting
Paul Sweeting, president of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, responds to the Pensions Commission’s interim report and highlights crucial areas for the commissioners to consider.
Mandation and pension scheme investment: what does it mean for trustees?
2026-05-27T09:30:00+01:00By Gavin Ellison
Despite months of lobbying, an investment mandation clause still made it into the Pension Schemes Act. Gavin Ellison of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson looks at what the new law says and what it means for master trusts.
PPI: Beyond the Pension Schemes Act – now the real work starts
2026-05-27T09:00:00+01:00By Chris Curry
It seems like much of the pensions world has spent the last 12 months engaging with and discussing the Pension Schemes Bill, which has now received Royal Assent and become the Pension Schemes Act 2026.
SPP: Putting people at the heart of retirement decisions
2026-05-25T11:30:00+01:00By Alastair Hogg
Clear and considerate communication will be key to helping members make the best choices in the lead up to, and through, their retirement, argues Alastair Hogg of the Society of Pension Professionals.
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