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The Friday Takeaway: The Pension Schemes Bill’s missed opportunity
The Pension Schemes Bill is nearly an Act of Parliament, but despite its overarching aim of improving member outcomes, one substantial group of pensioners have been overlooked, writes Nick Reeve.
The Friday Takeaway: Ping-pong and polling the public
Legislative table tennis bats at the ready, it’s time for pensions policy ping-pong! Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve dusts off his paddle and asks whether there are bigger problems to solve.
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SPP: Millions at risk of pension shortfall without joined-up housing policy approach
Declining homeownership rates and a sharp rise in lifelong renters mean many people will require an estimated £269,000 more in pension savings to cover rental costs, according to the Society of Pension Professionals.
Asset managers growing concerned about AI risks, research shows
Technology firm Clearwater Analytics polled a range of investment managers working across various asset classes and found that many respondents were concerned about the potential impact of AI on areas such as data governance, regulatory compliance, and reliability.
DWP and FCA extend Value for Money consultation period
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have extended their consultation period for the planned Value for Money framework by two weeks.
AI pension scams put employers under pressure to strengthen fraud warnings
Employers are being urged to strengthen pension scam awareness as artificial intelligence makes fraudulent communications harder for savers to distinguish from legitimate contact.
TPT introduces CDC modelling tool ahead of multi-employer scheme launch
TPT Retirement Solutions has introduced a new modelling capability designed to support the launch and ongoing management of collective defined contribution pension schemes.
Trustees urged to clarify surplus ownership as corporates focus more on DB schemes
Stakeholders should discuss access to surplus ahead of new rules, Hymans Robertson says, as IGG research indicates corporates are spending more time discussing pensions now schemes are overfunded.
Aon plots entry into CDC market after rulebook enacted
Collective DC could “revolutionise” the UK pension system, according to Aon’s Chintan Gandhi, as the consultancy prepares to launch an offering in 2028.
Why pension schemes could be ‘failing’ members outside of the office
Pension schemes need to do more to engage with people who do not typically work at a desk, according to new research from Quietroom.