All member engagement articles – Page 20
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News
Which? calls for pensions dashboard but obstacles remain
Consumer group Which? has called on the government to introduce a pensions dashboard, but experts say there are still significant barriers to overcome before it becomes a feasible option.
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FeaturesRoyal Mail runs survey as freedoms heighten need for engagement
The Royal Mail Pension Plan is running an online member survey to judge engagement and levels of understanding among its members as freedom and choice makes member decisions even more important.
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OpinionForget freedom, millennials want security
From the blog: Born between 1980 and 2000 and entering the workplace amid one of the most significant booms and busts of recent history, millennials face a unique set of financial challenges.
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Features
MyCSP fact-find leads to unexpected flurry of member engagement
Civil Service Pension Scheme inadvertently prompted nearly half of its members to explore their pension entitlements after it carried out a survey as part of a wide-ranging engagement project, aimed at ensuring all members are informed about their benefits.
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And they all saved happily ever after… Uni preps students on AE
Lincoln University is entering uncharted territory as it launches a series of workshops for its students on all things money, advocating the need for planning and saving.
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FeaturesEntering the matrix: Taking pension tech to the next level
Any other business: Apple’s string of acquisitions over recent months are pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence in the drive to get closer to consumers – but where does the pensions industry rank in the digital journey?
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OpinionRob Gardner: Three Christmas wishes…
Talking Head: Redington’s Rob Gardner lays bare his wants for the future of pension saving, including a truly long-term plan and financial education.
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Opinion
DC design: Six graphs on employers’ direction of travel
From the blog: It’s time to turn words into action. While schemes have been extolling the feted ‘better member outcomes’, little movement is taking place to turn hopes and dreams into components of success.
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Opinion
Sometimes it's hard to be a woman – 3 takeaways from the latest data
I’m sure Tammy Wynette didn’t have pensions in mind when she sang these lyrics in that classic country dirge.
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OpinionShadow pensions minister: Building awareness v expensive publicity
From the blog: Since I became shadow pensions minister the three major issues on my desk every week are the pension freedoms, auto-enrolment and the new single-tier state pension.
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QE placing pension systems in jeopardy
Data Analysis: Quantitative easing has exacerbated the movement of pension risk from employers to individuals, placing the future of the entire system at risk, according to a report published last week.
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How to engage your scheme with the press (or not)
Any Other Business: The pensions industry is very well served by the trade press and even national papers. But for schemes, talking to the press can be a daunting prospect, so when is best to do it and how can mistakes be avoided in the process?
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OpinionMonstrous waste or gargantuan success?
Editorial: Nothing says workplace pensions like an oversized, multicoloured, Furby-type thing. I am, of course, talking about the mascot featured in the government’s latest advertising campaign on auto-enrolment.
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NewsBT takes the value for money debate to its members
BT Pension Scheme has tabled a roadshow to gather its members' views on how they define value for money, in a wider effort to boost engagement.
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OpinionSegmenting the membership – why it’s done and how it works
Knowing who your members are and how they behave is a powerful tool for compelling them to take action – much like in online shopping, says AHC’s Karen Partridge.
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News
Ageing workforce requires greater flexibility from employers
NAPF 2015: Long-term care is the "elephant in the room", delegates heard today, with policy, education and flexibility to play critical roles in employers' ability to support extended working lives.
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Features
Actuaries up the ante on auto-enrolment contribution levels
News Analysis: The government should continue to phase up minimum auto-enrolment contributions beyond 2018 to hit an aggregate 16 per cent, actuaries have said, as part of a longer-term roadmap to build on the policy’s success.
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Opinion
How to tackle risk in a diversified default strategy
Default fund design for defined contribution schemes has evolved significantly over the years, but further evolution will be needed to accommodate changing member requirements.
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How much should you channel members’ ethical views?
Any Other Business:It is natural in a democratic society to expect your voice to be heard. In pension schemes this is channelled through the member-nominated trustee, but when it comes to seeking your members’ views, how much is too much?
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Employers need government support to lead on engagement
Workers yearn for employer guidance on pensions but still lack understanding, leading some experts to call for the government and pensions industry to help employers use their influential position to promote saving.