All Muse Advisory articles
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NewsWhy pensions schemes are ‘attractive targets’ for cyber criminals
The CrowdStrike outage this summer provided another reminder for trustees of the importance of contingency plans in case of technology issues.
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NewsCyber attack is a risk like any other – so manage it
In March, Capita suffered a cyber breach at the hands of the Black Basta ransomware group. Around 90 organisations, including pension schemes such as the USS and Axa, have reported personal information breaches.
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NewsTPR tells schemes to get ready for new code of practice
The Pensions Regulator’s new general code of practice has been subject to several delays. Now, with the government in summer recess, it will be several months until the final code comes into force.
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NewsPensions industry fires back at Opperman criticism
Stalwarts of the pensions world have responded to pensions minister Guy Opperman’s suggestion that the industry lacks long-term vision.
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How to win a PIPA and influence judges
The March 11 deadline for submissions into this year’s Pension and Investment Provider Awards is fast approaching.
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OpinionThe PIPAs – no speeches required!
Ian McQuade, chief executive of Muse Advisory and a judge for the scheme services categories at the 2022 Pension and Investment Provider Awards, provides his tips on getting the most out of your entry.
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NewsVolatility exposes trustees’ slow reaction times
Volatility playing havoc with defined benefit funding ratios may speed the transition towards fiduciary management and consolidation of final salary schemes, according to governance specialists.
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FeaturesLloyds Banking Group completes second trustee board merger
Lloyds Banking Group now has a single trustee board for its four largest pension schemes, after completing its second pension trustee board merger in three years.
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Caffyns appoints fiduciary manager and overhauls portfolio
Trustees of the £86m Caffyns Pension Scheme have appointed a fiduciary manager to improve the performance of the fund’s assets, leading to a restructuring of its investment portfolio.
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Investment consultants could be under microscope for next decade
Analysis: Investment consultants may have escaped the more stringent of the recommendations in the Competition and Markets Authority’s provisional decision earlier this year, but experts have said that the scrutiny of the market is unlikely to end at Christmas.
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Mastertrust transfers and charges blasted in ‘worst in pensions’ study
Two of the UK’s largest mastertrusts have been named the worst performing providers in pensions over high charges and slow transfer processes.
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NewsSainsbury’s tackles bills with DB scheme merger
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is hoping to save on pension costs by combining its two defined benefit schemes, a move advisers say can also bring strategic alignment for the sponsor.
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Barnet grapples with data difficulties
The £1bn London Borough of Barnet Pension Fund has implemented a recovery plan after falling under scrutiny from the Pensions Regulator over its administrative struggles.
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TPR reviews value for member assessments in DC
The Pensions Regulator has launched a review into value for member assessments in defined contribution funds, with a view to boosting better outcomes for members of smaller schemes.
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Large scheme admin transitions show need for careful planning
Administration system transitions can be risky, but this has not stopped one of the industry’s largest taking place next month, while other schemes are outsourcing their services in an increasingly competitive environment for in-house teams.
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FeaturesNottinghamshire to create portals for improved admin
The Nottinghamshire County Council Pension Fund is implementing portals for both employers and members as part of a push to improve administration across the scheme.
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NewsLeonardo protects trustees with new company
Leonardo’s defined contribution scheme is creating a company to shield trustees from personal liability as the freedoms have introduced new risks for DC trustees.
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Experts fear further delays to cold-calling ban
As the industry awaits the government response to its consultation on a pensions cold-calling plan, there are increased concerns over further delays to protecting the public from scammers.
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FKI scheme winds up and moves members to mastertrust
Trustees of the defined contribution FKI Group Pension Plan have agreed to wind up the scheme, transferring active members to a mastertrust, as experts note governance and cost management benefits.
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DCIF: Mastertrusts must up their game on investment design
Mastertrusts must place greater importance on investment design to achieve the best possible outcomes for members, a new study suggests.