All Muse Advisory articles – Page 2
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Opinion
What's the outlook for DC in 2017?
Defined contribution adequacy and stagnant investments were key concerns for trustees in 2016, so what do experts think the new year has in store for DC?
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News
TPR's record-keeping push welcomed but stresses remain for small schemes
The Pensions Regulator is demanding that trustees report on record-keeping in the scheme return and has issued new guidance, after conducting a survey which found that too many are not measuring members’ data.
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NewsChancellor proposes ban on cold calling, refrains from pensions tax overhaul
In his first and last Autumn Statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond swapped the timing of the Budget and the Statement but had comparatively little to say about pensions for now; one of the larger measures – a consultation into pensions fraud – was welcomed by the industry.
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OpinionHow members' mental health issues affect pension schemes
Any Other Business: Every year 70m working days are lost due to mental health, while a quarter of people consider resigning due to stress, according to the Mental Health Foundation, so how do work-related mental health issues affect pension schemes and employers?
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OpinionGovernance, guidance and good investing – the DC Debate part 2
Eight panellists discuss the new defined contribution code of practice, the future of free guidance and the role of behavioural finance.
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OpinionHow bright is the future for AE – the DC Debate part 1
In the third DC Debate of 2016, seven defined contribution experts reveal their thoughts on automatic contribution increases, small businesses which mean business, and the possibility of Nest entering the decumulation market.
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Features
Norcros moves to mastertrust in bid to improve governance
Bathroom and kitchen products company Norcros is transferring its money purchase section to a mastertrust arrangement to provide "more focused governance" and greater flexibility.
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Features
Primed or prejudiced: Are trustees listening to experts?
Any Other Business: The triumph of instinctive mistrust of immigration over economic rationalisation was at the centre of the UK’s momentous decision to leave the European Union last week.
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NewsLloyds Banking Group drives efficiency with single trustee board
Lloyds Banking Group has merged the trustee boards of three of its defined benefit pension funds to boost efficiency, decrease duplication and strengthen its relationship with the schemes.
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NewsEmployers feel the squeeze of AE
Employers are feeling the cost of providing auto-enrolment far more than scheme members, research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has shown.
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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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News
S.Yorks misses deadline as admin woes heap pressure on LGPS
Teething issues following an administration overhaul at South Yorkshire Pensions Authority has delayed the delivery of members’ annual statements, amid a challenging backdrop of wider fundamental reform across the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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News
BBC to lay on financial advice for members looking at transfers
The BBC is to offer paid-for independent financial advice to help members get the most from the pension freedoms, in particular to support those considering transferring their assets.
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FeaturesManaging relationships with your auditor
Any other business: Having your scheme audited might feel like getting teeth pulled but like the dentists of this world, auditors are a necessary evil.
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NewsIndustry left reeling by latest pension tax proposals
Summer Budget: Chancellor George Osborne today unveiled a green paper proposing a significant overhaul of the current pensions tax relief system, going beyond what the industry had expected and acting as a harbinger of further radical reform.
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Opinion
Pension scams: Time to fight back
Doping in elite sport remains one step ahead of the World Anti-Doping Agency and its affiliate testing programmes.
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News
DB schemes face decision over AVC funds
Defined benefit trustees are seeking to rationalise their additional voluntary contribution accounts as new rules come into play about how such accounts are managed.
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News
LGPS board seeks to iron out rule imbalances
News analysis: The Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board is seeking approval of several proposed changes to local authority scheme rules in order to align certain benefit entitlements with wider public sector norms.
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Opinion
How do you run a trustee election?
Following a largely unexpected result last week, the United Kingdom has a team in place to try and steer the country towards greater prosperity, opportunity and fairness (we hope).
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Features
Are you an informed investor?
Any other business: Following a romp to all-time highs the FTSE 100 stuttered last week, with slips by multinationals and financials. More than ever, trustees must be engaged investors to ensure scheme decisions deliver good outcomes.
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