All Nest articles – Page 10
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OpinionEffective, responsible investment flows from clear objectives
Master trusts would do well to focus on investing in accordance with environmental, social and governance principles, says Nest’s Paul Todd.
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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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News
DWP calls for evidence on Nest decumulation services
The Department for Work and Pensions has called for evidence on a proposal to allow Nest to provide decumulation services for its members, and to let it offer services to individuals, employers and other schemes.
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OpinionWhat’s the point of target date funds?
Target date funds can be as flexible as members require them to be, says Nest’s Mark Fawcett, as he explains how the government-backed mastertrust has implemented its fund structure to meet evolving needs.
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OpinionIs this the mastertrust’s time?
David Snowdon of fiduciary manager SEI outlines the case for the mastertrust as a savings vehicle, and explains how the sector is likely to change in coming years.
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OpinionPutting the ‘trust’ in mastertrusts
From the blog: Like the proverbial three bears, regulators face criticism if they deviate from carefully calibrated positions. Too ‘hot’ and undue costs could be placed on industry. Too ‘cold’ and consumers’ protection can suffer.
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Opinion1.6m reasons why technology is key to auto-enrolment
As our industry is busy preparing for the 1.6m small employers set to auto-enrol over the next two years, we are focused on the scale of the task before us. After all, we are halfway through the biggest shake-up to the pensions sector in our lifetimes.
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NewsSchemes think long term to tackle future risk
PLSA Investment Conference 2016: Panellists from both public and private sector defined benefit arrangements and defined contribution mastertrust Nest assessed the complex matrix of risks facing schemes across the UK.
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News
Larger mastertrusts welcome imminent regulation
Providers have welcomed plans to increase regulation of mastertrusts, as the government reveals it intends to bring in legislation for the arrangements “as soon as practically possible”.
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OpinionA trustee’s duties in the era of freedom and choice
Nest Corporation’s Otto Thoresen seeks answers to the question of what the scope of trustee duties might be since the introduction of freedom and choice.
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OpinionA welcome surprise from small employers
Talking Head: Pick up any pension magazine at the moment and you’re likely to find a lot of stories about auto-enrolment. Unsurprisingly, given that 1.8m small employers are starting to stage this year, there is a lot of talk about the challenges they might face.
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OpinionNest: We ‘can handle whatever numbers come to us’
Talking Head: Nest’s Nick Sex explains how the mastertrust is staying one step ahead to meet capacity demands.
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Opinion
The great auto-enrolment review is in train
From the blog: The Public Accounts Committee has launched an inquiry into the risks associated with registering smaller employers for auto-enrolment and how this translates into higher retirement incomes for members.
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NewsSiemens re-engineers DC lifestyle funds towards greater growth
Siemens, one of the world's largest electrical companies, aims to give its UK defined contribution scheme members more potential for growth while reducing costs by adding a pure equity phase to its DGF-heavy lifestyle options.
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News
Advisers flock to Nest but micro employers slow to arrive
Mastertrust Nest has experienced increased take-up of its professional services online hub in the run-up to the biggest waves of auto-enrolment stagers next year, but micro employers’ preparations are still lagging behind expectations.
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News
Can DC indices help savers reach their retirement goals?
Analysis: Defined contribution pension schemes could learn from their big brother defined benefit – one lesson being how to calculate liabilities and match them with savers’ assets.
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OpinionNest: Why governance is so important for the success of auto-enrolment
Talking Head: Nest’s new chief executive Helen Dean explains why governance forms the backbone of successful DC pension provision in the UK.
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NewsEMD: Good diversifier or not the right time?
News Analysis: Nest’s recent move into emerging market debt could signal an opportunity for other schemes following the summer sell-offs, but advisers have warned that choosing the right countries and managers is critical.
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OpinionNest: Taking the hard work out of doing the right thing
Talking Head: Nest’s Helen Dean explains how the master trust is working to align payroll and pension systems to smooth the auto-enrolment journey for smaller employers.
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Opinion
PMI: From bank accounts back to good old pension provision
Talking Head: The industry should not be distracted from the objectives of traditional pension provision, argues the Pensions Management Institute’s Tim Middleton.