All News articles – Page 42
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NewsCharities urged to review endgame plans for DB schemes
Non-profit organisations could benefit from the government’s relaxation of rules around surpluses, according to new research.
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NewsWe won’t dictate UK investment: FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to work with other regulators on an “ecosystem for UK investment” – but it will not dictate how schemes invest, its CEO says.
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NewsSuperfund Clara takes Debenhams scheme out of PPF
The commercial consolidator or ‘superfund’ Clara-Pensions has sealed its second deal, taking on more than 10,000 members of the £600m Debenhams Retirement Scheme.
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NewsTfL Pension Fund acquires wind farm
The Transport for London (TfL) Pension Fund has purchased an onshore wind farm for an undisclosed sum from DIF Capital Partners.
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NewsTPR boss outlines consolidation drive
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is to push for further consolidation in the pensions industry to raise governance standards and improve outcomes for savers, its CEO has said.
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NewsHow schemes could release £100bn in 10 years
Research by Isio suggests trustees could release significant amounts of capital if proposed government rule changes are implemented.
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NewsLGPS Central backs M&G real estate debt fund with £200m
The Midlands-based local authority asset pool has contributed to a £350m fundraise.
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NewsRoyal London enters bulk annuity market with two deals
Mutual insurance and investment group Royal London is first of two predicted new entrants to the pension insurance sector.
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NewsAct on social factors now, regulator urges
The Taskforce on Social Factors has set out a series of recommendations and considerations for pension scheme trustees on understanding risks and opportunities related to social factors.
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NewsLPFA ahead of emissions reduction target
The £7.7bn London Pensions Fund Authority has succeeded in reducing emissions from listed equity investments by 75% compared to 2019.
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NewsWhat the Budget means for the LGPS
Local authorities have been given some key duties in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget speech.
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NewsIndustry raises concerns over Treasury reforms
A new business ban for underperforming schemes and reporting requirements for UK investments could have significant negative effects on DC schemes.
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NewsTreasury to force reporting of UK investment allocations
Jeremy Hunt has unveiled more proposals aimed at boosting DC schemes’ investment in the UK economy.
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NewsPoor performers to face new business ban
The Treasury is to give more powers to regulators to improve value for money and performance accountability.
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NewsPensions minister confirms support for auto-enrolment expansion, CDC
Pensions minister Paul Maynard has called on the industry to continue to support the government’s reform efforts.
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NewsPPF confident of success as consolidator
Pension scheme leaders explored the hot topic of DB and DC consolidation at the PLSA’s Edinburgh gathering.
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NewsThe importance of good governance in alternatives
Leading pension CIOs discuss private credit, consultants, and re-assessing fixed income.
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NewsUnderstanding DC members’ needs ‘essential’
At the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association’s investment conference in Edinburgh, DC experts discuss how to meet the needs of members.
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NewsTrustees ‘need more flexibility to support members’
As the FCA closes its consultation on the advice-guidance boundary, there are calls for more work to be done to support pension scheme trustees.
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NewsPension providers call for stronger regulation of advisers
As part of a wide-ranging set of recommendations for improving the UK pension system, pension funds and insurers want advisers to face greater scrutiny.