All articles by Nick Reeve – Page 12
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NewsLGPS fund nets share of $434m Under Armour settlement
The North East Scotland Pension Fund has landed a windfall from a legal case in the US after sportswear manufacturer Under Armour tabled a $434m (£342.7m) settlement.
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NewsData casts doubt on Conservatives’ state pension pledge
Data from LCP has called into question the Conservative Party’s “triple lock plus” policy and its promise to pensioners that they will “never” be taxed on their state pension.
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NewsProfessional trustee firms on hiring spree as demand surges
The number of professional trustee appointments has surged by 11% over the past 12 months, with firms intensively recruiting to meet the current demand and future growth expectations.
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NewsElection 2024: Sir Steve Webb reviews the party manifestos
Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb has welcomed Labour’s decision not to mention the lifetime allowance in its general election manifesto – but warned that it does not mean the policy is completely off the table.
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FeaturesPension policy roundup: What made the manifestos?
With the election campaign heating up before 4 July, Pensions Expert explores the main issues at stake for political parties including Reform UK, the Scottish National Party, and Plaid Cymru.
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NewsErrors ‘could cost DC members thousands’ in lost contributions
Data errors affecting defined contribution (DC) scheme members are becoming “increasingly commonplace” and could cost them thousands in lost payments, according to Hymans Robertson research.
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NewsBulk annuity update: L&G targets £65bn in new business by 2028
Legal & General (L&G) expects to write up to £65bn worth of bulk annuity business by 2028, according to a business update.
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NewsLabour to mandate net-zero transition plans
Financial services organisations, including pension schemes, will be required to set out net zero transition strategies under plan put forward by the Labour Party.
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NewsManifesto pledge could end Mineworkers’ surplus sharing
The Labour Party has promised to end the surplus sharing arrangement with the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme that has led to more than £4bn being taken out of the scheme.
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NewsTories confirm ‘triple lock plus’ but pot for life missing
The Conservative Party has confirmed its intention to link the state pension triple lock to the tax-free allowance in its election manifesto.
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NewsMercer to buy Cardano, NOW Pensions in major acquisition
Mercer has announced that it will purchase consultancy group Cardano including its £4bn master trust NOW Pensions.
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NewsLib Dems to require climate reporting from pension funds
The Liberal Democrats have proposed forcing pension funds to demonstrate compliance with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, as part of the party’s election manifesto.
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NewsInnovation Interviews: Border to Coast’s boost for UK business
After winning two awards at last month’s Investment Innovation Summit, Border to Coast’s Mark Lyon explains in more detail how the pool’s new UK strategy supports some of the Mansion House goals.
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News‘Majority’ of schemes have professional trustees, research shows
More than half of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes have a professional trustee on their boards, according to a survey by Aon.
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NewsTrustees ‘must be wary of cyber risks’ after BBC breach
Law firm Burges Salmon has urged pension scheme trustee boards to put cybersecurity high on their agendas following recent data breaches.
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NewsInnovation Interviews: Scottish Widows on gamification and pensions
In this edition of Pensions Expert’s interviews with Innovation Award winners, Scottish Widows’ Robert Cochran explains the impact of a simple app and how technology can help boost member engagement.
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NewsDC contributions exceed DB payments for first time
The biggest listed companies in the UK paid more into their defined contribution (DC) schemes in 2023 than into defined benefit (DB) schemes, new research has found.
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NewsVoters want pension reform, research shows
A member survey from TPT Retirement Solutions indicates that most pension savers want the next government to expand the scope of auto-enrolment.
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NewsInnovation Interviews: How Clara brought a new consolidation model to market
Clara Pensions won the DB Innovation Award at last month’s Investment Innovation Summit. CFO Richard Zugic speaks to Pensions Expert about the company’s progress and its pipeline.
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NewsThe trouble with the triple lock
With the Conservatives proposing a “triple lock plus” for the state pension, Pensions Expert looks at feasibility, affordability, and other options.