All articles by Nick Reeve – Page 17
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NewsBudget 2024: ‘Devil is in the detail’ of tax change implications
While chancellor Rachel Reeves opted against introducing some of the more radical changes to pension tax speculated on before the Budget, decisions announced today will still have implications for schemes, administrators and pensioners.
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People NewsWho is on the new-look Work and Pensions Committee?
Labour party MPs unsurprisingly dominate the committee, which is chaired by Debbie Abrahams.
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News‘Companies are not listening to us’: DC schemes’ net zero challenges
Sustainability leaders at Nest and NOW Pensions outline issues with engagement and achieving stewardship goals that risk stalling the momentum of tackling carbon emissions and climate change.
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NewsAviva converts longevity swap as part of £1.3bn RAC buy-in
Aviva has secured a £1.3bn buy-in for the RAC 2003 Pension Scheme, insuring the benefits of approximately 19,000 members.
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NewsValue for Money plans not set in stone, say regulators
The FCA and TPR are open to changing their planned ‘red-amber-green’ model for the Value for Money framework as the consultation process continues.
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NewsGovt launches National Wealth Fund to drive pension fund investment
The government has officially launched the National Wealth Fund and announced reforms to other public institutions to encourage additional pension fund investment into high-growth UK companies.
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NewsPension savers open to higher contributions, says PLSA
As the effects of the cost-of-living crisis are starting to abate, many of those saving for a pension are supportive of paying more in, according to a survey.
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NewsNest plots decumulation offering with new appointments
The UK’s biggest defined contribution master trust has appointed Hymans Robertson and WTW to help it design a decumulation service for its members.
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NewsTaking automatic enrolment beyond pensions
Two new national savings plans, one for short-term pots and one for long-term savings, should be established to help people build financial resilience, according to the Lifetime Savings Initiative.
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NewsChurch of England eyes CDC as consultation launches
The government has launched a consultation on regulations for multi-employer CDC schemes as it seeks to “modernise” the pension system.
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NewsRoyal Mail opens collective DC scheme
The UK’s first collective defined contribution pension scheme has opened to new members, with those involved heralding “a new pensions era”.
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NewsRelief at last: Govt 'backs down' on pension tax changes
The government has reportedly shelved plans to overhaul the system of tax relief on pension contributions given the impact on public sector workers.
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OpinionEditor's notes: Managing the 'Daily Mail' risk
Getting Value for Money right will take plenty of time, consideration and collaboration. Making sure it’s communicated properly can’t be ignored.
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NewsLGPS update: ACCESS, LGPS Central allocate to real estate strategies
New mandates include an impact real estate strategy and more than £2bn worth of UK and global real estate investments.
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NewsBulk annuity update: Royal London completes first external deals
The sector’s newest entrant has completed two transactions worth a combined £130m, while Aviva has insured the Thomas Miller pension scheme for £140m.
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NewsMembers must be centre of Pensions Review, industry says
The government must place members’ and savers’ best interests at the heart of the Pensions Review, according to pension providers and industry bodies.
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NewsProfessional and sole trustees dominate scheme management, data shows
Sole trustee appointments grow 30% year-on-year as large professional trustee firms grow their influence over scheme operations.
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NewsAssessing pension insurers’ sustainability performance
Most bulk annuity providers are making good progress to decarbonise their investment portfolios and are ahead of internal targets, according to new research.
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NewsCan tax incentives help the government’s UK investment drive?
Pensions industry professionals believe tax relief could help achieve UK domestic investment targets – but academic research shows this is not an easy win.
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NewsTPR clarifies statement of strategy approach
The Pensions Regulator has streamlined its requirements for statements of strategy in response to industry feedback, as its Defined Benefit Funding Code comes into effect.