All articles by Nick Reeve – Page 18
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NewsHelp trustees support member decisions, PLSA urges govt
The trade body has called on the government to provide clarification on how DC schemes can support at-retirement decisions, including the extent of trustee responsibilities and liabilities.
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NewsMerseyside strikes £200m bulk annuity deal with Aviva
The deal, covering 2,500 scheme members, is just the third time an LGPS fund has entered the bulk annuity market.
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NewsIFS sets out roadmap to boosting auto-enrolment
Industry figures call for the government to incorporate IFS recommendations into its Pensions Review to boost adequacy and accessibility.
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NewsTPR homes in on administrators in engagement drive
The regulator has opened a voluntary collaboration offer to administrators and flagged a lack of investment in technology.
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People NewsAppointments: Royal Mail, IGG, TPT, Law Debenture
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 13 September 2024.
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NewsIndustry calls for change to levy rules as PPF seeks to raise £100m
Current rules mean the PPF cannot stop taking a levy without compromising its ability to raise capital in the future.
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NewsTPR grows investment team and vows to ‘probe’ strategies
The Pensions Regulator has set out its expectations for trustees’ investment strategies and decision-making, as schemes face increased pressure to allocate to UK assets.
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NewsEmployers recognise pension provision shortfalls, research shows
Employers are planning to address retirement adequacy over the next two years as they are concerned about their staff’s pension prospects, according to WTW.
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NewsPLSA urges caution on potential tax relief changes
No alternative tax relief system is perfect, the trade body says, as it calls for the government to focus on fairness, simplicity and sustainability in any changes.
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OpinionEditor’s notes: Rumours and realities
This week saw the spectre of pensions tax relief changes rise yet again. How likely is it that this long-feared prospect may become a reality?
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NewsUncovering the truth of pension schemes’ UK allocations
New research from the PPI shows a complex, dynamic picture of UK asset allocation, while Nest estimates that it will invest £20bn in the UK by 2030.
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People NewsAppointments: Border to Coast adds three senior staff
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 6 September 2024.
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NewsDashboards: Act now so we don’t have to, says TPR
“Failure is not an option”, says the regulator’s Nina Blackett as TPR sets out its compliance and enforcement policy for pension dashboards.
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News10 questions that will shape the Pensions Review
Consolidation, value for money and UK investment are the central areas of the government’s call for evidence to inform its Pensions Review.
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NewsTax relief: Rumours abound as chancellor pressed on plans
The PLSA has played down speculation about tax relief changes after a “drafting error” detailing the pensions minister’s appearance at its annual conference sparked rumours online.
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NewsPIC insures Coats scheme in £1.3bn buy-in
The biggest buy-in of 2024 so far includes a deferred premium arrangement and the in-specie transfer of illiquid assets.
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NewsInvestment latest: Railpen invests in waste management company
Also: Future Planet Capital launches dedicated pension vehicle for UK high growth companies, and Aviva opens venture capital business to external investment.
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NewsLCP takes over executive functions at National Grid scheme
The executive and governance team at the £11.8bn National Grid UK Pension Scheme has transferred to consultancy group LCP.
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OpinionEditor’s notes: The auto-enrolment open goal
Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve asks: is the government overthinking the Pensions Review?
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NewsWhat TPR wants from Value for Money consultation
The regulator has called for industry input on measures of service quality and forward-looking performance metrics to build out its Value for Money framework.