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NewsMPs call for government to put brakes on 'free riding' gig economy firms
The Work and Pensions Committee has called for employee and self-employed national insurance contributions to be equalised, arguing that following the introduction of the new state pension, the self-employed contribute far less.
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OpinionIs the 'gilts plus' model broken?
The best way to calculate scheme liabilities has been the topic of much debate since defined benefit deficits have started making the headlines. So is the gilts plus model appropriate? Six experts, including from the Pensions Regulator, come together to discuss the merits of different valuation methods.
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Opinion
The mother of all wash-ups
From the blog: Perhaps it would have been helpful of Theresa May and her cabinet to give a little more thought to the progress of current legislation before taking the country to the polls.
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Government's s75 proposals are a 'missed opportunity'
Experts have welcomed the government’s recent consultation proposing a new deferred debt arrangement for employers in multi-employer pension schemes, but concerns over complexity of employer debt regulation remain.
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FeaturesJLR meets members halfway with Care switch
Jaguar Land Rover is switching its defined benefit schemes from final salary to a career average revalued earnings structure, as companies look to cut costs and manage risk while keeping employees on board.
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NewsExperts call for mandatory guidance as FCA targets advice take-up
The Financial Conduct Authority will prioritise retirement income provision within pensions in 2017-18, addressing perceived problems with consumers who do not take regulated financial advice, as some argue schemes should organise Pension Wise sessions by default.
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FAMR makes headway but experts say further progress is needed
The Financial Conduct Authority has published a progress report on its Financial Advice Market Review, alongside a consultation that sets out proposed guidance, but reactions in the pensions industry show there is still a long way to go.
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John Menzies signs MoU ahead of sectionalisation
A memorandum of understanding has been signed by John Menzies and trustees of its pension scheme as it has closed the scheme and plans to begin a sectionalisation process, but experts have highlighted that this sort of agreement is rarely legally binding.
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Lawyer survey highlights lack of clearance sought from regulator
Just 21 per cent of pensions and restructuring lawyers normally suggest that clients go through the Pensions Regulator’s clearing process, reflecting a similar decrease in clearance applications submitted.
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NewsArcadia agrees shorter recovery plans as Green feels pressure
Arcadia Group has agreed to increase its scheduled contributions to its two pension schemes, a sign that public pressure and 'naming and shaming' may be having some impact.
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TPR guidance: Welcome set of principles or waste of time?
While some have welcomed the Pensions Regulator’s recently published and extensive collection of investment guidance for those running defined benefit pension schemes, there are some concerns over the effectiveness of the information for time-stretched or less diligent trustees.
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NewsHow would Scottish independence impact schemes?
Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon will seek a second referendum on Scottish independence, to be held by spring of 2019, triggering concerns about the challenges a Yes vote would pose to UK pensions.
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FeaturesMore pensioners to be offered Pie at Metal Box
The Metal Box Pension Scheme is planning to offer a pension increase exchange to more pensioner members this year, having offered one to some members in 2015.
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NewsPLSA ‘superfunds’ solution gets lukewarm reception
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association is calling on the government to facilitate consolidation while creating a regulatory framework for the creation of superfunds, but the proposal has seen a muted response.
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Government to appeal ruling on discrimination
The government is set to appeal the employment tribunal’s recent verdict that more than 200 judges suffered discrimination as a result of pension changes. Meanwhile, the Fire Brigades Union is planning to challenge the result of a similar discrimination case, which it lost this year.
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OpinionWill M&As change in the post-BHS era?
The collapse of BHS saw another household name disappear from the high street. The headlines about pensioners having their pensions cut back caused a public and political outcry.
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Regulatory risk seen as main challenge for infra investors
Pension funds across the world face a wide range of issues when it comes to investing in infrastructure, but for some, political risk and lack of supply are the biggest barriers.
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'Greenest of green papers' explores DB sustainability options but lacks urgency
A wide-ranging government green paper is exploring a number of possible changes to improve the sustainability of defined benefit schemes, but although experts welcomed the variety of issues discussed, some noted a lack of urgency.
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OpinionHow will lifting the restrictions on Nest impact the mastertrust market?
During the past 10 years, the mastertrust market has been more than just a little irrational. Despite mastertrusts being as effective a defined contribution solution then as they are now, between 2007 and 2012, just a handful of commercial mastertrusts were actively marketed in the UK.
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FCA market study: All-in fee might not be all-in cure
The consultation stage of the Financial Conduct Authority’s market review of the asset management industry closed last week, with experts welcoming the boost to transparency but remaining reticent over proposals for an all-in fee structure.