All articles by Samantha Downes – Page 6
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NewsUK economy: GDP falls 0.1 per cent
The UK economy dipped in May, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsMansion House reforms: Pension innovation, reformation or mess?
As the pensions industry digests the impact of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's announcements in his Mansion House Speech, there are already concerns being voiced over the speed and scope of the proposed and planned changes.
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NewsPension investment: What does private equity look like?
As pension funds gear up to place more of their assets in private equity, we look at what areas of PE are predicted to provide returns for savers.
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NewsTPR's Delfas supports Mansion House reforms
Nausicaa Delfas, chief executive of The Pensions Regulator’s said the watchdog welcomed the government’s new package of pensions measures announced by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this week.
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NewsCDC legislation is 'on the way'
The pensions industry has welcomed government plans to legislate for collective defined contribution schemes (CDCs).
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NewsMansion House reforms: Trustee capabilities come under scrutiny as consultation period opens
The ability of pension trustees to fulfil their legal obligations is being reviewed and follows pension reforms outlined by the Chancellor earlier this week.
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NewsSmall pots consultation: 'Pot for life' approach seen as long-term solution
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an eight-week consultation after a call for evidence which flagged up a multiple consolidator approach as a possible solution to the issue of deferred small pots.
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NewsDB pension superfund regime gets go ahead
In his Mansion House speech Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the UK's defined benefit pensions landscape was too fragmented and the government would be pushing forward with plans to create a superfund regulatory regime.
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NewsDB schemes: PPF 7800 Index records highest ever surplus
The aggregate surplus of the 5,131 schemes in the PPF 7800 Index is estimated to have increased over the month to £437bin at the end of June 2023, from a surplus of £430.9bn at the end of May 2023.
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NewsLGPS pooling: Consultation will run for 11 weeks
Views on investment 'barriers' are being sought to accelerate to the consolidation of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) assets, the Chancellor has announced.
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NewsDC pensions: Providers and regulators need to work on innovation
DC pensions providers, regulators and the wider pensions industry need to develop resources to help members extract more value from their savings, a report has found.
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NewsUK economy: Hunt to announce wide-reaching reforms as pension providers commit to PE and early stage investments
In his first Mansion House Speech, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is expected to unveil plans to create pension ‘super funds’ with the aim of boosting investment in the UK economy.
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NewsMansion House reforms: Pension industry warns Jeremy Hunt against 'well-intentioned but hasty' reforms
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has unveiled a package of reforms aimed at using the collective power of pension funds to reinvigorate the UK economy.
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NewsChancellor’s Mansion House pension reforms will 'unlock £75bn a year'
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt launched his 'Mansion House Reforms', which included plans to unlock the collective potential of UK pension schemes to invest in the UK economy and boost returns for savers.
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NewsDC pensions: Savers on course to be poorer in retirement, Aon
Younger savers are, on average, projected as having a lower standard of living in retirement, according to Aon UK.
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NewsLiquidity risk: FCA warns of 'regulatory intervention' if funds do not get it right
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said gaps observed in liquidity management among asset managers could, "lead to a risk of investor harm".
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NewsClimate change: Pension trustee firm IGG sets out sustainability charter
The Independent Governance Group (IGG) has launched a sustainability charter to address the investment risks posed by climate change.
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NewsMid-life MOT: DWP's online pensions and savings resource goes live
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched its online midlife MOT.