All Trustees articles – Page 30
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Opinion
How to take advantage of medically underwritten bulk annuities
Medically underwritten buyout prices are coming down, says Barnett Waddingham’s Gavin Markham, and it could be time for trustees to take advantage of them.
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News
Defying criticism: The other burden of being a lay trustee
Any Other Business: Lawyers, actuaries, professional trustees. The world of pensions is so full of highly specialised roles it can seem bizarre so much of the decision-making comes down to elected trustees who may have no experience with pensions.
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FeaturesDealing with firebrands on scheme boards
Any Other Business: Jeremy Corbyn romped to victory in the Labour leadership campaign over the weekend, prompting widespread resignations from senior party members unwilling to work under the left-wing veteran backbencher.
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Opinion
Kissing goodbye to complexity
From the blog: How many readers of this would travel to New York by boat?
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Opinion
Why strong manager selection is about quality, not quantity
Diversification is key for investment strategies but, asks Buck Consultants’ Nick Ridgway, does the mantra extend to manager selection?
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NewsEvents and training for pension managers and trustees – Sept 8
Get your calendar in order with this rolling bookmark of upcoming events and training opportunities, targeting pension scheme managers and trustees.
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Features
The big sell: How to attract new trustees to a scheme
Any Other Business: The role of pension trustee has grown in complexity over recent years and has become too daunting a task for many, but some schemes are finding new ways to lure fresh blood to the role.
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Features
What trustees can learn from the British Airways wrangle
News Analysis: British Airways’ pending court case against the trustees of its Airways Pension Scheme over pension increases raises questions regarding how scheme trustees should interact with their sponsoring employer.
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Opinion
Rising rates: Hope for the best, plan for the worst – don’t press pause
Trustees have been blighted by low interest rates since 2008 and uncertainty about possible rises continues to make it hard to plan. LCP’s Phil Boyle says schemes can still manage this risk.
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News
Between two boards: Balancing the dual roles of exec and trustee
The broader experience of financial directors and company executives may enhance pension trustee boards' insight and understanding, but conflicts of interest should be carefully managed.
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NewsIs your scheme spending enough time on administration?
Any Other Business: Trustees of pension schemes are required to oversee all aspects of scheme administration while navigating the complexities of investment, policy change and benefit design.
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OpinionM&A: Getting to grips with the impact on schemes
From the blog: All over the world corporates are rebuilding their balance sheets, accumulating record levels of cash and having their valuations boosted by upturns in stock markets.
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News
Out of reach: How can we close the trustee skills gap?
Any Other Business: If you’re reading this as a trustee and wondering why so many questions are being asked about the future of the role, chances are you’re among the fraction receiving ongoing formal training.
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Opinion
RADAR: Events and training for pension managers – July 26 edition
Get your calendar in order with this fortnightly bookmark of upcoming events and training opportunities, targeting pension scheme managers and trustees.
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OpinionHow to cut costs through shared services
Schemes can benefit from cost efficiency by sharing services with their peers, says PTL’s Matt Riley.
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OpinionWhy schemes are resisting drawdown demand
Savers are anxious to take advantage of the pension freedoms, but many workplace schemes still offer only annuities, says BlackRock’s Paul Bucksey.
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OpinionThree ways trustees can work with employers on a Pie exercise
Pension increase exchanges are employer-led exercises, but there is nothing to stop trustees playing their part to help members get a fair deal, says Linklaters’ Phil Goss.
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News
Opening the kimono: Should your scheme be sharing its best practices?
Any Other Business: When we started this feature a year ago this week, its aim was to help trustees get to grips with the more oblique aspects of their role – from how to negotiate the best deal for your scheme in a merger, to what happens if you need to fire a fellow trustee.
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Opinion
RADAR: Upcoming events and training for pension managers
Get your calendar in order with this rolling bookmark of upcoming events and training opportunities, targeting pension scheme managers and trustees.
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Opinion
How will the DGF market develop over the coming year?
Roundtable: LCP's Andy Cheseldine, Legal & General Investment Management's Martin Dietz, Columbia Threadneedle's Craig Nowrie, State Street Global Advisers' Andrew Soper, Peter Sparkes of the Association of Member Nominated Trustees, and Bestrustees' Graham Wardle, discuss what the next 12 months will hold for diversified growth funds, in the final part of this series.