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Legislation that will give trustees greater powers to block potential ‘scam’ transfers may not go far enough, and could fail to flag up one in three scams, according to data from XPS. ...

Smart Pension has partnered with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to create a new AE pension solutions for architect practices.  After a staff consultation period, RIBA has also moved its...

Trustees of pension schemes with assets over £5bn will have to meet new governance requirements from 1 October 2021, with Task force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting required within seven months thereafter....

New research aims to identify the barriers that prevent DC schemes accessing private markets and other illiquid investments.  The research was carried out by the Pensions Policy Institute among a range of...

DC master trust default funds have recovered faster than expected after the initial Covid crash according to analysis by Hymans Roberston. The value of investments have increased significantly over the last 12...

Nest is now offering a new bulk transfer solution for UK employers who are looking to transfer their workplace pension. Nest has designed a model project management plan to guide customisation of...

More than two in five (42 per cent) workers now have more flexible working hours as a result of the pandemic, but many are looking for further flexibility as they return to...

Aegon has now shifted over £5bn of its workplace default funds into ESG strategies, with plans to transition a further £3.5bn into these strategies by the end of June.  This move follows...

The challenges for retirees have seldom been greater. Unlike the days when purchasing an annuity was commonplace for defined contribution (DC) savers, and many could rely on a defined benefit (DB) pension for...

Last month I looked at the implications of FCA paper FS 21/7 for the workplace benefits market. When designing a strategy to implement this, it is also important to explore changes in...