The ABC of VFM
The emphasis on value for money in workplace pensions is arguably the next stage of evolution for the sector, representing something of a refinement compared with the blunter instrument of price caps,...
Regulation
Smaller schemes fail to plan endgame effectively
Smaller defined benefit pension schemes frequently lack the time and resources to plan their endgames effectively, which could impact member outcomes. This was the conclusion of new research carried out by Stoneport....
Investors urged to do more on DEI issues: PRI
Investors have a key role to play in driving change on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) according to a new report from the UN-backed group the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The...
Trustees cautious about new rules to combat scams
Many trustees are unsure whether new rules aimed at preventing pension scams will be effective, according to a new survey. Specialist pension law firm Sacker & Partners found that while half of...
Royal London confirms LV= takeover talks
Royal London has confirmed it is in “exploratory discussions” about a potential takeover of the mutual LV=. These talks comes after LV= members voted against a takeover by the US private equity...
New agreement signals greater co-operation between regulators
Regulators working across the financial services sector have published a joint formal agreement, agreeing to work together on issues of common interest. The agreement, known as the Wider Implications Framework, sets out...
TPR sets out new CDC regulations
The Pensions Regulator has sets out its plans for how the new collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes should be regulated. This draft codes comes ahead of changes which will see trustees be...
Will the dashboard be worth the wait?
When will the pensions industry and, more importantly, its members, clients and customers get access to the pensions dashboard? The answer is not until 2023 at least. In October 2020, the Pensions...
FCA consults on redress for British Steel pension savers
Thousands of people who were advised to transfer out of the British Steel Pension Scheme could be in line for compensation, with the regulator now consulting on a redress scheme. The Financial...
Analysis: DC scheme governance
Improving standards of governance across the workplace pension sector has been a major focus for both regulators and the Department for Work and Pensions. But where does governance now rank in advisers’...
