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Industry backs ‘nuanced’ changes to Value for Money proposals
The pensions industry has broadly welcomed the new Value for Money approach outlined in this week’s consultation set out by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Appointments: People’s Partnership, Railpen, PASA, Pinsent Masons
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 9 January 2026.
FCA adds ‘dark green’ rating to VFM proposal in latest consultation
The regulator has stripped out some data points from its proposed value assessments and put forward a more nuanced four-point rating system for DC providers.
Engineering firm secures buy-in with PIC worth £155m
Engineering company NG Bailey has secured a £155m buy-in for its defined benefit pension scheme with Pension Insurance Corporation.
Pensions UK issues ‘wake-up call’ research on salary sacrifice
The trade body has warned the government that changing the salary sacrifice rules will create confusion and lead to savers losing out when the plans come into effect in 2029.
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Closing the gap between promise and proof on pensions
Archie Pritchett, an analyst at PensionPay, highlights a ‘delivery gap’ as the pensions industry focuses on ‘plumbing’ rather than the end products for consumers.
SPP: Pre-1997 indexation is a complex issue to be handled with care
Sonya Fraser of the Society of Pension Professionals outlines the proposed changes to PPF benefits accrued prior to April 1997, and the wider ramifications of the government’s decision to allow inflation-linked increases from next year.
SPP: The long road from CDC concept to reality
The collective defined contribution (CDC) concept is slowly gaining traction, but Iain McLellan of the Society of Pension Professionals asks whether it needs its own ’electric vehicle moment’ to gather more traction across the industry.
Railpen: The UK needs a scale-up fund to compete globally
Julia Diez, head of UK productive assets at Railpen, calls for a UK-wide investment initiative to support pension schemes in investing in innovative, growing companies close to home.
Latest features
Outlook 2026: Making collective DC a reality
Pensions Expert asked CDC experts for their views on what 2026 holds for the nascent CDC sector, what challenges are still to be met, and how proponents should communicate this new model to savers.
Global investment outlook: Navigating a complex landscape
Pensions Expert asked consultants and asset managers for their views on the continued dominance of US equities in investment portfolios, how to mitigate geopolitical risks, and whether private markets have been overdone.
Outlook 2026: How pension schemes can support the UK economy
Pensions Expert explores the opportunities and challenges for investors seeking to increase their domestic allocations in 2026, with the help of master trusts and asset managers.
A Christmas wishlist for the pensions industry
With the festive break upon us, it’s time to find out what the pensions industry really wants for Christmas this year. Pensions Expert asked representatives of 21 organisations from across the UK retirement industry to come up with one ‘Christmas wish’ – something they would like to see over the next 12 months.
Outlook 2026: The changing face of DB endgame options
Defined benefit experts give their views on the challenges and opportunities presented by the Pension Schemes Bill and other industry developments.
Outlook 2026: Making collective DC a reality
Global investment outlook: Navigating a complex landscape
Outlook 2026: How pension schemes can support the UK economy
A Christmas wishlist for the pensions industry
Outlook 2026: The changing face of DB endgame options
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Appointments: People’s Partnership, Railpen, PASA, Pinsent Masons
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 9 January 2026.
Appointments: Brightwell creates member services role; L&G’s Laud to join UBS
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 19 December 2025.
Appointments: Muse hires admin expert from Hymans
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 12 December 2025.
Appointments: TPR, Zedra, IGG, Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, Lumera
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 5 December 2025.
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Industry backs ‘nuanced’ changes to Value for Money proposals
The pensions industry has broadly welcomed the new Value for Money approach outlined in this week’s consultation set out by the Financial Conduct Authority.
FCA adds ‘dark green’ rating to VFM proposal in latest consultation
The regulator has stripped out some data points from its proposed value assessments and put forward a more nuanced four-point rating system for DC providers.
Outlook 2026: Making collective DC a reality
Pensions Expert asked CDC experts for their views on what 2026 holds for the nascent CDC sector, what challenges are still to be met, and how proponents should communicate this new model to savers.
Outlook 2026: What the new year has in store for the pensions sector
As 2026 begins, Pensions Expert’s special report explores the biggest potential themes for the new year across defined benefit, defined contribution, and investment.
Latest on Defined Benefit
Engineering firm secures buy-in with PIC worth £155m
Engineering company NG Bailey has secured a £155m buy-in for its defined benefit pension scheme with Pension Insurance Corporation.
LCP forecasts record buy-in volume of £55bn in 2026
Buy-in volumes could reach a record £55bn in 2026, according to a new forecast from LCP, as strong insurer pipelines and competitive pricing continue to support high levels of pension risk transfer activity.
TPT raises ‘serious concerns’ over PPF levy on superfunds
The provider, which announced plans to launch a DB superfund last year, argued that carve-outs for “alternative covenant schemes” could hamper innovation and penalise employers and members.
Outlook 2026: What the new year has in store for the pensions sector
As 2026 begins, Pensions Expert’s special report explores the biggest potential themes for the new year across defined benefit, defined contribution, and investment.
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TPR urges action to support millions of people ‘under-saving’ for retirement
Speaking at the Pensions Expert Annual Conference on 26 November, TPR’s Nausicaa Delfas said the UK’s pensions system was “unfinished business”, with approximately 14.6 million people under-saving for retirement.
One year until the dashboards deadline: What’s still to do?
There is less than 12 months to go until the 31 October 2026 deadline, when all pension schemes and providers in scope must connect to the pensions dashboards Central Digital Architecture.
TPR hires for crucial admin and dashboards role
Taylor Brightwell-Smith joined the regulator this week from the Government Actuary’s Department to oversee TPR’s work on administration, pensions dashboards, and cybersecurity.
BT Pension Scheme connects to dashboard system as PDP hails 75% coverage
The UK’s biggest corporate defined benefit pension scheme has connected its 250,000 members to the pensions dashboards ecosystem, with just under a year to go until the government’s statutory connection deadline.
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