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Gender pension gap narrows but third of women still face retirement poverty
Women’s projected retirement incomes have reached their highest level since 2023, but Scottish Widows has warned that many remain at risk of financial hardship in later life.
In Depth: Is the LGPS the next frontier for professional trustees?
Governance reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme have introduced an independent advisory position that could be well suited to professional trustees. As an important deadline approaches, is this an opportunity for professional trustees to further expand their reach?
Industry welcomes fiduciary duty consultation to bring clarity to investment decisions
The guidance does not add to existing law or change the nature of fiduciary duty, but is designed to clear up uncertainties about how to take into account different financially material factors.
Appointments: DHL names new trustee chair; Chilman joins Oxford trustee board
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 6 November 2026.
Actuarial regulator reviews projection rules as DC landscape shifts
The Financial Reporting Council has launched a review into how pension illustrations are calculated to reflect new legislation, including guided retirement.
Industry debates role of CDC in post-retirement as draft plan emerges
Pensions minister Torsten Bell says expansion of CDC rules “can help more people benefit from a pension that provides security, simplicity and support throughout later life”.
‘Don’t limit pension freedoms’ govt urged as guided retirement rules published
Industry reaction as the government and regulators set out what they believe guided retirement should look like, with a consultation now open until 22 December.
TPT submits collective DC scheme application to regulator
TPT plans to establish a multi-employer arrangement, provisionally called the TPT Collective Pension Scheme, and says 10 employers with more than 20,000 members have already expressed interest.
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Always A Pensions Angle: What the Chancellor said
With no big surprises and barely a flicker from the gilt market, was this a deliberately dull Budget designed to avoid another 2022? Co-hosts Tom Parker and Nick Reeve dissect the chancellor’s speech.
Comment
Why the AMNT is expanding its membership at a crucial time for trustee boards
Lewis Brown, vice-chair of the Association of Member-Nominated Trustees, explains why the association has opened its doors wider to bring in other trustees with a member focus.
SPP: Focusing on the member behind the number
Bill Jangra of the Society of Pension Professionals reflects on keeping members at the heart of trustee decision-making, challenging established ways of working, and ensuring that processes continue to serve the people they were designed to protect.
People’s Pension: What kind of institution are we building?
Dan Mikulskis, chief investment officer at People’s Pension, explores key qualities of successful large asset owners from the master trust’s own research, as UK institutions continue to seek scale and greater investment capabilities.
Railpen: The role of DB in boosting pension adequacy
With pension adequacy at the forefront of industry reforms, Railpen’s Jonathan Clark urges policymakers not to forget the vital role played by open defined benefit pension schemes for millions of people across the UK.
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In Depth: Is the LGPS the next frontier for professional trustees?
Governance reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme have introduced an independent advisory position that could be well suited to professional trustees. As an important deadline approaches, is this an opportunity for professional trustees to further expand their reach?
Budget 2026: What will John Healey pull out of the red box?
As the chancellor prepares to give his first Budget speech, Pensions Expert explores the key themes for the retirement sector.
Torsten Bell on why the triple lock has to change
Despite shadow pensions minister Helen Whately warning that the prime minister will “live to regret” changes to the triple lock, Torsten Bell is adamant that change is necessary to balance sustainability and trust in the pension system.
In Depth: How trustees can manage AI risks in their schemes
The Pensions Regulator has set out six core principles for AI governance ahead of detailed guidance to be published later this year. Nick Reeve explores what these are and what they mean for governance processes.
Members still need a ‘human in the loop’ amid AI surge
Pension scheme members should be sceptical when using AI
In Depth: Is the LGPS the next frontier for professional trustees?
Budget 2026: What will John Healey pull out of the red box?
Torsten Bell on why the triple lock has to change
In Depth: How trustees can manage AI risks in their schemes
Members still need a ‘human in the loop’ amid AI surge
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In Depth: Is the LGPS the next frontier for professional trustees?
Governance reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme have introduced an independent advisory position that could be well suited to professional trustees. As an important deadline approaches, is this an opportunity for professional trustees to further expand their reach?
Government to take over Northern Rock and Bradford & Bingley DB schemes
HM Treasury initially planned to take on the two defined benefit pension schemes in 2025, but this is now expected to take place by early 2028.
Budget 2026: Mineworkers scheme trustees ‘disappointed’ by surplus decision
The trustees of the £10.4bn Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme have criticised a government decision not to bring the fund’s surplus arrangements into line with the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme, despite months of negotiations.
PPF confirms no conventional levy for third straight year
The lifeboat fund has confirmed a third year of no conventional levy, while also announcing adjustments to valuation methods and a pause on the alternative levy that will apply to superfunds.
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Appointments: DHL names new trustee chair; Chilman joins Oxford trustee board
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 6 November 2026.
Appointments: TPT, Leicestershire, Standard Life, Eversheds Sutherland
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 30 October 2026.
Appointments: PPF names chief actuary; GLIL adds to investment committee
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 23 October 2026.
Appointments: Royal Mail pension boss to depart; Festina hires Procentia CEO
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 16 October 2026.
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Gender pension gap narrows but third of women still face retirement poverty
Women’s projected retirement incomes have reached their highest level since 2023, but Scottish Widows has warned that many remain at risk of financial hardship in later life.
Actuarial regulator reviews projection rules as DC landscape shifts
The Financial Reporting Council has launched a review into how pension illustrations are calculated to reflect new legislation, including guided retirement.
‘Don’t limit pension freedoms’ govt urged as guided retirement rules published
Industry reaction as the government and regulators set out what they believe guided retirement should look like, with a consultation now open until 22 December.
TPT submits collective DC scheme application to regulator
TPT plans to establish a multi-employer arrangement, provisionally called the TPT Collective Pension Scheme, and says 10 employers with more than 20,000 members have already expressed interest.
Latest on Dashboards
Why administrators are causing sleepless nights for DB trustees
Third-party vulnerability is among the biggest cyber risks facing DB pension schemes, according to a professional trustee survey
Digital services increasingly important to retirees, Aptia reports
As Pension Awareness Week begins, new research from Aptia shows more and more people are relying on their pension provider’s digital services to make key decisions about their retirement.
‘Life moments’ are key engagement points for employers, says WTW
Trustees and scheme managers expect members to use dashboards primarily around retirement and job changes rather than checking them regularly, according to the consultancy giant.
Bell says dashboard ‘has improved data quality’ as launch confirmed for 2027
The DWP has confirmed that 85% of schemes have connected to the dashboard ecosystem, with all in-scope schemes expected to meet the 31 October statutory connection deadline.
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