All corporate governance articles – Page 3
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Titanic shipyard scheme enters PPF assessment
On the go: Harland and Wolff Pension Scheme, the Belfast shipyard that built the Titanic, has entered an assessment period at the Pension Protection Fund after the company went into administration.
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Civil service admin issues signal wider malaise
The government is recouping £2.7m in overpayments to civil service pensioners, but experts warn issues with administration, data and technology continue to impact members and businesses across the industry.
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Fate of Arcadia on a knife edge
On the go: A crucial vote takes place today on a rescue package for Sir Philip Green’s beleaguered Arcadia Group.
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DOIs: Could a cup of coffee lead to £1m DB fine?
A lack of clarity on proposed new legislation means a meeting over a cup of coffee to discuss a corporate transaction could cost an employer up to £1m in civil fines if a declaration of intent is not made in advance, according to law firm Pinsent Masons.
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OpinionPre-pack administrations are not the bogeyman they seem
To some, the phrase ‘pre-pack administration’ can evoke a sense of loss and injustice, evidenced by criticism in the press, particularly where the sale is to the current owners or management. To others, it can provide an opportunity to rescue a business and save jobs.
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NewsRegulator rebuked for 'feeble' response to Carillion underfunding
Carillion’s corporate culture was at the heart of the contractor’s collapse, MPs have concluded, but the Pensions Regulator has also come under fire for “failing in all its objectives” regarding the company’s pension funds.
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Pension questions raised after FirstGroup rejects takeover bid
FirstGroup’s rejection of a hostile takeover approach from US private equity group Apollo Management has sparked discussion on pensions.
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NewsSchemes told to be active owners to ensure long-term returns
Pension funds are becoming more active in exercising ownership to improve governance of investee companies, but there is still scope for investors to further integrate environmental, social and governance factors, a panel of experts from across Europe has said.
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Carillion divestor considered lawsuit over reporting
Shareholders of the failed outsourcer Carillion had concerns about the business’ strength as early as 2015, according to a select committee inquiry into its collapse, raising questions about the transparency of the group’s financial reporting.
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Field: Big four audit firms 'feasting on Carillion carcass'
The Work and Pensions Committee inquiry into the collapse of outsourcer Carillion has turned its scrutiny on the 'big four' professional services companies, and has published the consultancies' responses to queries about their involvement.
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OpinionCold call from a pensioner
Editorial: An elderly gentleman called me a few days ago at work. He was looking for someone who could help him access his pension pot.
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GKN trustees say hostile takeover must respect pension obligations
Trustees of GKN’s pension schemes have stressed that any potential buyer of the company, which rejected an unsolicited takeover approach from Melrose Industries last week, should be aware of the scheme’s recent funding positions.
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OpinionPLSA: Fund managers should disclose pay policies
Writing a consultation response can be a Herculean task – and never more so than in the case of the Financial Conduct Authority’s asset management market study, which spawns new consultations as old ones close.
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Governance overhaul required to solve DB woes
An overhaul of trust-based pension schemes to separate trustee ‘directors’ from professional managers could have prevented a crisis in defined benefit pensions, a new report has claimed.
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OpinionHow members' mental health issues affect pension schemes
Any Other Business: Every year 70m working days are lost due to mental health, while a quarter of people consider resigning due to stress, according to the Mental Health Foundation, so how do work-related mental health issues affect pension schemes and employers?
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NewsQuestions surround Bernard Matthews sale as PPF prepares to step in
Turkey producer Bernard Matthews has gone into administration, with the pension scheme expected to enter the Pension Protection Fund assessment period, but questions remain as to why the scheme was allowed to fail.
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FeaturesHP scheme reboots parent company guarantee
The Hewlett-Packard Limited Retirement Benefits Plan has replaced its parent company guarantee following a major corporate reorganisation, resulting in improved terms for members.
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OpinionHow recent IASB changes could affect your scheme
The changes to International Financial Reporting Standards pension reporting will take effect for all companies operating under UK generally accepted accounting principles for the period starting on or after January 1 2015 (if not already adopted).
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OpinionHow smaller schemes can flex their shareholder muscles
Pension scheme trustees have long faced criticism for a lack of stewardship over their investments.
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Environment Agency fund shares five-point ESG selection test
Environment Agency Pension Fund has detailed the five-point criteria it uses to assess managers for its responsible investments, as it awards £180m to a global sustainable equity mandate.
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