All Costs and charges articles – Page 17
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OpinionDoes the DC charge cap hinder value for money?
At first glance, the defined contribution charge cap seems an obvious benefit to pension savers. Of course it is, I hear you cry! It is the main way in which DC schemes actually deliver value. Lower costs equal better value. Job done.
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Now Pensions default struggles as industry lacks standardisation
Now Pensions has the worst performing default fund of any major defined contribution provider, according to a new report by product review company Defaqto.
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OpinionWhy Priips matters for pension professionals
From the blog: The recent Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products regulation came into force in January 2018. Although pension products are outside the scope of Priips, its influence on other regulatory frameworks, especially with regard to the prescribed transaction cost calculation methods, is quite strong.
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FCA tackles information deficit with new rules and consultation
The Financial Conduct Authority has published new rules on the duties of fund managers and is launching a consultation on proposed rules and guidance for improving fund information for investors.
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PwC probed on Carillion fees and conflicts
MPs have grilled PwC partners on fees and the safeguards the accountancy firm put in place to prevent conflicts of interest arising from its various roles regarding collapsed contractor Carillion.
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FeaturesJLR drives down costs with DC strategy refresh
UK automotive stalwart Jaguar Land Rover has embarked on a complete overhaul of its defined contribution offering in a bid to drive down costs and improve member outcomes.
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IDWG chair calls for reform by April
PLSA Investment Conference 2018: Chris Sier, chair of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Institutional Disclosure Working Group, has called for the introduction of reforms promoting asset management transparency by the beginning of April.
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OpinionCost disclosure is only valuable if you know how to use it
Bond and equity returns over the past 30 years have exceeded long-term averages and are widely regarded as unsustainable. As investment costs take a bigger slice of the return ‘cake’ when returns are low, it is unsurprising that investor attention is turning to cost.
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Features
Why DC default investments matter for members
Analysis: More than 90 per cent of savers enrolled in a pension choose to remain in the default option, making it imperative that its investments match members’ needs and offer value for money.
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Solving consultancy's transparency problem
Analysis: The first findings to be presented by the Competition and Markets Authority show that no one is squeaky clean in the investment consulting and fiduciary management businesses. How can both products become more transparent?
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Trustees lack info to judge fid man and consultant VfM, finds CMA
Competitive processes are not providing customers with the necessary information to judge the value for money of investment consultants and fiduciary managers, the Competition and Markets Authority has said.
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DWP changes DC cost disclosure rules
On the go: The Department for Work and Pensions has made a number of changes to disclosure rules relating to costs and investments in defined contribution workplace schemes.
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OpinionInvestment transitions: How to ensure a smooth changeover
While an investment transition can seem like a simple exercise of moving an investment from A to B, there are complications that mean careful planning and experience is necessary to ensure the whole process is as efficient as it can be.
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IGC reporting fails to identify value for money
Independent governance committees are failing to adequately report the value for money represented by their respective providers, according to a new report ranking the committees on scrutiny and transparency.
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OpinionCampaign for greater transparency is critical to proper governance
From January 3, asset managers have been required to provide details of transaction costs when requested to do so by trustees or independent governance committees.
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Consolidation could see 4 in 5 schemes disappear
Consolidation will see just 1,000 defined benefit schemes still operating in 25 years’ time, according to a new report, but some experts doubt the appetite from government or the private sector to bring about economies of scale.
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OpinionKeep things simple when communicating costs and charges
The Financial Conduct Authority’s new rules around the disclosure of transaction costs was largely welcomed by the pensions industry. Transparency makes sense. The question is, how do we communicate this information to members in a way they will understand?
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Opinion
Uncharted waters: What lies ahead for LGPS pools?
When former chancellor George Osborne made clear the government’s intention to create six British wealth funds, the prospect of pooling made quite a splash.
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Third wave of strike action called at Fujitsu
IT giant Fujitsu is set to dismiss a union representative who has previously spoken out against changes made to the company's pension provision, sparking a third wave of strike action by employees.
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OpinionCost disclosure framework must help schemes judge value
Cost transparency is under the spotlight across the pensions landscapes of the UK and Europe.