All freedom and choice articles – Page 10
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NewsWarburtons spells out the ABC of pension freedoms
There has been a spike of interest in pensions since new freedoms were introduced six months ago, but some corners of the industry are struggling to communicate the choices available.
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NewsNew name, new game for UK pension fund association
NAPF 2015: The National Association of Pension Funds used its annual conference to unveil a rebrand aimed at staying compatible with the radical shifts underway in the UK pensions landscape.
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Whitbread: Learn from AE to save freedom and choice
NAPF 2015: The pensions industry must focus on simplification and consumer focus to ensure the success of freedom and choice, according to the chief executive of Costa Coffee owner Whitbread.
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DC needs to raise commitment without scaring members
The success of defined contribution is hanging on the ability to drive up contributions while keeping members on side with pension savings, as data show it risks falling short of delivering adequate retirement incomes.
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Opinion
How to tackle risk in a diversified default strategy
Default fund design for defined contribution schemes has evolved significantly over the years, but further evolution will be needed to accommodate changing member requirements.
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Advisers flock to Nest but micro employers slow to arrive
Mastertrust Nest has experienced increased take-up of its professional services online hub in the run-up to the biggest waves of auto-enrolment stagers next year, but micro employers’ preparations are still lagging behind expectations.
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Employers need government support to lead on engagement
Workers yearn for employer guidance on pensions but still lack understanding, leading some experts to call for the government and pensions industry to help employers use their influential position to promote saving.
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Opinion
The DC Debate – does the future offer greater freedom, or further restrictions?
In this instalment of the DC Debate, our eight panel members discuss the effects of the new freedoms, continued legislation and compliance, and which value-for-money products are in the pensions pipeline.
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Opinion
The science behind DC redesign
DC Investment Quarterly: The introduction of freedom and choice and the charge cap this year marked two profound changes to the defined contribution marketplace, affecting both what DC investment products will be expected to deliver and the limits within which they have to deliver them.
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Opinion
Freedom for all: Why DB should have access to pension flexibility
Pension freedoms were announced with great fanfare in the chancellor’s autumn statement in 2014 and came into effect in April 2015.
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NewsFreedom variability distorts member behaviour, FCA study shows
Data from the Financial Conduct Authority has shown drastic changes in how consumers access their pensions since the introduction of the flexibilities, though experts have said difficulty accessing some options may have skewed consumer choices.
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OpinionThe AE commission and consultancy charges conundrum
Commission payments and associated consultancy charges taken from pension schemes come in for criticism for several reasons.
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OpinionHow to build flexibility into your DC scheme
Trustees of defined contribution schemes have a number of obstacles to overcome before they can fully embrace the pension freedoms that came into force in April.
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Cash leads the way on freedoms but further flux predicted
More than half of the £2.5bn withdrawn by pension savers in the three months since April has been paid out in cash lump sums, but experts predict consumers will shift their focus towards more sophisticated products.
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OpinionTreasury: Building on the success of the freedoms
Talking Head: Just over five months ago the government introduced the most far-reaching changes to how defined contribution pension savings could be accessed in nearly a century.
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BBC to lay on financial advice for members looking at transfers
The BBC is to offer paid-for independent financial advice to help members get the most from the pension freedoms, in particular to support those considering transferring their assets.
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OpinionInnovation in a world of freedom and choice
Pension freedoms disrupted the industry, opening the door to innovation for those who see these reforms as an opportunity to do something different.
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Opinion
Should the secondary annuity market have been pushed back?
The April 2016 timetable for implementation of the secondary annuity market was irresponsible, but the government has been sensible enough to change it.
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NewsGKN saves £7m with Pie
Automotive and aerospace company GKN has made a £7m saving on its pension scheme following completion of a pension increase exchange exercise.
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Opinion
Holiday reading: Transfers and exit charges – consultation basics
From the blog: The government has today launched a 12-week consultation into pension transfers, early exit charges and the provision of financial advice.