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Pandemic dampens DC membership growth in 2020
On the go: The increase in defined contribution members slowed to 11 per cent in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, compared with 17 per cent in the previous year, according to data from the Pensions Regulator.
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Industry facing trustee exodus due to TPR’s new powers
Concerns about the reach and remit of the new powers afforded to the Pensions Regulator have not been addressed by its guidance or draft policy, and are even forcing some trustees to quit, Aon has said.
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HMRC sets final GMP reconciliation deadline
On the go: HM Revenue & Customs has set July 31 as the final deadline for defined benefit schemes to request their final guaranteed minimum pensions reconciliation data cuts.
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Pension contributions bounce back following first lockdown
On the go: Employee contributions to defined contribution schemes jumped by 12 per cent after parts of the economy were restarted following the UK’s first lockdown, new data has revealed.
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MPs call on government to mandate anti-scam intelligence sharing
MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee have called on the government to beef up anti-scam intelligence sharing via legislation, amid warnings tech giants are profiting from pension scam adverts.
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Women have up to 45% less income at retirement than men
On the go: Women have 25 to 45 per cent less in their pension pots at retirement than men, according to new research.
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Brunel Pension Partnership reduces costs by £34bn
On the go: The Brunel Pension Partnership has published its annual report highlighting the cost saving incurred and the increased opportunities for stewardship, diversification and climate analysis for its members.
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TPR clarifies expectations in settlements policy statement
On the go: The Pensions Regulator published a settlements policy statement on Thursday with the overarching aim that these agreements offer fair and appropriate outcomes.
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Church of England publishes first stewardship report
On the go: The Church of England Pensions Board has published its first annual stewardship report, setting out its future priorities, which focus on climate change and extractive industries.
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Embattled charities face pensions no-win situation
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TPO publishes guidance for trustees on IFA appointments
On the go: The Pensions Ombudsman has published guidance for trustees when appointing financial advisers for their members, and how they can protect themselves from complaints.
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Industry expects TPR influx of clearance applications
More than 90 per cent of pension professionals said they believe clearance applications are likely to increase, according to a Pension Schemes Act survey conducted by Norton Rose Fulbright.
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Pension schemes urged to raise alarm over scams
On the go: Pension schemes are being urged to raise the alarm over scams following a concerning long-term drop in reporting.
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General Motors completes £53m bulk annuity deal
On the go: General Motors' Vauxhall Associated Companies Pension Fund has completed a £53m bulk annuity purchase with Aviva.
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Smart Pension invests in private market illiquids
On the go: The £1.5bn Smart Pension master trust has introduced private market illiquids into its default fund after developing a solution in partnership with Natixis Investment Managers.
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Govt proposes new rules for companies’ climate disclosures
On the go: The government is consulting on new rules to mandate climate-related financial disclosures by companies, which will aid pension schemes’ compliance on environmental, social and governance factors.
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Government calls for greater emphasis on social factors
The government has called for a greater emphasis on the social element of pension schemes' environmental, social and governance strategies, as there is a concern trustees are ill-equipped to deal with these factors.
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Industry bodies launch small pots working group
On the go: The small pension pots working group had its first meeting on Wednesday, with a team of experts appointed to propose solutions to the current issues caused to auto-enrolment savers and schemes.
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PensionBee plans London stock exchange float
On the go: Pension consolidator PensionBee is considering floating on the London Stock Exchange, which it says will allow it to invest in future growth.
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Government to review DB consolidators taxation regime
On the go: The government is to review the taxation framework for defined benefit consolidators, which will occur alongside the work being done by the regulator in this area.