All News articles – Page 22
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NewsTime to pick up the pace on pensions dashboards
The deadline for dashboard connection is more than 18 months away, but with official timetable guidance and technical standards looming, trustees need to get their plans in order.
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NewsDashboard providers team up for industry body
Four potential providers of pension dashboards have formed an industry organisation to support the ongoing development of the project.
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NewsDB schemes expect strong fixed income returns
Pension schemes expected fixed income asset classes to top the charts over the next 12 months for investment returns, according to research.
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NewsOmbudsman slams DWP over state pension age increases
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may be forced to pay compensation to women born in the 1950s after a report found the department had failed to communicate changes adequately.
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NewsAviva converts climate strategy to LTAF
Aviva Investors has unveiled its second long-term asset fund (LTAF) with a real assets strategy focused on the climate transition.
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NewsCharities urged to review endgame plans for DB schemes
Non-profit organisations could benefit from the government’s relaxation of rules around surpluses, according to new research.
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NewsHSBC adds private markets to DC scheme [updated]
The £7bn defined contribution (DC) scheme for HSBC Bank plans to invest in private markets for the first time through an allocation to a new long-term asset fund (LTAF).
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NewsWe won’t dictate UK investment: FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to work with other regulators on an “ecosystem for UK investment” – but it will not dictate how schemes invest, its CEO says.
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NewsSuperfund Clara takes Debenhams scheme out of PPF
The commercial consolidator or ‘superfund’ Clara-Pensions has sealed its second deal, taking on more than 10,000 members of the £600m Debenhams Retirement Scheme.
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NewsTPR boss outlines consolidation drive
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is to push for further consolidation in the pensions industry to raise governance standards and improve outcomes for savers, its CEO has said.
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NewsTfL Pension Fund acquires wind farm
The Transport for London (TfL) Pension Fund has purchased an onshore wind farm for an undisclosed sum from DIF Capital Partners.
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NewsHow schemes could release £100bn in 10 years
Research by Isio suggests trustees could release significant amounts of capital if proposed government rule changes are implemented.
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NewsRoyal London enters bulk annuity market with two deals
Mutual insurance and investment group Royal London is first of two predicted new entrants to the pension insurance sector.
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NewsLGPS Central backs M&G real estate debt fund with £200m
The Midlands-based local authority asset pool has contributed to a £350m fundraise.
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NewsAct on social factors now, regulator urges
The Taskforce on Social Factors has set out a series of recommendations and considerations for pension scheme trustees on understanding risks and opportunities related to social factors.
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NewsLPFA ahead of emissions reduction target
The £7.7bn London Pensions Fund Authority has succeeded in reducing emissions from listed equity investments by 75% compared to 2019.
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NewsIndustry raises concerns over Treasury reforms
A new business ban for underperforming schemes and reporting requirements for UK investments could have significant negative effects on DC schemes.
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NewsWhat the Budget means for the LGPS
Local authorities have been given some key duties in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget speech.
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NewsPoor performers to face new business ban
The Treasury is to give more powers to regulators to improve value for money and performance accountability.
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NewsTreasury to force reporting of UK investment allocations
Jeremy Hunt has unveiled more proposals aimed at boosting DC schemes’ investment in the UK economy.