All articles by Nick Reeve – Page 12
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OpinionThe Friday Takeaway: Backstop power is a sword of Damocles for the pensions sector
The government plans to give itself powers in the Pension Schemes Bill to intervene in scheme asset allocation and LGPS fund mergers. We should probably be worried, writes Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve.
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NewsTrustees to be given full discretion over DB scheme surplus release
Defined benefit pension schemes will be able to release surplus if they are overfunded on a low dependency basis, under proposals outlined by the government this week.
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NewsHow the Pensions Investment Review will change DC default funds
The government has set out a multi-year vision for how DC consolidation will play out, with transition plans to be put in place to help smaller providers reach its coveted £25bn target.
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NewsPLSA warns against making UK investment mandatory
Giving the government the power to force particular asset allocations could undermine trust in the pensions system and introduce downside risks for pension schemes, the trade body has said.
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NewsA step too far? Mandatory UK investment remains a threat after Pension Investment Review
The forthcoming Pension Schemes Bill will give the government the power to force pension funds to invest in the UK.
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NewsLGPS pooling: March 2026 deadline confirmed as government eyes ‘backstop’ power [updated]
The government will give itself the power to decide what pooling organisation a local authority pension fund should join as a “backstop” to ensure its “megafunds” plan for the Local Government Pension Scheme succeeds.
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NewsLondon CIV backs venture capital vehicle in drive for private equity exposure
The £50bn Local Government Pension Scheme asset pool is the first public sector entity to back the British Business Bank’s planned new venture capital fund for pension investors.
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NewsIs the government about to sacrifice salary sacrifice arrangements?
Research published this week by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) suggests that the government could cut back on the tax benefits of salary sacrifice arrangements, according to industry experts.
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NewsSmart Pension targets £4bn in private markets by 2030
The master trust intends to allocate to private equity, venture capital, renewable energy and technology across multiple industries as it aligns itself with the Mansion House Accord.
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OpinionThe Friday Takeaway: Attempting to solve the ‘nastiest, hardest problem in finance’
After an illuminating day at the Pensions Expert DC Strategic Summit last week, editor Nick Reeve opines on the decumulation dilemma.
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NewsBell confirms surplus release plans will feature in Pension Schemes Bill
The government has confirmed plans to free up billions of pounds from defined benefit (DB) surpluses, with legislation to be introduced through the Pension Schemes Bill. In an announcement today (21 May), the government cited figures from the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) indicating record levels of ...
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NewsNest makes first allocations through IFM Investors partnership
The investments follow Nest’s acquisition of a 10% stake in the Australian infrastructure specialist, which was announced in February.
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NewsProfessional trustee market growth slowing, data shows
Sole trusteeship growth is slowing amid fresh scrutiny from the Pensions Regulator, with further declines forecast.
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NewsHow pension schemes are already supporting the UK economy
A new report has highlighted the economic benefits of existing pension fund allocations, while arguing that these investors must maintain independence in order to succeed.
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OpinionThe Friday Takeaway: Accords, admin, and antici… pation
It was all smiles in central London earlier this week as senior executives and government officials met to sign the Mansion House Accord, writes Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve.
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NewsLGPS requests more time to manage pooling effectively
The pooling deadline of 31 March 2026 must be moved back if the LGPS is to deal effectively with all the changes it faces, according to the Scheme Advisory Board.
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FeaturesMaking sense of the ‘crammed’ legislative agenda for pensions
With the Pension Schemes Bill due to be laid before parliament in the coming weeks, consultancy group LCP has attempted to make sense of the wave of new rules and regulations expected to be introduced.
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NewsDashboards: What to do with multiple administrator arrangements
The Pensions Administration Standards Association has issued advice to trustees dealing with multiple administrators while connecting their pension schemes to the pensions dashboards system.
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NewsFiduciary duty and the Mansion House Accord: Members must come first
The “spectre of mandation” remains despite the landmark voluntary agreement announced this week, according to one lawyer. Pensions Expert rounds up more reactions to the Mansion House Accord.
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NewsMansion House Accord: Signatories urge government to support UK opportunities
Following the announcement of the Mansion House Accord today, the agreement’s signatories have spoken about their intentions and what they expect from the government.