All articles by Nick Reeve – Page 3
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Master trusts questioned over service quality and ‘robustness’
A new report has questioned whether defined contribution master trusts have the capacity and service quality to deal with system shocks, as the government looks for providers to boost their scale.
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In DepthIn Depth: Regulator’s new DC approach is a sign of things to come
Pensions Expert looks in detail at how the Pensions Regulator’s prudential approach to regulation is affecting all aspects of the industry.
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Trustee body slams UK Stewardship Code changes as ‘unacceptable’
The Association of Member Nominated Trustees has criticised the FRC for what it deems the “emasculation” of a key principle of the existing UK Stewardship code.
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NewsTPR overhauls DC supervision to support ‘megafunds’ growth
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is to split its oversight of defined contribution pension funds into four categories as part of a major overhaul designed to reflect the changing nature of the sector.
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NewsGovernment urged to rethink LGPS contribution rules
Kensington and Chelsea’s move to a 0% contribution rate for 2025-26 should spark a rethink of contribution rules and guidance, says LCP.
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In DepthIn Depth: 40% of master trust memberships could consolidate, study finds
A major data exercise carried out by some of the UK’s biggest master trusts has shed light on the challenges of consolidating small pension pots and rolling out pension dashboards.
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NewsData shows gender pension gap is growing
New studies illustrate that the pension savings gap between men and women is growing and will continue to do so without positive action from employers and policymakers.
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NewsKensington and Chelsea aims to cut employer contributions to zero
The local authority pension fund’s investment committee has defied actuarial advice to vote through the change – and could face backlash from central government, members and the regulator.
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NewsLGPS funds mulling divestment from Israel-related assets
Funds within the Local Government Pension Scheme are considering their investments linked to Israel amid divestment campaigns.
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NewsNest buys stake in infrastructure manager IFM Investors
The master trust has bought a 10% stake in Australian infrastructure manager IFM Investors as part of a partnership arrangement to ramp up its private markets allocation.
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NewsInstitutional appetite for private markets on the increase, study shows
A study by Aviva Investors reports that more than half of institutions surveyed expected to increase their allocation to private markets over the next two years.
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NewsPeople’s Pension launches in-house investment unit
DC master trust The People’s Pension has established an in-house investment unit under the leadership of chief investment officer Dan Mikulskis, as it prepares for significant asset growth over the next five years.
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NewsTPR chair praises industry diversity progress
The pensions industry is doing “a million times better” on diversity, according to the chair of the Pensions Regulator (TPR).
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NewsBank of England launches repo facility for pension funds
The Bank of England has this week opened a derivatives trading facility to support pension funds and liability-driven investment (LDI) managers at times of market stress.
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In DepthIn Depth: ‘Seminal moment’ for DB as government eyes surplus extraction
As the government casts its eye over well-funded defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, Pensions Expert explores the industry’s calls for this to be done responsibly.
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NewsMPs seek to force government’s hand on WASPI compensation
MPs have tabled a bill aimed at forcing the government to compensate women who were victims of maladministration related to the rise in the state pension age.
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NewsGovernment to announce DB surplus extraction rules in the spring
The government has confirmed plans to relax rules around defined benefit (DB) pension scheme surpluses, paving the way for excess funds to be paid out to members or employers.
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NewsChancellor expected to loosen rules on DB surpluses [updated]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to unveil new plans to free up defined benefit (DB) pension scheme surpluses in a speech this week.
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News2024 was record year for bulk annuities, data shows
Preliminary data on bulk annuity transactions shows that approximately £52bn worth of deals were completed last year – a new record.
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NewsNottinghamshire reviews local property investment portfolio
The Nottinghamshire Pension Fund is to review its local property investment portfolio due to underperformance and a lack of scale.