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NewsAre pension scheme trustees being overlooked in policy discussions?
A new report exploring the “pensions powerbrokers” has called for the government to pay more attention to the views of professional, independent and member-nominated trustees.
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OpinionTrade-offs, dependencies and unintended consequences
The pensions industry needs to “leave it all on the track” to get the best outcomes from changing government policies, writes Rob Yuille of the Association of British Insurers.
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OpinionEditor’s notes: Rumours and realities
This week saw the spectre of pensions tax relief changes rise yet again. How likely is it that this long-feared prospect may become a reality?
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OpinionDelays and uncertainty for pensions as election called
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) details the setbacks to important government policies caused by the dissolution of parliament ahead of the election.
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NewsElection called: Key issues for the pensions industry
Pensions Expert looks at what policies and consultations could be paused or shelved now that an election has been called – and what a new government should focus on.
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NewsIndustry doubts prospect of success of Mansion House reforms
Less than a third of pension industry professionals believe the Mansion House reforms will be effective, according to the Pensions Management Institute (PMI).
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OpinionThe election is looming!
The PPI’s Daniela Silcock looks at some key issues for a new administration to address.
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OpinionGoing back to first principles on pension policy
The government needs to reset its policy focus on retirement outcomes and pension adequacy, says the co-chair of the Association of Member-Nominated Trustees (AMNT).
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FeaturesBudget 2024: Key announcements for the pensions sector
Pensions Expert’s full round up of what chancellor Jeremy Hunt said in his Budget speech, how the industry reacted, and more key data and information.
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OpinionOnly pension reform can save the economy
The pensions system is broken and radical reform is needed. But will the chancellor’s steps be bold enough?
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NewsTPR: Do better on decumulation
The regulator lays out seven challenges that lie between DC savers and a good decumulation outcome.
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NewsThe industry’s wishlist for the autumn statement
Pensions didn’t feature in the King’s Speech – what would the industry like from the autumn statement?
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NewsTPR at the root of high levels of industry dissatisfaction over policy direction
More than six in ten (61%) of pension industry respondents are unhappy with the direction of pensions policy over the past six months, according to the latest Pensions Management Institute (PMI) Pulse Survey. That’s an increase of almost 40% (38.6%) compared with last year’s survey.
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NewsRetirement standards compromised by changes in pensions system
On the go: Changes made to the UK pensions system are positive for sustainability but are leaving savers’ retirement standards compromised.
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NewsBoE acted to prevent a gilt market ‘fire sale’, MPs told
The Bank of England had no choice but to intervene in the gilt markets, having received signals from pension funds that a “fire sale” may occur, BoE deputy governor for financial stability Sir Jon Cunliffe has told MPs.
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NewsTruss commits to pensions triple lock as inflation hits 10.1%
Prime minister Liz Truss has confirmed that the triple lock will be maintained, even as September’s figures showed inflation rising to 10.1 per cent.
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NewsKwarteng out as LDI derivative losses set to hit £149bn
Market moves: Liz Truss sacks Kwasi Kwarteng, with Jeremy Hunt installed as chancellor; JPMorgan estimates market-to-market losses from liability-driven investment derivatives could hit $167bn (£149bn); and schemes rush to prepare as the Bank of England ends its bond-buying programme.
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News‘Let’s rethink all’ member options before dashboards introduction
Legislative and policy assumptions about member behaviour as they approach retirement are completely out of sync with reality, and now is the time to “rethink all of it” before dashboards are introduced, according to Philip Brown, group director of policy and external affairs at B&CE, provider of The People’s Pension.
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NewsSmall pots problem is ‘only going to get worse’
The number of small pension pots — and the costs of administering them — will continue to increase, despite efforts from the government and industry, a Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association panel has warned.
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NewsBurghart announced as minister for pensions and growth
On the go: Alex Burghart MP has been confirmed as minister for pensions and growth at the Department for Work and Pensions