Ruth Gillbe
NewsWaspi women ‘frustrated’ at ombudsman delays
On the go: Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality have spoken of their frustration after “waiting for months” for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to make a decision regarding their case.
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Supreme Court rejects BackTo60 state pension appeal
On the go: An appeal against state pension age changes for women born in the 1950s has been denied by the Supreme Court, leaving campaigners disappointed after hopes of a return to the old pension age.
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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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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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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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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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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.
NewsGovernment 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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Alternative funding structures attracting 75% of DB sponsors
On the go: As many as three in four defined benefit scheme sponsors could be using contingent funding as an alternative to the traditional deficit recovery contribution route, according to analysis from LCP.
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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.
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Pension schemes’ liabilities overstated up to £60bn
On the go: Defined benefit schemes’ liabilities may be overstated from 1.5 per cent up to 3.5 per cent following the Covid-19 pandemic, according to pensions consultancy XPS.
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TPR to test employer resources in contribution regime
On the go: The Department for Work and Pensions has proposed that the Pensions Regulator includes a new employer resources test in its contribution regime, which will be used to determine whether an act or failure to act has occurred.
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TPR: 'Greater need’ for schemes to reconcile data due to Covid-19
On the go: Due to the current pandemic, there is a “greater need” for accurate data reconciliation, according to Louise Sivyer, policy principal at the Pension Regulator’s regulatory policy directorate.
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ESG integration boosts portfolio returns
On the go: Integrating environmental, social and governance factors into investment decision-making across all asset classes will lead to increased portfolio returns, according to Aon.
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SEI: diversification key response to Covid-19 uncertainty
On the go: Volatility and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic mean pension schemes should focus on diversifying their investment portfolios, while maintaining appropriate liquidity, according to SEI Institutional Group.
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Huge demand for ESG funds fuels equity investments
On the go: An “exponential rise” in investments in environmental, social and governance funds has driven inflows into equity funds over the past two years, according to a global investor report by Calastone.
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LCP finds stark variation in investment pathways charges
On the go: Pension savers who choose to continue investing into retirement via a drawdown product face a sharp variation in the lower and upper ends of charges on investment pathways funds, according to research by consultancy LCP.
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NNIP: asset managers have key role in ‘financing change’
On the go: Asset managers are an integral part of the transition to responsible investing, according to a report by NN Investment Partners.
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One in three managers use their influence on voting rights
On the go: Only a third of asset managers are able to provide details of how they have used their influence in voting as investors, according to new research.
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Nest invests £250m in green energy
On the go: Master trust Nest has partnered with Octopus Renewables to invest £250m in green energy in UK and Europe.