Tackling the 'long tail' of underperforming smaller schemes
The Pensions Regulator’s latest defined contribution survey revealed that only 4 per cent of micro schemes and 1 per cent of small schemes are meeting all of the watchdog’s governance standards. David...
15 Aug 20193min
The future of trusteeship
Is there a big difference in governance standards between boards with a professional trustee and boards without? Should lay trustees have to demonstrate how they have acquired a minimum level of knowl...
23 Jul 20197min
What the firefighters' and judges' case means for pensions policy
The government was recently denied leave to appeal a Court of Appeal ruling that pension changes discriminated against younger firefighters and judges. What does this mean for government policy regard...
10 Jul 20196min
Putting a stop to unsuitable defined benefit transfer advice
The Financial Conduct Authority recently expressed concern that too much of the defined benefit transfer advice it has seen to date is still not of an acceptable standard. In this podcast, Tom Selby, ...
26 Jun 20199min
How will investment pathways help consumers?
In January, the Financial Conduct Authority launched its consultation on investment pathways and other proposed changes to its rules and guidance. The consultation closed in April and the watchdog pla...
13 Jun 20194min
Are you doing enough to engage scheme members?
While technology is helping improve pensions communications across the industry, several challenges remain. In this PE podcast, Shola Salako, trustee representative at Dalriada Trustees, and Rhys Will...
7 Jun 20196min
Is LGPS governance up to scratch?
From asset pooling and actuarial valuations, to administration and data, local government pension schemes have a lot to think about this year – meaning good governance is more important than ever. In ...
2 Apr 20199min
How to select the right master trust
Master trusts have until the end of March to complete their applications to the Pensions Regulator for authorisation. In this PE podcast episode, Ian McQuade, director at Muse Advisory, discusses mast...
19 Mar 20197min
