All Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) articles
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NewsLGPS changes may not be ‘comfortable but will happen’, vows UK pensions minister
Minister confirmed government intends to stick to the March 2026 pooling deadline
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NewsUK aims for pensions consolidation and scale with minimal disruption
‘We can’t ignore the fact that we aren’t investing in the UK,’ says Joanne Gibson, the head of the pensions investment review
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News‘Maple 8’ did not happen overnight, PLSA conference delegates are told
Mei Mavin of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it took the fund over 25 years to get to where it is in terms of assets, returns and strategy
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NewsPeople moves: South Yorkshire Pensions Authority director to retire
Plus: LGPS Central adds to board of directors; Artemis picks new CEO
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NewsUK pensions minister promises ‘clear’ roadmap on pension reforms
Torsten Bell has also reiterated the government’s desire for scale: ‘We want fewer, bigger, better pension schemes’
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NewsPLSA to merge voting framework with FCA-backed Vote Reporting Group
The new and improved vote reporting template will allow investment managers to report on their voting activity more easily and at a lower cost
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AnalysisBlackRock funds’ voting blunder exposes flaws in stewardship and fund design
Vague stewardship reporting rules and poor design of pooled funds meant BlackRock’s clients did not exercise their influence
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NewsBoE launches repo facility to help tackle severe Gilt market dysfunction
The CNRF will lend to participating insurance companies, pension schemes and LDI funds to help maintain financial stability
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NewsUK government proposes tapping into DB surplus for economic growth
UK government is determined to encourage DB pension funds to deliver investment and drive economic growth
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NewsMandating minimum size for DC schemes won’t push for UK investment
Consolidating DC schemes will take a long time, cause massive cost and disruption and may still fail to deliver government’s objectives, says LCP
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NewsUK welcomes Torsten Bell as new pensions minister
Emma Reynolds is appointed economic secretary to the Treasury in a cabinet reshuffle
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NewsPeople moves: People’s Partnership appoints chief finance officer
Plus: T. Rowe Price names head of EMEA consultant relations; Former ATP duo set up new shop
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NewsChallenges remain as UK schemes see net zero targets hindered
Lack of high-quality data and uncertainty around government policy are cited as major barriers among pension funds
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NewsRailpen, PLSA, CIPD call on FTSE350 companies for better workforce reporting
The trio says there is a need for more consistency and transparency in workforce reporting
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NewsPensions industry calls for clarity and longevity from UK government
DWP expects fewer schemes that are larger, have more diverse investments, and are more focused on outcomes to offer members a smoother retirement journey
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NewsUK should not try to replicate Australian pensions model but learn from it
Australian pensions industry can help UK navigate through challenges
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NewsUK investment industry needs to be proactive in driving change
Government cannot afford not to listen to asset owners, says Smart Pension CEO
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NewsDWP confirms ‘pot for life’ no longer on government’s agenda
Pensions industry has previously raised concerns over the proposed lifetime model
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NewsVfM and proposed Red-Amber-Green assessment ‘too blunt and severe’
The pensions industry is also concerned over the extensive set of disclosures proposed by the regulator
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NewsUK pensions minister prioritises ‘unlocking true potential’ of pension investment
Emma Reynolds wants to ‘realise its potential to help grow the economy by investing in UK productive assets and home-grown businesses of all sizes’
