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    5 top tips when implementing flexible benefits platforms

    What do you need to consider when changing your flexible employee benefits platform, or when you are putting a new one in place?

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    What is a ‘NAMES’ in the pension world?

    Barnett Waddingham and Eversheds Sutherland have worked together, to examine some of the main actuarial and legal aspects of non-segregated NAMES from the point of …

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    What trustees should remember not to forget…

    We take a look at The Pensions Regulator’s list of topics that should be covered at most board meetings, detailed in its 21st Century Trusteeship campaign.

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    How easy is it to switch to an ESG aligned passive fund?

    In this blog, our ESG team explores passive ESG funds, including the possible first step in reducing an investor’s carbon and integrating ESG into their investment …

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    Getting ahead on governance: pension scheme climate disclosures

    Whilst trustees need to state their policies on ESG and climate change. Now the Government’s amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill 2020 are going to take things fu…

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    COBS 21: changes to permitted links rules

    A look at the changes to the permitted links rules and a consideration of the factors firms need to take into account.

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    DB superfunds – TPR sets a high bar for new consolidation option

    Recently, the Pensions Regulator published the eagerly-awaited details of the interim regime for superfunds. From here, we explore what the new rules will mean for …

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    Covid-19 and predictive models: transitioning to a new normal

    Does your business rely on predictive models? If so, this blog will help you understand how you can keep your models relevant and effective during this period of ma…

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    Getting your ESG and LDI journey in to focus after the effects of Covid-19

    Helping you get your ESG and LDI journey in focus, managing risks early and ensuring it reflects not just today’s Covid-19 and climate trends but the needs of the f…

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    Covid-19 and the LGPS: adapting to the challenges

    An update from our Digital Deli virtual meetups with LGPS officers. How do LGPS funds continue to be run effectively, given the current challenging circumstances?

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