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Pension flexibilities: opportunities for final salary pension schemes
The decision to relax rules on the purchase of an annuity at retirement has revolutionised the DC landscape. Now, many non-pensioner members are exploring opportuni…
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The pros and cons of four alternative DC investment approaches
Trustees of DC schemes have never had more choice in the range of available investment options. Here we analyse the strength and weaknesses of four alternative appr…
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A squeeze on HMRC resources as the GMP reconciliation deadline approaches?
With the December 2018 deadline for reconciling GMPs looming, HMRC are seeing a massive increase in the number of SRS queries, so it's understandable that there may…
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HMRC announce end to new Scheme Reconciliation Service requests
HMRC announced on 5 August 2016 that they would not accept any new requests for new data to be provided through the Scheme Reconciliation Service (SRS), but what do…
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The evolving role of the pension management consultant
Mandie Bird looks at the evolving role of the pension management consultant and explains how the fast-changing face of the pensions landscape has helped to shape th…
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Scheme funding in volatile conditions: TPR’s 2016 annual funding statement
The Pensions Regulator’s 2016 funding statement aims to help trustees set an approach to funding, investment and employer covenant in volatile economic conditions. …
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Walk the line: between GMP rectification and benefit audit
Stealing a lyric from the man in black, our specialist GMP team is encouraging trustees to walk the line between GMP rectifications and wider benefit audit projects.
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Top priority: The Pensions Regulator’s plans for schemes
The Pensions Regulator’s priorities for 2016 to 2019 include economic risks, automatic enrolment and master trusts. We look at how this could impact employers.
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PASA: guidance on GMP reconciliation and rectification
The Pensions Administration Standards Association have launched guidance relating to Guaranteed Minimum Pension (GMP) reconciliation and rectification projects.
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How to manage the risk of Brexit
If the UK votes to leave the EU on 23 June it could have a significant impact on your business. What, if anything, should companies be doing ahead of the referendum…