Defined contribution – Page 8
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NewsDWP publishes guidance on pensions dashboard connection
While it is not mandatory, UK pensions minister urges trustees to follow the guidance
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NewsSwedish funds agency unveils first tender results, most winners are Nordic
Abrdn and JPMorgan are only two non-Nordic asset managers out of six successful bidders for SEK11bn of European equity provision
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NewsCommercial dashboard operators join forces to launch industry coalition
Standard Life, Legal & General, Moneyhub and Just Group came together to launch the Dashboard Operators Coalition
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NewsGerman asset managers make inroads into occupational pensions
Trend towards DC plans and social partner model in SMEs opens up opportunities for money managers
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News‘Challenge and disclosure’ central to achieving value for money, says TPR
Schemes should consider tendering to replace their advisers, or obtaining short-term specialist advice, if their advisers do not provide information meaningfully, says Delfas
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NewsDC pension scheme majority prefers to access illiquids via LTAFs, survey says
The main barrier to investing in private markets, highlighted by respondents, are high fees
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NewsTPR takes tougher action over value as it issues first fine
UK regulator expects trustees of pension funds with less than £100m in assets to undertake a more detailed assessment of value for members than larger schemes
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NewsUK regulators to remove barriers on productive finance investing
FCA, PRA and TPR will work together to manage potential risk and support the development of a more positive ecosystem for UK investment
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NewsSpring Budget was lost opportunity to focus on auto-enrolment, say schemes
There are still no details over a timeline for the introduction of changes
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NewsDutch wholesalers fund to give members individual choice on DC switch
The fund’s decision aligns with MP Agnes Joseph, a former actuary, who is advocating freedom of choice for pension fund members
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NewsBritish Business Bank to award £250m to Schroders, ICG under LIFTS initiative
The funding for Schroders and ICG will be matched by pensions capital from Phoenix Group
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AnalysisMansion House Compact: spotlight on British Business Bank
When he introduced the Mansion House Compact in July 2023, the UK’s chancellor of the exchequer tasked the British Business Bank with establishing an investment vehicle to open its commercial capability and investment pipeline to pension investment
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NewsDC schemes to disclose domestic assets as government seeks to boost UK business
Chancellor introduced plans requiring schemes to report the extent to which they invest in the UK assets, and warned that under-performing schemes will be closed to new business
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NewsSmart Pension anticipates reaching £10bn in assets within three years
The workplace pension provider hit £5bn in UK assets under management and forecasts stronger growth in 2024 and 2025
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NewsSweden launches €5bn premium pension tender for global, European index funds
Swedish Fund Selection Agency sets 18 April deadline for its second tender
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NewsUK pensions minister urges industry to embed data ahead of dashboard connection
‘Don’t wait for me to come knocking at your door’, says Paul Maynard
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NewsPrivate market managers must be held to account for climate reporting
Availability of climate data from private markets remained patchy in 2023, research from Hymans Robertson shows
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Opinion PiecesA thematic focus on sustainability
The evidence for global temperatures rises caused by human emissions of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) has become overwhelming. That means there will have to be a huge adaptation by human societies across the globe to the reality of significant climate changes in the next few decades.
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NewsAlecta writes off €1bn of its Heimstaden Bostad investment
CEO of troubled Swedish pensions giant says ‘fully aware it will take time and hard work to regain customers’ trust’
