Pensions in United Kingdom Report – Page 6
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UK: Soft but firm
The UK Pensions Regulator has a new statutory objective and is encouraging funds to adopt an integrated approach to risk. Jonathan Williams outlines the implications
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UK: Spot the difference
Mel Duffield notes a positive reaction to TPR’s 2013 Funding Statement, but argues that it remains to be seen what approach the regulator will adopt in practice
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UK: The DC information gap
The growing significance of defined contribution pensions means trustees should be prepared to serve members with better information on retirement income options, writes Ros Altman
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UK: Divorce can be costly
Ian Fraser finds that Scottish independence would create a host of complications for newly created cross-border pension funds. But neither the London nor Edinburgh governments seem willing to engage with the issues
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UK: Filling the contract-based governance vacuum
Phil Duly surveys the issues surrounding DC pension governance
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UK: Buy now – spread the premium
David Barker reviews deferred premium buyouts, a development in the insurance market that allows employers to spread the cost of a buyout
