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Bulk annuities latest: Insurance remains top option for most, finds Aon
Plus: Standard Life insures a subsidiary’s defined benefit pension scheme for £200m, while Just Group and Broadstone team up again for a sub-£5m transaction.
Appointments: Zedra, Clara, Cushon, Raindrop, Walker Morris
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 22 May 2026.
Fit for the Future: Government finalises pooling rules with new deadlines
Following feedback from across the LGPS, the government has extended the deadline for pools to receive regulatory authorisation and revised the authorisations it expects them to achieve, as well as moving deadlines relating to the transfer of assets to the control of pools.
Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme trustees hail progress on surplus discussions
The trustees of the £10.5bn Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme have met with ministers to lobby for surplus rules to be brought in line with those for the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme.
Gender pension gap shrinks but shortfall still ‘unacceptable’, says union
New analysis from trade union Prospect has found that the gap, which measures the difference between the pension income of men and women, fell to 32.9% in 2023-24.
TPR warns industry over AI governance with usage expected to spread
“AI has the potential to transform pensions for the better: improving how schemes are run, how members are supported, and how the system as a whole delivers value,” says TPR chief Nausicaa Delfas.
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Always A Pensions Angle: Live from the LGPS Pooling Symposium
What does the Pension Schemes Act really mean for the Local Government Pension Scheme? And what didn’t make it in that we really should be paying attention to?
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Pensions UK: Commission is a bold first step towards a fairer, more adequate system
As the pensions industry absorbs the Pensions Commission’s interim report and assesses its findings, Pensions UK’s Matthew Blakstad highlights some key points and where the trade body will focus its efforts in the coming months.
What India’s pension system can teach the UK about Value for Money
Subroto Das, a former chief general manager at PFRDA, India’s pension supervisor, sets out some important lessons for UK regulators ahead of the introduction of Value for Money, taken from a recent research paper.
Streamlining the risk transfer process: it’s harder than you might think
Ahead of a new research series from Pensions Expert into small scheme bulk annuities, members of the Endgame Perspectives Group explore how streamlined services have developed, their limitations, and how they can better serve pension schemes and members.
Why the ‘gateway’ for DB superfunds is not a technical issue but a growth one
Ashok Gupta of investment think tank New Capital Consensus argues that the emerging world of defined benefit superfunds could form a crucial part of the government’s growth and investment strategy – but the regulatory approach must change.
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In Depth: What TPR’s Annual Funding Statement tells us about endgame planning
Pensions Expert explores the latest Annual Funding Statement and gauges the industry reaction as attention turns to surplus release regulations, ahead of new rules expected next year.
Why we won’t see another pensions bill any time soon
The ink has barely dried on the finalised Pension Schemes Bill, but already attention is turning towards the next legislation that may hit the industry. Those hoping for more parliamentary action soon may be disappointed, writes Nick Reeve.
In Depth: How the Pension Schemes Act came to pass
As the ink dries on the Pension Schemes Act 2026, the industry is now preparing for the next stage: implementation. But how did we get here?
Call for action on member representation as MNT numbers fall by a third
Sole trustee arrangements are on the rise as member-nominated trustees are declining, according to data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Special report: The Pension Schemes Bill in the House of Lords
The landmark legislation begins its report stage this week, with peers still debating more than 180 amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill. Pensions Expert explores what is up for discussion over the next two weeks.
In Depth: What TPR’s Annual Funding Statement tells us about endgame planning
Why we won’t see another pensions bill any time soon
In Depth: How the Pension Schemes Act came to pass
Call for action on member representation as MNT numbers fall by a third
Special report: The Pension Schemes Bill in the House of Lords
Latest on Defined Benefit
Bulk annuities latest: Insurance remains top option for most, finds Aon
Plus: Standard Life insures a subsidiary’s defined benefit pension scheme for £200m, while Just Group and Broadstone team up again for a sub-£5m transaction.
Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme trustees hail progress on surplus discussions
The trustees of the £10.5bn Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme have met with ministers to lobby for surplus rules to be brought in line with those for the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme.
Government must consult on future of £14bn PPF reserves, says SPP
What to do with PPF reserves?
Pro trustees to oversee two thirds of DB market in five years, report predicts
Isio’s survey finds that the 10 largest providers oversee more than 2,400 DB schemes and £1trn in assets – underscoring the ‘systemic importance’ of the sector as highlighted by the Pensions Regulator.
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Appointments: Zedra, Clara, Cushon, Raindrop, Walker Morris
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 22 May 2026.
WTW appoints Clutterbuck to lead Cushon Master Trust following acquisition
WTW finalised the acquisition of the Cushon Master Trust from NatWest earlier this month, following sign-off from the Financial Conduct Authority.
IA appoints new chief executive
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 15 May 2026.
Appointments: SEI, L&G, Arc, People’s, Muse, Penfold, ABI
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 8 May 2026.
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Gender pension gap shrinks but shortfall still ‘unacceptable’, says union
New analysis from trade union Prospect has found that the gap, which measures the difference between the pension income of men and women, fell to 32.9% in 2023-24.
WTW appoints Clutterbuck to lead Cushon Master Trust following acquisition
WTW finalised the acquisition of the Cushon Master Trust from NatWest earlier this month, following sign-off from the Financial Conduct Authority.
‘Wake up call’ on adequacy from Pensions Commission in interim report
The government has been urged to act promptly to address the gender pension gap and the lack of retirement options for the self-employed, following the publication of the Pensions Commission’s interim report.
Pensions Commission calls for ‘new national settlement on pensions’
The Pensions Commission’s final report is slated for early next year, with Baroness Jeannie Drake promising that it will “address the need to secure adequate income in later life and a pension system that is fit for decades to come”.
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Dashboards: Public awareness needs significant work, research finds
Around 80% of adults surveyed by KPMG were not aware of the prospective introduction of pension dashboards. The research also found concerns about data security among potential users.
PMI highlights dashboard development in ‘crucial year’ for project
With the statutory connection deadline six months away and the MoneyHelper Pensions Dashboard in its second phase of testing, what are the next steps for this important project?
Industry concerned over member service once dashboards go live, SPP finds
The Society of Pension Professionals asked around 250 attendees at a recent webinar what their biggest concerns were in relation to the implementation of pension dashboards.
Employers ‘must address pension inadequacy’ to avoid long-term problems
The consultancy warns that retirement income shortfalls could hit companies hard by creating a demographic bottleneck in the workforce and driving stress-related drops in productivity.
