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15 November 2021

Empowering LGBT+ talent and leadership through mentoring

Mentoring is an effective way our industry can support, empower and encourage minority groups. Participation in an industry focused LGBT+ mentoring programme is a quantifiable way of increasing organisational commitment to the community and another way for our industry to work together.

15 November 2021

The Pensions Ombudsman: journey so far and future plans

It is an understatement to say that the last 18 months have been challenging as we adapted to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, during 2020/21 we closed 4,853 complaints, representing an increase of almost 6%, when compared to 2019/20.

15 November 2021

Getting small to medium sized schemes ready for buyout

The Pension Schemes Act 2021 has put in place the legislative framework for the new defined benefit (DB) scheme funding regime, which will include the requirement for trustees to set a long-term objective (LTO) for their scheme. For many trustees, the LTO will still mean buy-out.

08 October 2021

Governance – what can we learn from Master Trusts?

Since the modern day Master Trust was first established in 2012, they have become a phenomenon and are now amongst the most popular form of Defined Contribution (DC) Pensions Savings. One of the key factors to their success has been the governance structure underpinning them. From The Pension Regulator’s authorisation and supervision regime, to the efficient operation of the Board, Master Trusts have proved that strong governance does lead to better outcomes. This article explores the key learnings from Master Trusts and whether these principles can be applied to other pension schemes.

08 October 2021

Responsible investment beyond the coronavirus

How the investment community can help advance the environmental gains that have come out of COVID-19

08 October 2021

PMI Scotland Seminar - the new normal?

On 4 August 2021, the PMI Scotland Regional group held a webinar to discuss ‘the new normal’ for the financial services sector in Scotland, in light of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Four panellists lead the discussions.

Full magazine editions

08 June 2018

Pensions Aspects June 2018

Pegs and holes. Read the latest issue on whether the traditional categories are right for today’s modern membership?

11 May 2018

Pensions Aspects May 2018

The opening of Pandora’s box. Read the latest issue on how schemes are investing in order to keep up with the demand for transfers.

05 April 2018

Pensions Aspects April 2018

A false sense of security? Read the latest issue on GDPR and Cyber security: how robust is your approach?

09 March 2018

Pensions Aspects March 2018

Protecting members from the pensions vultures. Read the latest issue on pension fund governance and trusteeship.

02 February 2018

Pensions Aspects February 2018

Sustainable pensions. Read the latest issue on taming the four horsemen of DB pensions.

05 January 2018

Pensions Aspects January 2018

New year, new us, new you! Read the latest issue on a career for generations, the FS professional standard approved and PMI professionalism and governance.