Pensions Aspects Magazine

Pensions Aspects is one of the UK’s leading pensions magazines, published bi-monthly by the PMI in collaboration with some of the most respected organisations in pensions and finance. We bring you fresh insights, expert analysis, and real-world case studies on finance, inclusion and diversity, pension trusteeship, digital transformation, cybersecurity, governance, and much more. As our flagship publication, Pensions Aspects keeps you informed on the issues that shape our industry, from policy developments and regulatory changes to emerging best practices. More than just a magazine, Pensions Aspects is a space for meaningful conversations. By bringing together thought leaders and industry experts, we help drive innovation and progress in pensions and financial wellbeing. Pensions Aspects is shared with over 4,000 PMI members each year, providing essential member resources, exam updates, industry news, and exclusive interviews—all in one place.

Pension dashboards – some key questions for you
16 July 2021

Pension dashboards – some key questions for you

The steady march towards pension dashboards continues in earnest, with some significant milestones over the past six months. These include the Pension Schemes Act 2021¹ receiving Royal Assent, the Pension Dashboard Programme (PDP) publishing its data standards guide²  in December and, more recently, its architecture brief for suppliers³ and call for input⁴ on the proposed ‘staging’ of a gradual rollout.

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Pensions policy: bringing tomorrow’s challenges to today’s debate
16 July 2021

Pensions policy: bringing tomorrow’s challenges to today’s debate

Encouraging people to take a long-term view on pensions planning can be challenging. Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Team discuss how a positive impact could be achieved for all generations saving for their retirement by accelerating policy initiatives in progress.

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What’s happening in the bulk annuity market?
16 July 2021

What’s happening in the bulk annuity market?

Despite the unprecedented times we have seen over the last 18 months the bulk annuity market continues to be a hub of activity. In actual fact, 2020 was the second largest year on record for the bulk annuity market and the pipeline for 2021 suggests we will see similar volumes this year.

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Dashboard: demystifying Government Pension Strategy and Policy
16 July 2021

Dashboard: demystifying Government Pension Strategy and Policy

A cross section of practitioners recently described the pensions industry in mainly downbeat adjectives1. Two of the more common ones were confused and complicated. Clearly, not all is well. In the context of the Pensions Dashboard, Michael Nicolaou outlines some issues and highlights the key challenge facing the industry.

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Putting savers at the heart of all we do
16 July 2021

Putting savers at the heart of all we do

Here David Fairs gives an update on recent activity from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and highlights how TPR has responded clearly, quickly and decisively to change so that workplace pensions work for all savers

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The challenges from uncertainty and risk, and the role of insurance
16 July 2021

The challenges from uncertainty and risk, and the role of insurance

Pension Trustee Liability insurance (PTL) was, for many years, regarded as a dull but necessary part of running a scheme. But seemingly overnight, this has changed dramatically. Trustees and their advisors now recognise the vital role that PTL can play in managing risks in today’s fast-moving pensions environment, as trustees manage compliance and residual risks when schemes move into winding-up.

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