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.

11 September 2020

Clear measurable objectives are needed in the fight for better DC outcomes

Pensions adequacy for Defined Contribution (DC) members saving for retirement continues to be a major issue despite industry developments in recent years. A Master Trust is often seen as a simple, all-in-one solution to DC pension provision, with scale and independent governance seen as key to delivering a better outcome for members. However, choosing the right Master Trust is hard, not only due to subtle differences between them, but largely as delayed gratification makes it unclear whether the ’right’ choice has been made until members retire.

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11 September 2020

CDC – the what, the how, the myths

With Royal Assent of the Pension Schemes Bill expected by the end of 2020, Collective Money Purchase – commonly known as Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) – schemes will become a reality.

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11 September 2020

Pensions Aspects September 2020

Defined contribution considerations. Read the latest issue on maintaining composure
in a state of flux.

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11 September 2020

The benefits of online learning with the PMI during lockdown

With the nation working from home, it has been a big change for most. Adapting to a new environment is never easy and adapting in a time like this feels even stranger.

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11 September 2020

Responsible investing in DC: moving towards the new normal

It cannot have escaped anyone’s attention that, in the last few years, how to consider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors and invest responsibly has become one of the talked about challenges facing Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes.

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17 July 2020

Effective stewardship across asset classes

Responsible investment means more than avoiding harmful sectors and seeking out sustainable opportunities elsewhere. Active managers should use their influence as stewards of capital to encourage positive change through engagement and voting. With this in mind, we consider what effective stewardship means across the asset classes most appropriate to pension fund trustees.

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