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.

17 July 2020

Is the balance of power over scheme investment changing?

Trustees control investment strategy. That has always been a key factor in trustee-employer negotiations. Whilst trustees have to consult the employer about the contents of the Statement of Investment Principles (SIP), they do not have to agree investment matters with the employer. In fact, legislation currently states that investment powers cannot be restricted by requiring employer consent. But is that all about to change?

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17 July 2020

Testing times

The COVID-19 driven crash across return-seeking assets and subsequent bounce (at least at the time of writing), have provided a serious test of pension schemes’ investment strategies. The investment performance across Defined Benefit (DB) schemes has been mixed. As with any crisis – albeit we may still be in the early stages of this one – we can take away some useful lessons.

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17 July 2020

PMI GMP Webinar: grasp the nettle

Here are the key takeaways from a PMI webinar on the prickly subject of GMP equalisation. Report by Stephanie Hawthorne

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17 July 2020

Pension Scheme Reporting in the context of COVID-19

ICAS, ICAEW and PRAG have published new joint guidance on pension scheme reports and financial statements, and related matters in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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17 July 2020

TPR continues to support trustees as they navigate the challenges ahead

We are continuing to listen and talk to trustees as they navigate these unprecedented times.

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17 July 2020

Don’t de-risk for the sake of it: the role of covenant in setting journey plans

High profile pension scandals and insolvencies, increasing select committee focus, and years of guidance from the Pensions Regulator (TPR) all point towards a regime of increased prudence in Defined Benefit (DB) pensions strategies. This new regulatory paradigm was meant to become reality in 2020 with a new funding Code of Practice from TPR backed up by increased powers from the Pension Schemes Bill. But the COVID-19 pandemic is now putting the industry in a difficult position.

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