TPO orders Northumbria Police to reinstate pension liberation victim’s pension

The Pensions Ombudsman has ordered Northumbria Police to reinstate a pension liberation victim’s pension, as it ruled that the authority did not take the necessary steps to prevent the transfer.

Following an investigation the Ombudsman concluded that if the authority had performed its duties correctly, then Mr N, would not have transferred out of the scheme

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TPR steps up frontline regulation activity; powers used 358 times in Q2

The Pensions Regulator has stepped up the use of its enforcement powers for frontline regulation, with 10 per cent of the total number of times it has used its powers since April 2014 being in the last quarter

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Just Group acquires majority in Corinthian Pension Consulting

Just Group has acquired a 75 per cent shareholding in the holding company of Corinthian Pension Consulting in a bid to run bulk member option exercises

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News in brief 17 August

The latest news in brief and mandates from the past seven days

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Accountant admits to deliberately misleading TPR

An accountant has admitted to providing false information to The Pensions Regulator, telling them that staff at a London cafe were enrolled into a pension scheme

BMA tells Treasury to rethink pension tax relief amid NHS ‘recruitment crisis’

The British Medical Association has urged the Treasury to review pensions tax relief rules, as the current rules risk “deepening the recruitment crisis in general practice”

Royal London tells govt to ‘put consumer first’ in dashboard plea

The CEO of Royal London, Phil Loney, has urged the government to save the pensions dashboard and “put the consumers first”

56% of asset managers unprepared to meet DC transaction cost year-end deadline

Over half of asset managers believe they will not be able to provide full transaction costs for defined contribution trustees in time for the March 2019 year-end statements, according to research by LCP

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Longevity improvements and regime shifts

Tim Gordon considers the slowdown in longevity rates and how pension funds can use these findings

Rising tide

Laura Blows looks at the flood of ESG conversations within the pension fund industry, and whether it is really changing the investment landscape

The ombudsman’s vision

Since taking on the role in 2015, Pensions Ombudsman Anthony Arter has overhauled the way the service works, implementing his own vision. Natalie Tuck speaks to him about the role and the cases TPO deals with

Spotlight: Overseas

We explore the pensions systems within the largest global pension markets: Australia, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the USA

Generation game

The media is full of stories about generational conflict. David Adams asks if the UK pensions system really does treat younger workers unfairly, or if there are more productive ways to think about changes that will help deliver a more comfortable retirement for everyone

Building bridges

With record numbers of employees in master trusts, the relationship between employers and scheme members can become distanced. Talya Misiri questions the impact of this and what employers can do to plug the gap between employer-member relations

A noticeable difference

Andrew Williams considers how best to measure the impact of ESG investment strategies

Broadening horizons

Sandra Haurant explores why pension funds are increasingly investing in emerging markets, and the different ways that they are doing so

Rules for all

Pensions Age asks the industry which international regulations are having a significant impact on UK pension funds

Hard labour

Modern working practices – from the rise of the gig economy to phased retirement – mean traditional pension products are becoming a poor fi t for many people. Alastair O’Dell investigates the innovations taking place to meet emerging needs

Primary purpose

Having succeeded in getting financial education included in the National Curriculum, the sector is now gathering evidence to argue that money management lessons should start even earlier – at primary school. Andy Knaggs discovers how the case is being made

Lessons from the other side

Following industry debates as to whether there should be some kind of ‘drawdown default’ or if complete freedom and choice should be maintained at decumulation, Laura Blows looks at the experience of those implementing their freedom and choice to opt out of the default and self-select funds at the

accumulation stage

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Head of Pensions
Posted by Hindmore
Competitive
Central London
Following an internal restructure Hindmore are proud to be exclusively representing our prestigious client in their search for this newly created in-house experienced pensions management position.
Pensions Change Manager
Posted by IPS Group
100,000
Berkshire
• A FTSE 100 Company
• 12 month fixed term contract
• Role will involve high level pensions project management
• Large scale operational change programmes

Contact: Srikant.Vedutla@ipsgroup.co.uk - London Ref:SV135999
Senior DC Pension Consultant
Posted by BranWell Ford
50,000k to £65,000pa
London
Our client has a number of offices UK wide, and we are seeking a regulated EB Consultant to join the team in London, and manage a portfolio of insured DC clients with associated employee benefits and protection.
Pensions Policy and Engagement Manager
Posted by Hindmore
Competitive
Central London
Following an internal restructure Hindmore are proud to be exclusively representing our prestigious client in their search for this newly created in-house experienced pensions management position.
Pensions Administration Team Manager
Posted by Abenefit2u
Dependent on experience and qualifications
Tyne & Wear
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pensions Administration Manager to work within this leading Pensions Consulting firm. You will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of pension administration activities and apply this knowledge to any scheme. You will be involved in a wide range of pension's administration, management and consultancy tasks.

For a confidential discussion please telephone Craig English on 01243 860180 / 07884 493361 or email craig@abenefit2u.com
Independent Trustee Associates & Managers
Posted by IPS Group
All levels up to £90,000 + Bonus
London
• Trusteeship and Secretariat work with top clients
• Diverse, challenging work with ongoing and distressed schemes
• Bright, hungry, technically strong APMI Graduates needed
• Several roles at different levels with excellent prospects

Contact: Andrew.Gartside@ipsgroup.co.uk - London Ref:G135157
Senior Pensions Administrator
Posted by BranWell Ford
To £30,000pa
Hampshire
An opportunity for an experienced senior pensions administrator to join this growing organisation. Reporting to the pensions administration manager you will be responsible for all aspects of pensions administration for a portfolio of both DB and DC pension schemes.
Group Pensions Manager
Posted by Abenefit2u
dependent on experience
West Midlands
Permanent
As the new In-house Group Pensions Manager you will be responsible for developing and delivering the pension strategy, policy and plan for the Group, aligning requirements to the business's financial and HR strategy, whilst maintaining the financial integrity and legal compliance for all Group schemes and businesses.

For a confidential discussion please telephone Dianne Beer on 07747 800740 or email dianne@abenefit2u.com
Head of Engagement - Leading Master Trust
Posted by IPS Group
60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Package
London with agile working
A leading Master Trust is looking for a Head of Engagement to lead on member engagement, communications and client service. Joining the existing leadership team, the role will carry responsibility for raising engagement levels, growing the client base and the full suite of on and off line communications output.
Trustee Services Adviser
Posted by BranWell Ford
28,000 to £32,500pa
Warwickshire
In house opportunity to support the Trustee  Services  Manager in the provision of the secretariat services to the Groups board as well as day to day scheme management. You will work collaboratively within the UK pensions delivery team and as a part of the trustee Team Partnership to deliver a seamless service. 
Actuary
Posted by Abenefit2u
Dependent on experience and qualifications
Berkshire
Permanent
Our client is seeking a Nearly or Newly qualified Actuary with experience of working in the pension's industry, you will have a broad understanding of how UK pension schemes operate including good knowledge of UK Pension's Legislation.

For a confidential discussion please telephone Tasha Davidson on 0208 274 2842 / 07958 958626 or email tasha@abenefit2u.com
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