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BoE MPC vote could spell danger for pension schemes


By Jack Gray

The Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) vote, which saw members voting to cut interest rates, could mean a difficult 12 months for pension schemes.

In the first vote in three years, two out of nine members of the MPC voted to reduce interest rates by 0.25 per cent after the BoE predicted slower long-term growth than expected


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Pension reform urged as self-employed and older workers increase

Industry professionals have called for reform in the way people save for retirement as the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed an increase in self-employed and older workers
Master trusts could save schemes 20%

Defined contribution pension schemes moving to master trusts could see cost savings of up to 20 per cent, according to analysis by Hymans Robertson

PPF 7800 deficit falls by £45bn in October

The combined deficit of the schemes in the PPF 7800 Index fell by £45.4bn over the course of October to £103.6bn, compared to £149bn at the end of September
Non-AE workers continue to outweigh enrolled workers

The number of workers newly auto-enrolled into a workplace pension scheme continues to be outweighed by the number of those not enrolled, according to the latest statistics from The Pensions Regulator (TPR)

Charity scheme trustee prosecuted for £250,000 fraud

The head of a charity and trustee of its pension scheme has admitted defrauding the scheme out of more than £250,000
New solutions needed to address ‘gig economy and younger employees’ pensions – ACA

There is a growing demand for greater flexibility around savings and pension products, specifically amongst younger employees and those within the gig economy, the Association for Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has said


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Is there anybody there?

David Adams finds out whether parliament is still listening to the needs of the

pensions industry

Dream machine

The use of automation to carry out tasks within the industry is increasing, particularly for DC pensions, but will we get to a point where human input is no longer needed, or is that the stuff of dreams?

New frontiers

Sara Benwell considers examples of how communications initiatives are pushing the boundaries of member interest

Style drift

Elizabeth Pfeuti explores whether pension funds are becoming akin to insurers with their investment strategies

Schneider Electric: A circuit change

Schneider Pension Plan’s trustee board chair, Rodney Turtle, and pensions manager, Jerry Gandhi, speak to Natalie Tuck about the journey of switching from a traditional manager mix to a single fiduciary manager

How the right fiduciary approach can help

The benefits of partnering with the right fiduciary manager

You’re only as young as you feel

Laura Blows explores the difference between chronological and biological age, and how knowing members’ biological ages may affect the pensions industry

Sustainably different

Due to its member-owned business structure, the Co-op operates its schemes differently to most, with a particular focus on sustainable investing. Jack Gray speaks to Co-op pensions investment and risk manager, James Giles, about the schemes’ funding levels, environmental, social and governance investment goals, and de-risking strategies

Feeling the benefit

John Devine explains the importance of companies regularly monitoring the retirement saving vehicle they select for their staff

Changing tracks

Default funds don’t often get good press, whether that be for varying levels of returns across the industry, or the lack of diversification of assets within them. Natalie Tuck examines the problems with default funds and how they can be improved

Gaining momentum

Sean Farrell explores the growing trend towards consolidation within the pensions sector

A difficult balance

Many schemes with pension deficits continue to pay shareholders dividends that vastly outweigh the amount they pay into their DB schemes to try to bring them out of deficit. Jack Gray investigates whether it is the right thing to do and if there should be stricter regulations to narrow the ratio between dividend payments and deficit contributions

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The modern age
Deputy editor Natalie Tuck chats to the ABI’s Yvonne Braun about her work at the ABI and her thoughts on key pension topics

Stepping into the spotlight
Laura Blows speaks to Laird R. Landmann, group managing director and co-director of fixed income at US-based TCW, about the opportunities TCW can provide for UK pension funds
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