Features in 2009

How the 2012 pension reforms are taking shape

Issued: August 2009

The 2012 reforms bring potentially the biggest changes to UK pensions since the State Pension was introduced 100 years ago.

Thinking About The Big Pension Change In 2012

Issued: June 2009

Are you on track for 2012 – no, not for the London Olympics but for the Government’s solution to the Pensions Crisis? The world of pensions does not stand still for long. The pace of change has accelerated in recent years with new pensions legislation now almost a yearly occurrence.

A tale of two pension scheme models

Issued: May 2009

When talking about defined contribution (DC) pensions, both types, at their best, do the same thing – provide a good risk-managed return for members’ and employers’ money.

Reviewing defined-benefit pensions

Issued: February 2009

Years ago, your organisation set up a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme to look after employees in their retirement. The scheme was closed to new members to reduce costs and risks, but this hasn’t solved the problem. Costs are increasing, scheme trustees are difficult to find and the funding and investment risks have worsened. Sound familiar? This article outlines some options for dealing with ‘legacy’ DB pension schemes. 

Raising awareness of the benefits package

Issued: January 2009

When it comes to pay review and salary levels it’s all too easy for employees to focus on their salary and to overlook the value of all of their other benefits.

Help us reduce your Insurance Levies

Issued: January 2009

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is an insurance scheme providing compensation to members when their employer becomes insolvent and their defined benefit pension scheme doesn’t have enough money to pay out their benefits.