Recently added articles from Pensions Week:
This week: Liechtenstein calling.
Dec 14, 2009 ... Byline: David Rowley - Editor If you're stuck for Christmas stocking filler ideas, there's a very funny little book out entitled Obama's Blackberry, which is full of imaginary and irreverent conversations between President Barack Obama and world leaders, plus sundry key US ...
News: Norgrove censured for ETV negativity.
Dec 14, 2009 ... Byline: Charlie Kirby The regulator's presumption that all enhanced transfer values (ETVs) are not in the best interest of scheme members has been widely criticised. Speaking at a National Association of Pension Funds conference last week, Pensions Regulator chairman ...
News: No conflicts data, admits regulator.
Dec 14, 2009 ... Byline: James Redgrave The Pensions Regulator has "no formal process" for dealing with conflicts of interest between schemes and sponsoring companies, it has admitted. The issue of financial directors holding positions on boards of trustees has gained prominence, ...
News: Ombudsman told to obey all legal time constraints.
Dec 14, 2009 ... Byline: Charlie Kirby The pensions ombudsman has been ordered to abide by the time limits applicable to all courts, following a High Court ruling. In May 2009, the deputy ombudsman determined a case that fell outside of the usual time limit of 15 years for legal ...
News: Royal Mail plan deficit to hit GBP10bn in 2010.
Dec 14, 2009 ... Byline: Nick Reeve The Royal Mail Pension Plan (RMPP) expects its deficit to exceed GBP10bn after the next scheme valuation, according to Royal Mail's latest financial report. The valuation, based on data from March 31, 2009, will not be completed until the new year, ...