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Policy Lead for LGPS and DB Tiffany Tsang reports from our recent Local Authority Conference on the four things Local Authorities should be thinking about. There has been rapid change within the LGPS in the last few years and much has... Read more
New tools helping pension schemes deliver greater value for money for millions of savers have been launched today (21 May) by the Cost Transparency Initiative. The new standards comprise of templates and guidance for asset managers &n... Read more
PLSA Chair Richard Butcher welcomes members to our 2019 Local Authority conference, setting out the PLSA view on the key themes for the conference and looking ahead to an exciting and varied programme. Good morning ladies and gentleme... Read more
The new Money and Pensions Service (MAPS) was launched on 8th April. Craig Rimmer, Policy Lead for Mastertrusts at the PLSA takes a closer look. How do we get financial health to be taken as seriously as physical and mental health are... Read more
Focus on four themes: well-run schemes; effective engagement; adequate contributions; and consolidation Committees formed for defined benefit schemes, defined contribution schemes, local authority schemes and master trusts Expert Ref... Read more
Best practice still the exception, not the rule Many companies fail to disclose issues beyond minimum statutory requirements Overwhelming majority of companies provide only positive information Meaningful reporting on issues such as ... Read more
The Government needs to provide a coherent framework for defined contribution (DC) scheme investment, the PLSA has stated today (Monday). The call comes as part of its response to the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) consul... Read more
Richard Butcher, Chair of the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) will deliver his Chair’s introductory speech at the PLSA’s Investment Conference on Wednesday 6 March, in Edinburgh. Mr Butcher will use his ... Read more
Head of Membership Engagement James Walsh shares the good news that pensions exemption from clearing is set to continue post-Brexit. You might have seen a report in today's Financial Times (paywall applies, but you can register fo... Read more
By Joe Dabrowski, Head of DB, LGPS, and standards at the PLSA. Aside from the constant, almost deafening chatter surrounding Brexit, the Department for Work and Pensions consultation on defined benefit consolidation – or superfu... Read more