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Current edition: Winter 2024

Viewpoint

The official journal of the PLSA

Current edition: Summer 2024

Viewpoint

The official journal of the PLSA

Read selected articles from our member magazine below or browse the current issue online. Back issues are available in our member area.

Welcome to the second edition of Viewpoint for 2024, which – as well as covering the latest pensions news – reveals a very exciting development for members: the launch of the new member area of the PLSA website. “Technology is best wh... Read more
The PLSA’s Local Groups, operating throughout the UK, are the place for members to build regional networks, share experiences, gain insight and enhance CPD hours. On 24 November 2023 the PLSA London Regional Groups were privileged to ... Read more
Why should pension schemes take account of DE&I in their investment strategies? Sarah Smart: Diverse perspectives, skills and experiences on the trustee board support robust decision-making. Through effective DE&I, trustees are better... Read more
Hetty Hughes, Manager, Long-Term Savings, Association of British Insurers (ABI) Hetty Hughes Why did the ABI commit to the Better Pensions Charter? To help everyone save for their future and enjoy the best possible retirement, it’s im... Read more
‘Pensions and Growth’, ‘Productive Finance’, ‘Private Market Investment’ – however you refer to it, over the last year we have seen the government ramp up its call for pension schemes to play a bigger role in providing additional capi... Read more
Paul Johnson What are some of the biggest macroeconomic trends that will affect pension schemes this year? Firstly, we’ve got lots of macroeconomic uncertainty at present, including the situation in the Middle East, the effect on ship... Read more
Solving the issue that current policy settings do not promote people saving what they need to enjoy a decent retirement is the priority challenge for the PLSA, and indeed the pensions industry, today. The PLSA has dedicated a large am... Read more
For some time now there has been growing interest in the future of defined benefit (DB) schemes – from government, regulators, insurers, investment managers, consultants, and other interested parties. Current private sector DB landsca... Read more
Liz Graham How did you become involved with the PLSA’s Yorkshire Local Group? I’ve been a pensions lawyer for 30 years, and right from an early stage in my career I was encouraged to get involved with local groups, both in Yorkshire w... Read more
Our panellists: Chris Curry – Director, Pensions Policy InstituteGregg McClymont – Executive Director, Public Affairs, IFM Steve Webb – Partner, LCPCarol Young – Group Chief Executive, USS What do you think will be the two biggest cha... Read more