Nimble footwork enables small schemes to compete with the big boys in the buyout market, says Stephanie Hawthorne.
Industry experts do not agree member engagement and data quality are priorities, according to research by networking site Mallowstreet.
The Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) has called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to respond to a complaint it made in May regarding investment stewardship.
Regulatory efforts to drive up the standards of trustees must not forget the unique skills and understanding of members that MNTs can provide, says David Weeks
Member-nominated trustees may not be feasible for master trusts, but representatives could improve communication with members, says Barry Parr
Professionalisation of trustee boards remains on the agenda as the regulator asks the industry whether they should be mandatory. James Phillips explores the latest consultation.
Shadow pensions minister Jack Dromey has called for a fiduciary college within a university to serve for member-nominated trustee (MNT) training, amid the regulator's increased calls for professionalism.
While greater consideration of ESG is boosting impressions of UK pension funds, Brexit is dampening investor confidence, notes David Weeks.
The majority of fund managers do not have voting policies or guidelines on climate-related risks and diversity, an Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) survey has found.
The Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) has announced its training programme has been accredited and it will now be able to issue Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificates.