FirstGroup

This week's top stories include regulations which could see master trusts paying up to £67,000 for authorisation and the University of Warwick's vice-chancellor attacking Universities Superannuation Scheme closure plans.

Transport operator FirstGroup has consolidated its pension scheme assets within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in what is believed to be the first move of its kind.

Jonathan Stapleton asks three leading employers about the changes they are making to DC investment strategies in light of the pension flexibilities and charge cap which will come into force in April.

Jonathan Stapleton asks three leading DC scheme managers about the changes they are making to DC investment strategies in light of the pension flexibilities and charge cap which will come into force in April.

FirstGroup has more than 120,000 employees worldwide and it is John Chilman's job to ensure their pensions and benefits are taken care of. Owain Thomas reviews the main points from his PBUK keynote session.

First UK Bus has discontinued its use of an outsourced call centre for its employees being auto-enrolled after it received a low volume of calls.

Auto-enrolment begins for the largest companies this month and will involve many more over the coming year. Julia Rampen explores how companies are preparing for their big day.

First Group has developed its own solution for managing auto-enrolment data. Julia Rampen speaks to pensions and reward director John Chilman about the details.

FirstGroup has changed the accrual rates of its career average scheme and will introduce a defined contribution scheme for auto-enrolment.