master trusts

The debate over consolidation often cites regulatory hurdles, but perhaps trustees are the biggest issue, James Phillips writes

Respondents say watchdog needs more ammunition to stop corporate transactions that put schemes at risk.

Mike Ramsey reflects on the government's Green Paper.

This week we want to know if TPR is becoming more heavy-handed and whether its new investment guidance will help defined benefit trustees set better investment strategies.

Labour has accused The Pensions Regulator (TPR) of being too passive in improving member representation in master trust governance.

Willis Towers Watson's master trust, LifeSight, has been added to The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) master trust assurance list.

Master trusts will face a new tax registration process aimed at boosting savers' protection and aligning it with the incoming authorisation process.

A supermajority of pensions buzz respondents rebuked a suggestion that all defined benefit (DB) schemes should be merged into one.

The government should clarify how failing master trusts can be wound up and taken over to ensure members are not left in limbo, according to Adrian Boulding.

Master trusts are increasingly becoming the defined contribution (DC) vehicle of choice for FTSE 350 companies as they ditch trust-based schemes.