Value for money

The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) powers to authorise master trusts will be the "cornerstone" of its drive to consolidate the defined contribution (DC) market according to Andrew Warwick-Thompson.

The AE review is considering bringing transaction costs into the DC charge cap, but such a move could lead to perverse behaviour that is not in members' best interests. Stephanie Baxter explores the arguments

A DCIF report raises concerns about lack of investment choice in master trusts and difficulties in distinguishing between providers. Michael Klimes explores the details

The fallout from the British Home Stores (BHS) saga and the government's forthcoming crackdown on scams will be some of the biggest topics in pensions next year.

The process of appointing a policy holder to an independent governance committee (IGC) is a long and complex process according to Royal London.

Royal London has appointed a customer representative to its independent governance committee (IGC) in what it claims is the first move of its kind in the industry.

Independent Governance Committees (IGCs) and trustee boards must not fall into the trap of believing value for money is solely about what is measurable according to Ian Pittaway.

There has long been a debate about which investment strategy, whether active or passive, delivers the best value for money. Michael Klimes looks at how trustees can find the best strategy

This week we want to know if people should be able to use their pensions to buy homes and if fears that NEST will become a monopoly are justified.

Independent Governance Committees (IGCs) have joined forces to better understand what value for money means for scheme members.