Analysis

The FCA's eagerly anticipated final report of its asset management market study suggests an investigation of the investment consulting market, James Phillips reports.

Kim Kaveh asks if the benefits of matching contributions are being communicated sufficiently.

The government suffered a major High Court defeat after guidance forcing the LGPS to invest in line with UK foreign policy was deemed unlawful. Stephanie Baxter finds it could have far-reaching consequences.

Proposals to modernise processes around transfers have received support but miss some key points, writes Michael Klimes

The Pensions Institute argues RAA processes should be streamlined and trustees should be able to reduce benefits in a bid to help those struggling with deficits, James Phillips reports.

The most important characteristics in advisers differ by scheme size, but the approach to investment is not overly dissimilar, James Phillips writes

Schemes have had a windfall gain by not hedging currency risk. Stephanie Baxter asks whether schemes should now begin to hedge to protect members

While the government moots allowing schemes to swap indices when rules are rigid, James Phillips explores whether a new index could end the debate

Michael Klimes asks if the tools that companies use to help staff understand pensions and finance are sufficient

Michael Klimes asks if guidance which recommends scheme deeds and rules be consolidated into one document at least every five years, should be a regulatory requirement.