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Are you planning for your endgame? If so, you might want to put your scheme governance under the microscope…
3 Jul 2023
MusingsAlmost every day brings another announcement in the pensions press where a pension scheme has insured some, or all, of its benefits. There are quotes about the effort that has gone into securing the deal, along with a long list of advisers involved in making it happen. Whilst it’s not talked about in the laudatory and congratulatory press releases, governance is key to making sure that a pension scheme is successful in achieving its endgame.
Why do trustee boards use outsourced pension management?
3 Jul 2023
MusingsHas the role of pensions managers become a last man standing role? With DB schemes heading into decline, but regulatory requirements increasing, how can trustee boards deliver robust and compliant pensions management? Here are some of the key benefits of having outsourced pensions management.
Blinded by the lights: How Trustee Boards keep pension schemes efficient and secure is changing, but some things never change
3 Jul 2023
MusingsAs cyber steals the headlines on pensions admin, how can trustee boards balance the urgent issues with the important to make sure they’re getting the best possible value and service from their third party administrator? See our thoughts on key areas for consideration to help maintain focus.
Getting ready for the Code - Continuity and contingency planning
2 Feb 2023
MusingsThe eighth article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a practical look at continuity and contingency planning, how to plan for and respond when things go wrong.
Getting Ready for the Code - Risk management function and internal audit
15 Aug 2022
MusingsThe seventh article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a brief look at how the risk management function can add value to your scheme, and the potential value of independent sources of assurance on controls, such as internal audit.
Getting Ready for the Code - Reviewing the ESOG
22 Jun 2022
MusingsThe sixth article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a short practical look at how to get the most out of your ESOG review.
Getting Ready for the Code - Effective Reporting
24 May 2022
MusingsThe fifth article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a practical look at how to get the most out of your risk and control reporting.
Pensions Dashboards; how to make best use of the reset
15 May 2022
MusingsWhilst the Pension Dashboard Programme is being reset, there is a great opportunity to get ahead. All schemes will have to connect, and if you delay now, you will find yourself in a queue, rushing to complete the work as the final deadline approaches. That will cost more and increase the chances of upsetting TPR. In this article, we have set out some ideas for making the most of the time afforded by the reset.
Getting Ready for the Code - Sources of assurance
21 Apr 2022
MusingsThe fourth article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a a practical look at your sources of assurance.
Getting ready for the Code - Understanding your controls and their effectiveness
8 Mar 2022
MusingsThe third article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a practical look at understanding your controls and their effectiveness.
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