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Why do trustee boards use outsourced pension management?

3 Jul 2023

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Has 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.

Are you planning for your endgame? If so, you might want to put your scheme governance under the microscope…

3 Jul 2023

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Almost 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.

Getting ready for the Code - Continuity and contingency planning

2 Feb 2023

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The 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

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The 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

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The 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

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The 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.

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