Deferred members of defined contribution (DC) schemes can cost sponsoring employers anywhere between £35 to £94 each a year, according to new research.

“We are long-term investors.” “Short-term market movements do not bother us.” “We’ve weathered other stock market falls before.” This is still the prevailing opinion from pension funds when reacting to the current crises in markets. However, there is a growing difference of opinion from many who believe this is not good enough.

Buyback schemes that could have given some members of the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) close to 100% of the original pensions, have been abolished.

Pension ombudsman cases are being completed quicker than ever before, according to the latest pensions ombudsman report.

A 16-month black hole of lost death data could cause problems for schemes actively trying to prevent fraud.

Pension schemes must do more to improve governance with better documentation and record-keeping, according to the Pensions Regulator.

Independent advisers are anticipating a surge in business as local authorities scramble to fall in line with best practice guidelines on investment advice.

Two out of five final salary schemes expect to close to future accrual within the next decade, according to Watson Wyatt.

Unions are seeking to stall pension fund investment in private equity where it leads to acquisitions that bring job losses.

“Am I alone in sensing an ever-increasing abundance of surveys telling us private sector defined benefit (DB) schemes are even more of an endangered species now than they were a few years ago?

Fund managers Schroders and Capital International are to see their equity mandates slashed by a UK council pension fund, following performance concerns.

The charging structure will affect the viability and sustainability of the scheme, and it may have an impact on scheme participation

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has slammed the proposals on the financial reporting of pensions for not operating in the real world.

Fiduciary management has proved profitable this year, with Psolve reporting equity-beating returns of 12%.

Hedge funds have hardly been hitting the ball out of the park in terms of performance, but the fact they are making money is beneficial

Hermes has taken a key step in its strategy to reinvent itself as a multi-boutique by creating a partnership structure for its focus funds team.

F&C Investments has moved significantly overweight in India within its global emerging markets portfolio, after index falls of 35% since January.

Analysis: Should actuarial and investment advice be split up? There’s no one rule on this according to the big actuarial firms, says Charlie Thomas

In my first job, one of my tasks was to analyse motor insurance statistics. I was one of the boffins trying to apply some kind of statistical methodology to motor insurance – then regarded as one of the easiest general insurance classes to understand.

A named contact in a company can help maintain faith in an organisation

Despite widespread changes in the investment market-place over the last 10 years, the LGPS has failed to amend its regulations to reflect this shift

As pension fund assets shift, they need to evolve their shareholder engagement, says Tom Powdrill

If quarterly reviews and annual reports leave you feeling like you’re living life in the slow lane, take up drag racing, where quarter-of-a-mile races can finish in under five seconds.

In this month’s Trusty 30 survey, PW looks at whether schemes should be looking to divert investment into alternatives from equities

Watson Wyatt has acquired a wide range of investment expertise to meet growing demand for its investment consultancy service.