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What's happening and what matters
9-10 MARCH | ONLINE
ESG CONFERENCE 2022: PENSIONS, PEOPLE, PLANET
Global emergencies, inequalities and scandals are fuelling the transition to responsible investment. Pensions can be a force for positive change. But how can schemes deliver what’s needed of them on behalf of savers, the economy and the world at large?
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Member Benefit
Viewpoint Magazine
On the cover: climate change and COP26. We report on the international community’s latest attempt to solve the world’s environmental problems – and what it means for pensions.
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MEMBER BENEFIT
ESG MADE SIMPLE
This new addition to our popular 'Made Simple' series explains ESG as an investment concept and shows how it can be integrated into the investment strategy and oversight of pension schemes.
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Member Benefit
Responsible Investment Hub
ESG and Responsible Investment have become a priority for pension schemes and investment managers, so we've created a one-stop-shop for PLSA members looking for resources and information.
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2 FEBRUARY | ONLINE ROUNDTABLE
PREPARING FOR A BULK ANNUITY TRANSACTION
A bulk annuity transaction can be the solution for defined benefit pension scheme trustees and sponsors looking to de-risk their scheme. This session is the ideal opportunity to discuss and share ideas with a small group of your peers.
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Recently Launched
Thought Leadership Library
The PLSA brings you a curated selection of the best thought leadership content produced by our partners from across the industry.
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17 Feb 2022 | Online
TRUSTEESHIP – PART 1: THE THEORY
Our expert trainers take trustees with less than 12 months’ experience, including no experience at all, through how pension schemes work, what is expected of them and how to apply good scheme governance.
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NEWS View all
Relying on Pension Wise not enough to protect savers from poor retirement decisions
PLSA
18 January 2022
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) agrees with the Work and Pensions Select Committee’s findings that savers are not receiving enough support from Government and regulators to make good decisions at retirement. Howev...
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PLSA says any Charge Cap changes must improve member outcomes
PLSA
18 January 2022
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) see no case for removing performance fees from the Defined Contribution (DC) Charge Cap, arguing that any potential changes must demonstrate a positive impact on members’ outcomes.T...
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PLSA says Stronger Nudge proposals still not fit for purpose
PLSA
17 January 2022
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has said that amendments to Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) proposals for the Stronger Nudge don’t go far enough.Joe Dabrowski, Deputy Director of Policy, PLSA, said: “The P...
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Improving pension adequacy tops PLSA policy priorities
PLSA
13 January 2022
Advocating for a policy regime under which most people are likely to have an adequate income in retirement, with a specific focus on expanding the scope and level of automatic enrolment, is the top strategic policy objective for the P...
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REFLECTIONS FROM COP 26
Karen Hurst, Senior Policy Advisor
18 November 2021
Karen Hurst reports on the highlights from the recent Glasgow event, and reflects on what it means for the pensions industry.
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ALL ABOUT OUR TRUSTEE TRAINING
Kate Hadley, Director of Events
20 December 2021
The PLSA's popular sessions will stand any trustee in good stead, says Kate Hadley
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PENSION DASHBOARDS WILL CLEAR FOG OF UNCERTAINTY FOR SAVERS
Nigel Peaple, Director of Policy & Advocacy
29 June 2021
How many of us really know what we have in our pension pots? Well, Pensions Dashboards will soon make it much easier to find out states Nigel Peaple, Director Policy & Advocacy...
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VIEWPOINT ESG SERIES: 'G' - IS FOR GOVERNANCE
Maggie Williams
30 June 2021
Good, long-term returns can only come from companies that are well governed. Board behaviour, executive pay, company purpose and reputational risk management are just some of the factors that define the ‘G’ of ESG...
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