Tag: MNts

16
Jul

Lay trustees still have a role to play in scheme governance

Written by Johnathan Stapleton – Editor, Professional Pensions The Pensions Regulator’s consultation on scheme governance ups the watchdog’s long-running campaign to improve the standards of trusteeship. But, this time, it seems to be taking an incredibly tough line, particularly on small schemes. As TPR executive director David Fairs explains on page 20: “Many smaller schemes are simply not good enough…

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10
Jul

MNTs of ‘highest importance’ to pension boards – Dromey

Written by Theo Andrew – Pensions Age Labour Shadow Pension Minister, Jack Dromey, has said having a member-nominated trustee (MNT) on all pension boards is “of the highest importance”. Speaking at the Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) Summer Conference last week (5 July), Dromey said that a Labour government would push for stronger member representation, in a time of

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8
Jul

Labour throws weight behind MNTs

Written by Sandra Wolf- Mallowstreet Labour’s shadow pensions minister, Jack Dromey, is championing the role of member representatives on pension schemes just as the Pensions Regulator is stepping up efforts to get professional trustees on more boards.  Speaking at the AMNT’s Summer Conference on Thursday, Dromey also wants to see the establishment of a “fiduciary college” within a university to serve

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19
Jan

Barnett Waddingham DB Trustee Training | London

With an increased focus from The Pensions Regulator on governance standards, it is essential for trustees to have suitable and regular training. Our comprehensive training programme effectively guides trustees, who are responsible for managing defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, through the fundamental issues highlighted in The Pensions Regulator’s ‘Scope Guidance’. This one-day course provides both new trustees, and those seeking a

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19
Jan

Barnett Waddingham DB Trustee Training | Leeds

With an increased focus from The Pensions Regulator on governance standards, it is essential for trustees to have suitable and regular training. Our comprehensive training programme effectively guides trustees, who are responsible for managing defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, through the fundamental issues highlighted in The Pensions Regulator’s ‘Scope Guidance’. This one-day course provides both new trustees, and those seeking a

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19
Jan

Barnett Waddingham DB Trustee Training | London

With an increased focus from The Pensions Regulator on governance standards, it is essential for trustees to have suitable and regular training. Our comprehensive training programme effectively guides trustees, who are responsible for managing defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, through the fundamental issues highlighted in The Pensions Regulator’s ‘Scope Guidance’. This one-day course provides both new trustees, and those seeking a

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9
Jan

LCP DC and Financial Wellbeing Conference 2019

In its sixth year, we will be delving into the complete financial outlook for employees and pension scheme members, everything from pensions to alternative savings ideas, and how we can help them to feel more in control. This event will be informative for both employer sponsors and trustees. We’d love you to join us on Tuesday 19 March at the St

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18
Dec

Fit for the future: TUC Pensions Conference 2019

The event provides trade unionists, and those interested in a trade union perspective on pensions, with an opportunity to consider how well pension schemes, and the wider pensions system, is catering for members’ needs. There will also be practical sessions for trustees and others. Keynote speakers this year include: • Pensions Minister Guy Opperman • Debora Price, Professor of Social Gerontology at

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17
May

AMNT September Conference at Columbia Threadneedle

Register here for your free place.