GMPF learns from member dissatisfaction
The local authority scheme is working with its employers to improve scheme governance and engagement after a pensioner survey highlighted shortfalls
SME scheme profits by shunning diversification
The Tullett Liberty Pension Scheme has turned a £38m deficit into a £24m surplus by changing its investment strategy to focus on high-conviction growth equities
BT poised to plough into farmland for inflation match
The UK’s largest pension fund has set itself a target of investing £1bn in farmland to keep track of inflation, but has struggled to find a suitable investment
Co-op consultation ups member contributions by a third
The UK's largest mutual has boosted the amount of money in its scheme, and avoided a potential £50,000 fine, as a result of a widespread consultation on increasing employee contributions
BP speeds up investments by ditching committee
The oil-major pension scheme has benefited from quicker decision-making after dispensing with its investment committee
Aga Rangemaster modeller speeds up decisions
The kitchen supplier pension scheme has used asset-liability modelling to improve and speed up its investment decisions
Whitbread minimises AE staff education
With auto-enrolment looming, Pippa Stephens looks at Costa Coffee owner Whitbread's unorthodox approach to member engagement
GMPF launches retirement day to help members plan
GMPF is holding a group-wide financial planning event to help members move into retirement. Wayne Grady looks at how schemes can help their members plan
IBM cuts quarter of trustees to 'align' with industry
Following IBM’s decision to reduce the number of trustees to sit on its pension scheme board, Anna Lyudvig looks for the perfect number
Why 83% of Arup members make max contributions
Since setting up a contract-based DC scheme last year, Arup has seen 83% of its members make maximum contributions. Owen Walker discovers how

