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The April 2004 issue of Pensions World

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COMMENT	3
Trying times 3 Simplification is taking longer than we had hoped, says NAPF Chairman Terry Faulkner, but we'll get there eventually.

NAPF CONFERENCE REVIEW	4
Silver linings or dark clouds? Howard McWilliam discovers an unsettled institutional investment forecast in Edinburgh.

CURRENT EVENTS	6/8/9/11/12/14/16
A summary of current news including: Budget: A-day delay Actuaries' PPF worries OPAS: 25 years young	5 6 8 11

PMI SPRING CONFERENCE	18
Confidence tricks Will the pensions industry really get a boost of confidence after a new Pensions Act or could its self esteem flounder? James Thomas reports on the PMI's exploration of the issues.

PENSIONS BILL	19
Top of the Bill Headline act Malcolm Wicks shrugs off the criticism and maintains that the Pensions Bill is a substantial package set to succeed in its aims.

ANNUITIES	20
The one with the waggly tail… The annuities shop window offers increasing choice and flexibility, giving trustees a lot to think about, says James Thomas.

TOP EARNERS	25
Executive decisions A new tax regime will have employers squinting over the blueprints of senior staff benefits. Debbie Harrison gives a decisive overview of plans, schemes and tricks.

PROPERTY SURVEY	29
The great diversifier When economic volatility huffs and puffs, pension funds built with a bit of brick can arguably stand up better. Howard McWilliam reports.

SRI	34
Seeking the sunrise SRI managers offer a clear view of the rising suns of the investment world, asserts Nick Robins.

PENSIONS RISK	36
A game of risk The roulette wheel of pensions will never be completely risk free, says Andrew Wise.

OPAS VOLUNTEERS	38
There is life after retirement When a pensions career ends there is no need for valuable skills to stagnate, says Barry Wilkins.

HEALTHCARE COSTS	39
The sick list With healthcare costs rising, companies that offer medical benefits to pensioners may start to ail. Susan Mailander examines the remedies.

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION	41
Blurring the lines The boundaries between providers, IFAs and consultants are set to get fuzzier still, says Barry Mack.
REGULAR FEATURES
Courses and seminars Letters Political stage Points of law Trustee topics Tax and benefit notes Pensions progress NAPF Update Pressing the point Statistics	9 14 43 45 47 48 50 51 52 53

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