The october 2007 issue of Pensions World

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COMMENT After the fall The stock market slide of the summer seems to have balanced itself out but Chris Hitchen predicts there will be more caution in scheme investment as we move into autumn.	3
CURRENT EVENTS A summary of news, including: Regulator's new guidance Defined contribution survey New date for NAPF conference Financial optimists Women working in pensions Flex benefits increasing Bosses pensions worth millions	5 5 5 6 6 8 8
35th Anniversary Changing landscape The pensions panorama has changed beyond recognition since Pensions World 's first issue. Ceri Jones speaks to the industry professionals that have ridden the highs and lows, and asks them what is in store.	16
Consultants Survey Coming up for air The changing currents of pensions regulation means that schemes can sometimes find themselves struggling to catch their breath. Consultants can be a welcome source of advice says Allison Plager.	20
Retirement Planning Holistic treatment With the shift to defined contribution, members are taking more control of their own financial futures. Alternative financial remedies could be very beneficial says Gary Smith.	26
Contingent Funding Future predictions Contingent assets in scheme funding can increase the options available to trustees, companies and advisers. Karen Butroid foresees them being a big part of strategies in the future.	28
Good governance New Indie The trend for appointing independent trustees and chairman with specialist knowledge is likely to grow as attention focuses on raising board professionalism and effectiveness says Sally Birkett.	30
REGULAR FEATURES Letters Letters to the Editor, have your say. Courses & seminars Find the right course for you in your area. Buy the book Investment Brief Anthony Hilton, Evening Standard , looks at the potential of the property market. NAPF update DC debrief Looking at lifestyle strategies. Political stage Ceri Jones, financial journalist, reports on the chasm between public and private pensions. Points of law Robin Ellison, Pinsent Masons, looks at where trustees stand on money laundering. Trustee topics Peter Tompkins, PriceWaterhouseCoopers looks at the value of death benefits. Tax and benefit notes Is the UK missing out on pan-European pensions business? Beginner's page Pensions progress The government issues guidance on employer debt. Association forum/Regulation roundup Statistics In Good Company	8 9 11 12 15 31 32 34 37 38 40 41 42 43 49

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