The September 2007 issue of Pensions World

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COMMENT To the seaside Pensions will be high on the agenda as politicians head to the coast for the party conference season. And with Personal Accounts such a huge undertaking, life will certainly not be a beach for those in charge, says Joanne Segars.	3
CURRENT EVENTS A summary of news, including: Future for the PPF levy Railpen rebrand Pensions World conference Pensions law changes needed Scheme engagement is up Look to internal controls	5 5 6 6 8 8
Opening doors Choosing the right trustee training course is becoming harder than ever with so many different options available. Tim Cooper offers some advice on the right path to take.	16
Going green Trustees, like the rest of the population, are increasingly aware of global environmental, ethical and social issues. Members are also keen to see their schemes get involved. Allison Plager reports.	20
The road to regulation The role of a good independent financial adviser remains crucial when it comes to regulation of self invested personal pensions. Nigel Manley is keeping a close eye on their progress.	25
The final piece of the puzzle The conundrum is that people are living longer and costs are rising as a result. Richard Giles believes the solution is for schemes to adopt new techniques for assessing and managing longevity risk.	27
Beware of the dog Employers are closing their pension schemes in the face of reams of legislation and rising costs. But what is the Pensions Regulator really doing to prevent this happening? Is it all bark and no bite? asks Esther White.	28
The right platform There is a huge array of investment choices open to members of defined contribution schemes and a good way to maximise options and diversity risk is to use a platform provider, says Colin Williams.	29
REGULAR FEATURES Courses & seminars Find the right course for you in your area. Buy the book Investment Brief Anthony Hilton, Evening Standard, on why trustees should not be lured by overseas equities. NAPF update DC debrief Scheme governance is on the Regulator’s radar. Beginner's page Political stage The latest news on the FAS. Points of law Robin Ellison, Pinsent Masons, surfs the web for the best pensions related websites. Pensions progress Transfer value calculations. Association forum Regulation roundup Trustee topics Tax and benefit notes The implications of the Finance Act 2007. Statistics In Good Company	8 10 12 13 32 33 34 36 38 39 39 40 42 49

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