The February 2008 issue of Pensions World

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COMMENT Women: the neglected sex Women are still second class citizens when it comes to pensions provision and those over 60 in particular remain a forgotten generation. The current situation is far too haphazard says Stephanie Hawthorne.	3
CURRENT EVENTS A summary of news, including: NAPF Annual Survey Equitable Life annuitants settle Goodbye Janet and John ACA: “unsustainable divide” Ten week wait	5 6 6 8 10
OTHER CONTENTS History in the making Mike O’Brien, Minister for Pensions Reform, outlines the benefits the reforms contained in the Pensions Bill 2007 should bring.	14
The heart of the matter A new responsibility for trustees is to monitor the strength of the employee covenant. Several firms are now offering a specialist service says Allison Plager.	15
Three little words Is LDI just a passing fancy or could it develop into a lasting relationship for pension schemes? asks James Thomas.	20
Money saver? Responsible investment can offer the best of both worlds: better returns and enhanced economic wellbeing of beneficiaries. Raj Thamotheram explains.	23
Selling the family silver New guidance for trustees from TPR on how to handle Type A events should help to protect scheme funds says Gary Cullen.	26
Transfer deal Employers offering cash to employees to transfer out of final salary schemes must not be tempted to offer financial advice as well warns Sasha Butterworth.	28
Question time Patrick Wynne has some answers.	30
Window of opportunity Suzanne Wilson alerts pension administrators to the necessity of reading the small print in their trust deed and rules.	31
REGULAR FEATURES Courses and seminars Letters Buy the book Investment brief NAPF update Pensions progress Beginners' page DC debrief Trustee topics Political stage Points of law Tax and benefit notes Association forum/Regulation roundup Statistics In good company	8 10 11 12 13 34 35 36 37 38 40 42 44 45 50

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