The March 2008 issue of Pensions World

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COMMENT Can we Handel it? Pensions providers should not be dismayed by current market upheavals, but be alert for opportunities. Chris Hitchens offers words of encouragement.	3
CURRENT EVENTS A summary of news, including: 125,000 victims may have to fight on in the House of Lords FSDs against Sea Containers Sales of enhanced annuities exceed £1bn Personal Accounts loopholes	5 7 7 8
OTHER CONTENTS Changing the landscape Spring is here. The ground has been prepared, the seeds have been sown. How will the pensions garden grow? asks Graham Everness.	16
A hive of activity There’s a noticeable buzz in the buyout market. Ceri Jones looks at the increased activity on the scene.	20
Rare breed Transfer to a third party or group of schemes could bring DB schemes back from the brink says Ben Shaw.	23
Tempting fare? How “sweet” is your employee benefits package? Duncan Howorth explains how to enhance its value.	23
The Full Monty Standard insurance may not cover trustees completely against litigation and insolvency. Anne McCarthy and Sarah Turpin report.	26
Choice selection There has never been a better time to shop around for investment advice according to Richard Dowell.	28
As old as Methuselah Longevity is the most significant risk facing pension schemes warns Paul Jayson. Developments in the buyout market could make controlling this risk feasible.	30
The right direction Employees expect guidance from employers on the best way to save for retirement according to Jonathan Watts-Lay.	32
REGULAR FEATURES Courses and seminars Letters Buy the book Investment brief NAPF update DC debrief Pensions progress Political stage Points of law Trustee topics Beginners' page Tax and benefit notes Association forum/Regulation roundup Statistics In good company	8 10 13 14 15 33 34 35 38 40 41 42 44 45 50

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