Introducing TISonline Pensions

posted on 01/06/2009 14:04:00, updated on 01/06/2009 15:54:00

Brand new TISonline Pensions is a comprehensive guide to the local government pension scheme.

A valuable resource for practitioners involved in managing the scheme, TISonline Pensions is also essential reading for those requiring knowledge and an understanding of the LGPS, from scheme members, finance practitioners and auditors, to members sitting on the pensions committee.

The information stream provides an overview of the main aspects of the LGPS, such as scheme administration, pension benefits and investment management.

The key features and principles of the scheme are outlined in the Introduction, while current and future issues which may impact on the running of the LGPS are discussed under Latest Developments.

Managing the Fund focuses on the Statutory Strategies and Policy Statements, which underpin the running of the LGPS, and the Roles and Responsibilities of those involved in managing the pension fund.  Managing Investments assesses the strategies and the investment approaches available and highlights important associated issues.

Overview of the Scheme comprises information on how the Current Scheme operates, the Benefits for scheme members and Employer Responsibilities for Benefit Administration.

The stream further looks at Governance requirements and key considerations in respect of Scheme Administration, Accounting, Audit, Risk and Fund Valuation.  It is also supported by CIPFA Guidance and a Glossary.

Organisations holding a full subscription to TISonline have immediate access to the Pensions information stream, see My Subscription to check your access.  For organisations that do not hold a full subscription, Pensions can be added at a cost of £135 + VAT.  For further information, email tis@cipfa.org.uk.

To add Pensions to your monthly e-alert and to receive instant emails alerting you to when content is updated, click on E-alerts, select ‘Pensions’ and click ‘Submit’.