Up to speed on NOW: Pensions, a UK multi-employer pension fund

"ATP was the top winner at the IPE Award ceremony, receiving a total of six awards: Gold Award for the Best European Pension Fund; Gold Award for the Best Long Term Investment Strategy; Silver Award for the Best Public Pension Fund;..."

"ATP continues to impress the judges with its clear vision for financial security for all in Denmark, its investments process that combines disciplined liability hedging, risk diversification, tail risk protection, and dynamic risk budget..."

"... Despite huge challenges in the business during recent years, ATP has impressed with its investment results, low costs and risk management..."

"Our in-house investment capabilities at ATP, combined with our novel and innovative approach, allow us to be agile and efficient."

"ATP's track record in Denmark of delivering good investment returns at low costs is impressive. UK employees can benefit from a new, high quality provider. I'm delighted to give my support by being a member of the NOW:Pensions Advisory..."

"... An innovative sophisticated well-oiled and successful investment machine that underpins the Danish social security system as its first pillar pensions provision model."

"I've known ATP for many years and have enormous respect for the effectiveness of their investment strategy. I'm convinced that NOW:Pensions can become a major player in the UK and look forward to being a part of that success."

"There is a need for a member-centric solution designed for ease of use with low costs and cutting edge investment strategy, which delivers long term stable returns. Our in-house investment capabilities, combined with our novel and innovative approach, allow us..."

"ATP is an exceptionally well-oiled and intelligent pension investment machine, which at all business levels develops innovative solutions..."

"We can be really proud of both IPE 2011 Gold Awards. But I'm especially pleased to receive the new Gold Award - Best Long-Term Investment Strategy. The Award demonstrates the pension industry's recognition of ATP's continued success in safeguarding Danish..."

"I am backing NOW:Pensions, the ATP project, because I believe it will encourage transparency, low costs and decent returns for millions of British employees."

"I'm dedicated to giving people a decent pension and excited to be part of bringing this to the UK."

"... Not only does ATP set new standards but turn the pension world upside down."

"ATP comes to the UK pensions world with the highest commendations from the Danish trade unions, employers and government. NOW:Pensions' offering in the UK will be high quality, low cost, and honest and I'm proud to be associated with it."

"The introduction of auto-enrolment in 2012 will go some way to addressing that many employees in the UK currently do not save or do not save enough for their retirement but the UK needs more pension schemes where member interests..."

"I'm excited by the opportunity to help bring to the UK auto-enrolment market NOW:Pensions, a customer-friendly and responsive trust-based alternative to NEST and to contract-based offerings."

"To win an individual country or themed IPE Award for pension fund excellence sets you as something of a benchmark. To walk away with overall Best European Pension Fund Award 2005, however, means you are defining your industry."

"I am excited to be joining such a distinguished Board of Trustees, over-seeing a modern, transparent, cost efficient and high-performing pension fund."

"NOW: Pensions' risk management and diversified growth fund are state of the art."

"I firmly believe in NOW: Pensions' principle that everyone deserves the right to a better retirement. I look forward to being part of the team which aims to achieve this in the UK."