The majority of asset managers agree that it should be mandatory for companies to report both their direct greenhouse gas emissions and those related to electricity use — known as Scope 1...
The negative market reaction to last week’s ‘mini’ budget is impacting both DB and DC pension schemes. One of the biggest impact has come from the surge in gilt yields, which is...
The pensions industry is calling for a review of pension taxes and allowances as part of the new chancellor’s pledge to simplify the UK tax regime and stimulate growth. The new chancellor...
The new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng reformed the pension charge cap in his inaugural ‘mini’ Budget, to encourage pension schemes to invest in infrastructure assets and less liquid private markets. Announcing plans to...
Fidelity International has launched a new biodiversity fund as part of its sustainable fund range. This fund offers the opportunity to invest in a global equity portfolio of companies contributing to biodiversity...
Annuity rates continue to improve, with Canada Life being the latest provider to reprice rates upwards again. The insurer points out that this is the 16th time this year it has increased...
The new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will deliver a ‘mini Budget’ next Friday (23 September) according to reports. This ‘fiscal event’ is expected to announce a range of tax cutting measures, promised by...
Nine out of 10 employers expect their employees to experience financial difficulties this winter, according to new research. The survey, by employee benefit consultants Partners&, indicates an overwhelming majority of employers are concerned...
The rate of inflation is slowing, but the state pension looks set for a record-breaking increase next April, according to latest forecasts. ONS figures show that CPI inflation is currently 9.9 per...
Inflation targets keep on inflating with Goldman Sachs now warning prices in the UK will be rising at 22.4 per cent next year. This latest forecast comes after US investment bank Citi...
