Economy

The Government has launched a review of the state pension age, and will consider the merits of bringing forward the date at which this is increased to 68.  Currently a gradual rise...

Today’s decade-high inflation figure will have a significant impact on those in retirement and taking benefits from their pension, according to leading commentators. Figures published by the Office of National Statistic show...

It is almost 10 years since the start of auto-enrolment. Is it time to look again at how the industry can encourage better engagement with pensions? Engagement has been a perennial problem...

Climate risk could see DB pension deficits grow by a further £25bn according to new research from Hymans Roberston. The pension consultants looked at the potential impact of climate risk on FTSE350...

The issue of climate change presents risks and opportunities as together we look to address the challenge. As a long-term investor, at Standard Life we must consider both aspects for our investment...

How will the regulator’s proposed ‘consumer duty’ rules differ from the ‘treating customers fairly’ regime?  We have yet to see the FCA’s draft proposals, which are expected to come into force next...

Priorities have shifted as a result of the pandemic, with employers’ and employees’ expectations changing significantly. For large multinationals, this has meant a rethink on benefit strategies and global solutions, such as...

In late September the UK government launched its first green gilt, raising £10bn from institutional investors in the process. This was a watershed move by the UK government and there is plenty of...

The FCA’s proposals on a new consumer duty come after several years of debate and deliberation. It stops short of imposing a fiduciary duty on financial services firms, but certainly raises expectations...

Over the next three years Scottish Widows will invest betwen £20bn and £25bn in companies that are pro-actively tackling climate change. The pensions and investment company says this includes at least £1bn...