Hundreds of ETF funds have been downgraded from Article 9 to Article 8 after the EU introduced new rules on classifying sustainable investment funds. This reclassification followed the introduction of 'level 2’...
Two out of three advisers say their main role at present is providing reassurance and support to clients rather than recommending specific financial products or strategies. Research by Royal London found that...
Former Labour chancellor Alistair Darling, and David Gauke — a former Conservative Secretary of State of Work and Pensions — will be involved in a new long-term review of the UK’s pension...
The Principle of Responsible Investment (PRI) — a UN-backed body — has said that additional work needs to be done to understand the materiality of ESG factors when assessing credit risk. This...
UK employers are putting people ahead of profit, with a change in corporate priorities since 2020, according to Aon’s latest wellbeing report. This survey finds that attracting and retaining talent, and employee...
Policy inaction on carbon emission pricing is delaying a market-led transition towards a net zero world, which could have far-reaching economic and geopolitical consequences. These were the stark conclusions of a new...
Master trust provider Cushon will be the first investor into Schroders' new long term asset fund (LTAF) — the first of these new fund vehicles to be launched in the UK. Cushon...
Today’s surprise jump in inflation means that despite a double digit increase to state pension in April, this benefit is still failing to keep up with prices. Although many forecasters were expecting...
The pensions industry has welcomed Jeremy Hunt’s shock decision to scrap the lifetime allowance on pensions, enabling people to save unlimited sums in these tax-efficient savings plans. However, the Budget small print...
The chancellor looks set to significantly increase both the lifetime and annual pension allowances in tomorrow’s budget, in a bid to boost employment across older age groups. It is being widely reported...
