In Depth

Opinion is divided on the state of the group critical illness (GCI) market. While some point to low penetration and employer pressures as signs it will stall, others believe the time is...

Corporate advisers could bar providers from pitch exercises if they do not fully disclose performance-related fees paid on private markets investments.  This was a key issue for advisers at a recent round...

Many DC workplace pensions schemes are set to embrace private assets urged on by the Government and the prospect of higher returns, but what, roughly, is  an appropriate percentage for schemes to...

Many in the industry may be wary of securitised debt arrangements, given the role that these bundled investments played in the global financial crisis.  But as the workplace pension sector looks to...

The Keep Britain Working Review, published on 5 November, proposes a fundamental shift in the way workplace health is managed. And with it recommending a larger role for employers in supporting employee...

The UK pensions industry faces another major shake-up with the proposed introduction of retirement-only CDC arrangements.  This reflects a new focus from policymakers and regulators on decumulation, with the recognition that in...

Whether stand-alone or as part of a broader health cash plan, dental and optical cover deliver significant benefits for employers and employees alike. And, although it’s a low-cost benefit, its perceived value...

Arranging a competitive suite of employee benefits can help your clients attract and retain talent. But, as they risk losing everything if a key person dies or is forced to step away...

As the Pension Schemes Bill winds its way through Parliament, pension providers and corporate advisers are adapting to this new legislative context, which has coincided with a shift in the industry’s approach...

Private markets are being rapidly incorporated into DC strategies, with this shift being accelerated by the Mansion House Accord. This will see most multi-employer workplace pension providers allocate at least 10 per...