In Depth

Conservative losses in recent local and mayoral elections, a recent string of by-election defeats and Labour extending its leads in the polls have led many to predict that Sir Keir Starmer will...

Long-term asset funds were first heralded by the then Chancellor Rishi Sunak in November 2020, as part of his plans for the post-Covid recovery — although much of the groundwork for these...

Falling inflation, rising wages and the whiff of an interest rate cut suggest the worst of the cost of living crisis is behind us. But with the Financial Conduct Authority’s research showing...

Group risk underwriters remain remarkably upbeat, despite the potential for the NHS crisis to boost claims. And the fact that intermediaries have few gripes to express about their activities might suggest their...

Like most large pension providers Scottish Widows is enjoying stellar growth, with auto-enrolment helping boost its assets under management from £32 billion to £92 billion in recent years.  But Scottish Widows workplace...

The Department for Work and Pensions’ value for money (VFM) framework promotes increased disclosure by providers across a wide range of metrics in a bid to drive improvements in defined contribution (DC)...

Demanding to know from a provider the process for leaving just when you are joining  may sound contradictory, but a clear understanding of exit procedures is just one element of a standardised...

When providers are reluctant to comment and intermediaries have wildly contrasting views, it suggests that all is not hunky-dory with the group critical illness market. Swiss Re’s Group Watch data suggests healthy...

An organisation’s employee benefits package can say a lot about its approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Advisers have an important role to play in supporting a benefits revamp that delivers on...

Do we need to consider the UK’s housing and pensions strategies together? The pattern of home ownership appears to be changing in the UK, with a growing number of retired renters. But could...