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Growth in the sole trustee market is expected to slow down over the longer term, according to a new report from Hymans Roberston.  Its paper Sole trusteeship: what does the future hold...

Nearly a third of over 55s report being confused about pension withdrawal options according to research from Standard Life. The survey, which coincides with the end of the FCA consultation on ‘targeted...

Almost three out of four workers say it is important their employer offers a responsibly invested pension, according to research from Scottish Widows. However despite this demand, the survey found that almost...

Pension trustee and founder of Mindful Pensions David Butcher has launched The Mindfulness Experience (TME), an experiential learning programme exploring mindfulness. TME emphasises mindfulness for resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. It goes...

The pension industry has broadly welcomed FCA proposals to introduce ‘targeted support’ as part of its wider review of the advice/ guidance boundary.  A consultation on these proposals closed this week. But...

Vitality is launching a medicated weight loss pathway, offering discounted medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro. Members with a BMI over 35 and a weight-related condition will also receive lifestyle support and dietitian...

Two new categories have been introduced to the Corporate Adviser Awards 2024 to recognise excellence in individual advisory roles, celebrating professionals who drive innovation and deliver outstanding workplace employee benefits: Healthcare &...

The UK’s largest pension providers are “persistently failing” to address their role in financing both a climate and nature crisis, according to pressure group Make My Money Matter. Its latest report scores...

Businesses need to do more to help apprentices and younger employees understand pensions, according to the government’s Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). A survey by the public body found only one in...

The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) is calling for clearer guidance to help trust-based pension schemes make the most of targeted support. In its response to the FCA’s Advice Guidance Boundary Review,...