Simplyhealth has partnered with EyeMed to offer a new discounted eyecare service, adding to its quality-assured healthcare services. The service provides access to eye tests and offers a 20 per cent discount...
The Government wants a lifetime provider model to address multiple pensions pots. When I’m out and about meeting consultants and advisers, the discussion inevitably moves onto the subject of pot for...
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has raised concerns about the government's proposal to make pension funds invest in UK equities, highlighting the underperformance of funds heavily invested in UK stocks compared...
More employees are comfortable talking about mental health issue at work, but this remains a significant problem according to the latest survey from Nuffield Health Its 2024 Healthier Nation Index found that...
Two-thirds of industry respondents or 66 per cent have been unhappy with the direction of pensions policy in the past six months, up from 61 per cent last year, according to the...
The Pensions Scams Industry Group (PSIG) has launched an industry-wide consultation to determine the future of the organisation. It is seeking views from trustees, advisers, administrators, and those working across the pensions...
The Northeast of England has been identified as a regional ‘black spot’ where access to private hospital facilities can be limited; with only 19 private hospitals and 48 total facilities listed by...
Kerr Henderson Financial Services (KHFS) has been acquired by Ashtree Financial Services, creating one of the largest privately-owned financial planning practices in Northern Ireland. The acquisition was made by Michael Blaney, owner...
Former Nest CEO Helen Dean has started her new role as chair of the Standard Life’s Master Trust company board. In this role she will oversee the interests of the 300,000 members...
The cost of running a small DB pension scheme is four times the cost of running a large scheme, according to the latest analysis from Hymans Robertson. The pensions consultancy has highlighted...
