For the first time DC pension contributions made by FTSE 350 companies have exceeded those paid into DB schemes. Figures compiled by Barnett Waddingham show that £9.9bn was paid into DC schemes...
Towergate Health & Protection has appointed Tim Moloney to be its new head of client development. Moloney joins from Mercer Marsh Benefits where he helped grow the employee benefits and general insurance...
First Actuarial has moved into the group protection sector, with a new consultancy service designed to support clients with wider employee benefits. The company has recruited a team of specialist consultants and...
The King’s Birthday Honours has recognised two high profile figures within the the pensions and savings industry. Yvonne Braun, director of policy, long-term savings, health and protection at the Association of British...
Workplace pension schemes are frequently taking the wrong contributions from employees which could lead to members losing up to £12,000 in retirement, according to Hymans Robertson. The consultancy firm warned problems were...
Everyday care claims accounted for two-thirds, or 64 per cent, of all Vitality Health claims, including virtual GP services, physiotherapy, talking therapies, optical, dental, and hearing claims. The provider reported a 326...
Trustees and sponsors must ensure their vision is aligned when pursuing the run-on of a DB scheme — according to Hymans Robertson. It warns that without clearly defined common goals, this there...
Hargreaves Lansdown SIPP millionaires have increased from 3,166 to 3,794 in the last two years, as of the end of March 2024. The median age of these millionaires is 63, with 90...
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) will announce the latest group of adopters during London Climate Action Week, which runs from 24th to 28th June. This marks a significant step forward...
Low take-up of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) is costing businesses, according to HCML. According to HCML's recently published corporate health and wellness report, 79 per cent of firms provide an EAP, yet...
