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Global health care systems have been under increasing pressure in recent years, and the UK is no exception. In fact, the nation’s health has been declining for some time and it is...

More than nine out of 10 DB schemes have seen their asset base reduce as a result of falling bond prices and last year's LDI funding crisis according to new research from PwC....

Complaints for the "decumulation & pensions" product group saw a 20 per cent rise from the second half of 2022 to the first half of 2023, according to the Financial Conduct Authority...

A third or 32 per cent of those who tried to get in touch with their family doctor over the past month are facing a struggle to make contact, according to new...

Nest hits an average monthly contribution of £543m for its members' pensions in the current year, marking a substantial increase from the previous year's £477m. Nest manages £29.6 bn for 12 million...

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has drawn attention to instances where people lost their pension savings as a result of receiving unsuitable advice about pension consolidation and has assisted them in obtaining...

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has published policy recommendations to encourage further investment by suitable pension schemes in assets that can help drive growth in the UK economy. The report offers...

The Government’s Taskforce on Social Factors (TSF) has made 30 recommendations on the how  UK pension schemes can better incorporate social factors into their investment decisions.  These proposals, contained in a guide,...

First Actuarial has appointed David Parfett and Lee French to be co-heads of its defined contribution business.  French joins First Actuarial from a directorial role at Corinthian Benefits, where he was responsible...

Broadstone has appointed Jason Oliver to be a senior consultant, with a specific focus on business development. Oliver joins from Capita where he was director of business development and prior to this...