The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought into the spotlight the ‘Social’ category of ESG and in particular consumers’ preferences and impact investing. The West’s response to the events in the Ukraine...
Despite the state pension rising by 3.1 per cent today, pension experts warn that the value of this benefit will decline in real terms with inflation currently rising at twice this rate....
Almost 63 per cent of advisers say mental health apps are effective self-management tools. Carr Consulting & Communications (CCC) interviewed 25 protection advice firms, representing over 500 advisors, to gather their perspectives...
Nearly 47 per cent of people saved an average of £1,377 during the lockdowns with 26 per cent using the money to pay bills, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. According to a study...
Almost half of all pension funds, insurers and institutional investors holding Russian assets have taken steps to remove these from portfolios, following its invasion of Ukraine. A snap poll of over 418 institutional...
Legal & General Retirement Institutional announces its plans to invest a further £2bn of retirement funds into affordable housing over the next five years, creating more than 10,000 new homes nationwide. The...
Over two-fifths of UK line managers at companies with more than 250 employees are in charge of teams of more than 10 people and many of them say that more recognition, direction,...
The FCA has launched a new strategy to improve outcomes for consumers and in markets throughout the UK. The three-year strategy prioritises resources to prevent serious harm, set better standards, and encourage...
Hymans Robertson has appointed Shani McKenzie as head of sole trustee services. McKenzie's new role will see her oversee the firm's DB solo trustee services to existing and future professional trustee customers,...
Nearly 1.7 million people in the UK, equivalent to 2.7 per cent of the population, were experiencing self-reported long Covid as of March 2022, according to figures from the Office for National...
