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Two defined benefit superfunds, Clara and the Pension SuperFund are poised to offer a new option for DB schemes and their members - at least as soon as The Pensions Regulator gives...

The Treasury and the Bank of England will consult next year on the introduction of a new Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Britcoin could spell the end of free banking, higher mortgage rates, and...

ABI has appointed Baroness Nicky Morgan as its first independent chairperson in a newly defined role, along with Hannah Gurga as director general and Baroness Dianne Hayter as non-executive director. Morgan takes...

Aon says that responses to an online quiz launched in July this year revealed a strong interest in collective defined contribution (CDC) plans. Aon launched the 'Is CDC right for my scheme?'...

55 per cent of UK workers are looking forward to returning to the office, but 41 per cent fear it will harm their health, according to research from Canada Life. New research...

MP Gareth Thomas has waded into the controversy around LV='s demutualisation deal that sees Bain Capital taking it private in return for £100 a head payments to members. Thomas has accused LV= board...

At-retirement functionality is extremely varied and decumulation product innovation and support is in its infancy, a report from Corporate Adviser Intelligence into workplace pension providers reveals. (DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE). The report...

Mercer Marsh Benefits' European regional leader and managing director, Tony Wood, has been named in the OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Executives List for the fourth consecutive year. Wood is ranked 64th in the...

BT Group has appointed XPS Pensions Group to assist their in-house pensions team and advise on actuarial and investment matters and BT's pensions strategy. The BT Group offers defined benefit and defined...

Defined benefit (DB) pension schemes in the UK can expect to pay 98.3 per cent of accrued benefits as of the end of Q3 2021, according to Legal & General Investment Management...