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Despite the regulatory burden being lessened in recent months, the appeal of private debt to defined contribution (DC) master trusts in the UK is still limited. In the US, the model is...

Roger Breeden will be a new independent trustee on the Fidelity International Master Trust board. His appointment expand the current board and is in response to the growing size of the master...

The People's Pension has pulled investment in companies worth up to £226 million from its funds over significant human rights, labour, environmental and corruption concerns. The divestment is particularly focused on contentious...

Pension providers fear that call centres will be overwhelmed following the Govt's announcement of a "pension statement season" for millions of savers. Speaking at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association annual conference...

Howden, the global insurance firm, is buying Aston Lark from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Bowmark Capital. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, sees Aston Lark join A-Plan Group and...

The FCA has issued a warning to businesses about the risks associated with remote employment, citing worries about data, cyber, and security. The FCA has released new recommendations for businesses that use...

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Over half of UK businesses do not have any specialist menopause support in place for employees, according to new research.  However, this issue is rising up the corporate wellbeing agenda, with the...

The revolution in the master trust sector has continued its seemingly relentless progress despite the pandemic.  The big drivers remain political and regulatory pressure to improve standards and offer better value for...

Despite writing about personal finances and pensions for nearly a decade I’m not immune from the odd moment of realisation. My most recent Damascene conversion was around the state pension and when...