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Hundreds of firms that sponsor DB schemes could face a large increase in pension contributions in the next round of valuations. Modelling by consultants LCP —  based on figures from The Pensions...

Employee benefits and pension consultancy Premier has launched a new value for member (VFM) assessment service to help trustees negotiate new regulations.  This service is designed to give trustees and employers early...

Advice firms that use contingent charging have been far more likely to recommend a DB transfer than those using non-contingent fee options, according to new FCA data. LCP obtained this information following...

DC schemes are desperate to find a way to offer members access to illiquid asset classes, but they face a number of hurdles along the way.  So just how much effort is...

FTSE 350 DB pension schemes are now beating pre-Covid expectations, with the rebound in financial markets reducing the average time to buyout to around 7 years and 5 months Figures from Barnett...

MetLife has announced it will spend $500m (£357m) on impact investments tackling climate change and racial equity weeks as it responds to investor concern over its environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies....

Vitality Health is enhancing its PMI product with a digital portal that will allow members to authorise treatment, find a consultant and book appointments. The existing online platform Care Hub will now...

Investors remain far more optimistic about long-term investment returns post-Covid, than financial professionals according to a research by Natixis Investment Managers. In a Europe-wide survey, investors with more than $100,000 of assets...

Aviva has compled a £64m bulk annuity deal with the Givaudan UK pension plan.  Givaudan is a multinational manufacturer based in Switzerland that develops fragrances and tastes for the cosmetic and food...

Financial resilience continues to be a significant problem for the UK workforce, with one in five adults admitting they can only cover living costs with the help of loans or credit cards....