The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP), the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and law firm Sackers have all welcomed the FCA’s proposals on targeted support but highlighted areas where the framework needs...
Pension Credit claims have risen 44 per cent in the past year, with 98,200 more applications totalling 320,300. The increase follows the government’s decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment to those...
The Association of Professional Pension Trustees (APPT) has told the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that its plans for targeted support will only deliver for savers if they are aligned with the regulator’s...
After nearly 40 years in the pensions industry, Rona Train is retiring from her role as a partner and head of DC trustee consulting at Hymans Robertson. During this period she says...
Hargreaves Lansdown, Schroders and M&G have declined to comment on press reports that they are all actively considering launching a master trust to further boost their presence in the DC workplace pension...
Aviva has launched a guaranteed fixed-term annuity, offering retirees an income for between three and 25 years without requiring a lifetime commitment. The product is designed to provide predictable income while allowing...
There has been a huge improvement in providers' service standards this year, with nine companies achieving a five star rating in Corporate Adviser's Provider Service Ratings Report. TO REQUEST A PDF COPY...
Broadstone has warned that Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) could rise in the Autumn 2025 Budget. The government is looking for ways to raise revenue and some politicians have suggested increasing taxes on...
Private market asset managers with deep links to the UK pensions sector are generating strong returns from European football clubs. A report from Pitchbook, a Morningstar company, reveals that Nottingham Forest are...
The regulator has sought to clarify key rules in a bid to encourage more companies to set up workplace savings schemes, alongside their main pension provision. The Financial Conduct Authority said that...
