Reform UK has started to engage directly with pensions industry leaders about its investment and retirement policy agenda, in a move seen as part of the party’s broader strategy to position itself...
The Government requirement for schemes to reach £25bn by 2035 is already influencing adviser selection, amid concerns that some mid-sized players may be forced to leave the market. This was one of the...
Employers and schemes must do more to engage savers and bridge the pension "intention gap." Speaking at the Corporate Adviser Summit, NatWest Cushon master trust lead David Harvey highlighted the need to...
In the age of social media, the financial advice landscape is undergoing a transformation. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube are becoming primary sources of financial content, reshaping financial literacy. However, concerns are...
Despite a recent slowdown in fundraising, more than $30 trillion is forecast to be invested in private markets globally by 2030, as this sector continues to expand. In a keynote address at...
Health secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that there would be no VAT on private healthcare in the upcoming Budget, saying, “It's not happening.” Streeting’s clarification follows reports that the chancellor was considering...
The Pensions Regulator has warned that schemes must build the governance, skills and budgets to assess the full range of asset classes, including private markets, or face consolidation. Speaking at the Corporate...
Towergate Employee Benefits has appointed Dasha Ivanova to be its new client director. Ivanova joins from Aon, and has over 10 years in the industry. She will report to Mark Pugh, head of...
Aviva has launched a new default option offering a significant allocation to private markets, designed to help the provider meet its Mansion House commitments. This default — called My Future Vision —...
The Trustee Sustainability Working Group (TSWG) is calling for a temporary pause on pension scheme climate reporting, arguing that freeing sustainability experts from box-ticking compliance could be the "silver bullet" to unlock...
