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Men’s DB annual pensions are worth nearly twice the value of women’s, at £13,900 compared to £7,500 net per annum, while their DC pensions are worth more than three times as much,...

The pensions industry has slammed Reform UK’s plans to turn the Local Government Pension Scheme into a sovereign wealth fund.  Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said he wants to use the...

Consolidation of DC schemes towards larger plans could stifle innovation and create an environment with little variation, according to former pensions minister Steve Webb. Webb, who is now a partner at consultancy...

One in five UK employers have no set objectives for the employee benefits they offer, making it difficult for them to measure impact on things like engagement and retention. According to CIPD’s...

Minimum standards could drive a “step-change” in quality across areas such as administration platforms and integrated service providers, claims insurance tech firm Lumera. In its response to the Department of Work and...

Broadstone has appointed Stuart Hardy to be its client consulting director. Hardy joins from Evelyn Partners, where he held the role of associate director. He has previously worked in the corporate benefits...

The deadline for advisers to enter the Corporate Adviser Awards 2026 is just under two weeks away,  on March 6th. These awards are a chance for advisers working across the sector, from...

The UK pensions landscape is transforming rapidly. Trusteeship faces rising expectations from regulators, policymakers, and sponsors, requiring a balance of fiduciary duties, regulatory demands, costs, and diversity of skills. The December 2025...

Savers are increasingly relying on AI rather than conventional financial guidance during retirement planning, according to data analysed by PensionBee. A PensionBee analysis of the rise of ‘AI Overviews’ following Google keyword...

FCA proposals to improve pension transfers have been slammed as “anti consumer” and “anti competitive” by a leading Sipp provider. AJ Bell CEO Michael Summersgill said the planned reforms risk delaying pension...