Opinion

I think my employment record, and therefore my pension saving, is fairly typical for someone my age. I’m in my mid forties and was at my first job for three years. Pay...

Many smaller businesses have had an extremely tough 18 months, with revenues hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Why should they be prioritising employees benefits now?  Looking after your staff is essential if...

The end of the furlough scheme in September will be a watershed moment for the UK’s smaller businesses. For those facing continued income losses as a result of the pandemic, the ability...

The Chancellor’s announcement of an increase in the charge cap for auto-enrolment pension schemes, above the current 0.75 per cent level, has been well-trailed.  The intention to encourage more pension money to...

Women appear aware of the limits of state pension, health and welfare benefits, which might explain the steady increase in retail income protection – so why do so few women appreciate the...

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...

Building a vibrant corporate culture has long been a top priority for any business seeking durable success. But after a year and a half of the Covid-19 pandemic and its attendant disruptions,...

The buyout finishing line has probably never been within reach for such a large group of defined benefit schemes. For a corporate sponsor, the time may therefore be ripe to get a...

SPONSORED CONTENT Diversity & inclusion is important for all organisations. Why is it particularly important for pension providers? Pension providers responsibility is to work with their clients with the aim to achieve positive long-term outcomes for...

Let’s say you’re buying ketchup. When the label on the supermarket shelf shows you the ‘price-per-kilo’, alongside the price of each bottle, that’s helpful. The bottles are all different sizes, brands and...