The PLSA has rebranded itself as Pensions UK. But despite the name change its retirement living standards invoke extreme reactions amongst the public, which is a fantastic achievement. At least it gets...
The Government has made no secret of their desire for pension schemes to play a bigger part in boosting individual security and UK economic growth through increased exposure to UK productive investments...
I’ve been grappling with making pensions more engaging since I started my first job as a pensions reporter in 1997. For example, I’ve tried to bring the ‘fun’ to pensions, connecting them...
Wellbeing support services — from virtual GPs and employee assistance programmes (EAPs), to specialist pathways for chronic conditions — have become increasingly important to employers when selecting group protection insurance. This...
As you might have noticed, UK pension schemes are complicated. Trustee boards and employers have a huge amount of work to do, with financial penalties and reputational damage hanging over their heads...
Trustees of defined contribution (DC) and defined benefit (DB) pension schemes face a moment of real challenge and opportunity. The direction from Government and regulators is clear: stronger governance, better outcomes, more...
Once again, the pensions industry is braced for a raft of changes for DC schemes. The Pensions Schemes Bill, introduced to Parliament last week, contained a host of measures covering small pots,...
For many the workplace is in a state of flux. With organisations trying to adapt to rapidly evolving technology, different working arrangements and shifting employee expectations, there is a lot for senior...
Across the pensions industry, most DC developments are introduced in an even-handed way, with occupational and contract-based pension schemes receiving similar levels of scrutiny. For example, the new value for money requirements...
Intermediaries have traditionally kept providers at arms-length from their employer clients. But this is changing as employers come under increasing pressure to improve productivity and address staffing issues. Realising value is key....
