Opinion

Pension ‘pots for life’ make as much sense on these shores as they do in other countries, where they are  already up and running. Firstly, the need is clear. New research by...

In response to the DWP’s consultation on ‘Options for Defined Benefit schemes’, which closes on 19th April, consultants LCP have argued that the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) could have a key role...

There is much that the UK can learn from the Australian pensions system: the simplicity of the process for members, the look through to a single, bigger pot, the single set of...

Back in the early 1990s, when former pension reform regulators like me were shaping Australia’s plan to embrace compulsory superannuation coverage and employer/employee contributions, English trust law was seen as the mechanism...

SPONSORED CONTENT The future of UK pensions is poised for transformation, inspired by the comprehensive Australian superannuation system and ‘pot for life’ model. This article delves into key aspects and lessons from...

SPONSORED CONTENT The story behind our £15bn re-allocation and what climate-aware actually means In the investment landscape, the ascendancy of index funds has been nothing short of remarkable. Over the past decade,...

How can employers support the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of their people? It’s a question often asked of an employee benefit consultant. Being an expert in the big people issues businesses...

By better understanding different people’s needs and attitudes, we can build a more inclusive retirement savings system. But do we understand other people as well as we might think?  The UK workforce...

As consultations, regulation and initiatives such as the Mansion House Compact come thick and fast, we must begin to prioritise what is important: improving member outcomes using less liquid asset classes. While...

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) consultation on its ‘pot for life’ proposals closed in January, eliciting strong industry debate from those in favour and those against. Beyond the theorising, however,...