While the end-goal of guaranteed minimum pensions (GMP) equalisation is clear – to equate the historical pension benefits for men and women – the related challenges, and opportunities, are less so. Initiating...
We are a relatively new employee benefit consultancy set up to primarily support smaller employers who are poorly serviced or not wanted by the larger consultancies. We are independent and help employers...
When last year’s Autumn Budget outlined plans to open up patient capital investments for defined contribution (DC) pensions, the reaction from the wider industry was broadly positive but cautious. Some felt the...
The final phase of auto-enrolment contribution increases has just kicked in. For the industry this has been a huge success, bringing over 10 million workers into long term savings for the first...
Group private medical insurance has evolved considerably since the days that it was perceived as a ‘perk’ for senior staff. While it’s still a benefit designed to cover the cost of eligible...
The challenges of working in a different country, away from what is familiar and comfortable can bring increased stress affecting both wellbeing and the psychological health of employees, particularly for those with...
Welcome to www.capa-data.com, the new interactive website designed to help pensions professionals and others better understand the performance, risk and broader strategy of DC pensions. The site allows you to view and compare the...
New rules mean trustees need to take a hard look at the way asset managers tackle environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks says LGIM’s Head of DC Client Solutions Simon Chinnery. What...
The latest figures released about the shape of the master trust market show that one scheme has applied for authorisation so far. Given the window has been open since 1 October 2018...
It is a funny old world where your simplest product confuses the distributor and customer! A group life lump sum benefit simply pays out on the death of an employee and the...
