The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently released its latest retirement income market data report, which provides data on the decisions individuals made when accessing their pension benefits for the first time. This...
Conservative losses in recent local and mayoral elections, a recent string of by-election defeats and Labour extending its leads in the polls have led many to predict that Sir Keir Starmer will...
XPS Pensions Group will be admitted to the FTSE 250, following the quarterly rebalancing of the London stock market indices. The pensions consultancy has expanded significantly in recent years, announcing 20 per...
Smart has appointed Gordon Wilson as the new chair of its board. Wilson succeeds Ruston Smith, who has overseen rapid expansion of the fintech during his term as chair and a non-executive...
Twelve major master trusts will incorporate illiquid assets within their default strategies, although a number will only offer this on higher-cost ‘premium’ default options. Research by consultants Isio looked at the planned...
Dalriada Trustees has further expanded its team by appointing Barbara Fewkes as a professional trustee. Fewkes previously worked as a partner and scheme actuary at Barnett Waddingham. She has joined Dalriada’s Glasgow...
Almost three out of 10 retirees said they withdrew money from their pension funds before moving into full-time retirement, potentially storing up financial problems for later life. Research by Just Group found...
Three in four workers (75 per cent) said they were be more likely to vote for a political party that is promising to reform workplace pensions — according to a new survey....
Origo has appointed Vivienne Sacco to be its new chief finance officer. Sacco was pervious both group and UK CFO for FNZ. As a chartered accountant Sacco has 25 years’ experience of working...
The Society of Pension Professionals has elected Sophia Singleton to be its next president. Singleton, who is a partner and head of DC consulting at XPS will replace Steve Hitchiner, a partner...
