The pensions industry must move beyond gimmicks and take a more empathetic, human-centred approach if it is to overcome the "shame" and anxiety holding back member engagement. That was the key message...
The Government requirement for schemes to reach £25bn by 2035 is already influencing adviser selection, amid concerns that some mid-sized players may be forced to leave the market. This was one of the...
Employers and schemes must do more to engage savers and bridge the pension "intention gap." Speaking at the Corporate Adviser Summit, NatWest Cushon master trust lead David Harvey highlighted the need to...
Health secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that there would be no VAT on private healthcare in the upcoming Budget, saying, “It's not happening.” Streeting’s clarification follows reports that the chancellor was considering...
The Pensions Regulator has warned that schemes must build the governance, skills and budgets to assess the full range of asset classes, including private markets, or face consolidation. Speaking at the Corporate...
Aviva has launched a new default option offering a significant allocation to private markets, designed to help the provider meet its Mansion House commitments. This default — called My Future Vision —...
The Trustee Sustainability Working Group (TSWG) is calling for a temporary pause on pension scheme climate reporting, arguing that freeing sustainability experts from box-ticking compliance could be the "silver bullet" to unlock...
The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) has welcomed regulatory clarity on pension cancellation rights but warned that an outright ban on reversing tax-free cash withdrawals could prove “unduly harsh” for savers. His...
The Aviva Master Trust has exceeded £15bn of assets under management, as pension schemes continue to scale upwards. The master trust is now used by more than 550 employers, looking after the...
Pension engagement is lowest among those nearing retirement, with 17 per cent of over-55s saying they have never reviewed their pension, according to new research from Standard Life. This compares with 12...
