U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed reservations about a proposal from advisers, particularly National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, to allow Americans to use 401(k) retirement savings for a home down payment....
The Trustee Sustainability Working Group (TSWG) has set out its priorities for 2026 as it looks to improve how sustainability is implemented across pension schemes. The group, which was formed at the...
Almost nine in ten UK employees say their workplace pension influences whether they stay with their current employer, but employers treated pensions as a compliance exercise rather than as a strategic element...
Aegon is up for sale by the middle of 2026, with Phoenix, Scottish Widows, Royal London and private equity groups all considering the acquisition, according to media reports. Aegon has confirmed that...
Corporate advisers could bar providers from pitch exercises if they do not fully disclose performance-related fees paid on private markets investments. This was a key issue for advisers at a recent round...
Many DC workplace pensions schemes are set to embrace private assets urged on by the Government and the prospect of higher returns, but what, roughly, is an appropriate percentage for schemes to...
Pension schemes and administration can now access a new guide on digital transformation, published by PASA. This is the second part of its digital administration guidance series, and focuses on planning an...
It’s clear that how we use digital services is changing. While master trusts focus on engaging members and employers in new ways, there’s still a noticeable gap between pension apps and those...
What are the challenges facing DC savers today? The biggest hurdle in DC isn’t participation, it’s adequacy — which is impacting outcomes. Longer lives and rising living costs are adding to this...
According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 12.5 million UK adults (March 2023) – 38% of the working-age population – are currently under saving for retirement. TO REQUEST A...
