As the UK defined contribution (DC) market matures, focus is increasingly shifting from accumulation to decumulation, in particular, how members draw down their savings in retirement. Since pension freedoms opened the door...
The UK is uniquely placed to spearhead faith-based pensions, not as niche offerings but as part of a broader shift toward value-driven retirement solutions that embed ethical and sustainable principles into the...
Pension schemes are looking to refine responsible investment remits against an evolving political and economic backdrop. This was the subject of a key panel discussion at Corporate Adviser’s Master Trust and GPP...
Closing the gender pension gap is a collective responsibility that affects everyone and requires action to ensure women achieve equal retirement outcomes. Speaking at the Corporate Adviser Master Trust Conference, Scottish Widows'...
The US is likely to remain an important source of global equity returns in future, despite current concerns about concentration risks and a potential AI bubble. This was one of the key...
Government plans to speed up consolidation and push private markets into DC are moving faster than the system can safely support. That was the dominant sentiment during a panel discussion at the...
The future of ESG within the pension industry is “genuinely in doubt” due to a political backlash in the US, according to former pensions minister and consultant Guy Opperman. This stark warning...
Chancellor Reeves has confirmed that pensions accrued before 1997 in the Pension Protection Fund and the financial assurance scheme will be indexed for inflation. In her second Budget speech, she said: "I...
The freeze on income tax thresholds and triple lock increase mean state pension will exceed the £12,500 nil rate band by 2027, but a new assessment process means this will not result...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a cut to the cash ISA allowance as part of wider efforts to unlock capital for UK growth. The total ISA allowance will remain at £20,000, but...
