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In the world of workplace pensions, the mantra of the day from policymakers is that bigger is better. But despite this general trend, in relation to scheme size and default funds, the Pensions...

WTW has appointed Craig Baker as chief investment strategist to its investments business (Tower Watson). Baker was the global chief investment officer for ten years and will continue to serve on the...

It has been a strong year for DC savers, with expected retirement income rising between £2,000 and £6,000 according to data from Aon’s UK DC tracker. Figures for the last quarter of...

Five months ago I made some predictions about what could be in Rachel Reeves’ Budget, Labour’s first chance to tax and spend for 14 years. Praise be. In a career first, I...

Three-quarters of UK employers offer cash alternatives to pensions for higher-earning employees who are restricted by the annual allowance, according to research from WTW. Its annual survey of pension taxes found that over...

Standard Life secured £5.1 billion in Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) premiums in 2024, maintaining a top-five average position in the market over the past three years. The company also grew its workplace...

Mental health will be the top employee concern in 2025, with 31 per cent of employers expecting increased demand for support, according to Towergate Employee Benefits. This rises to 62 per cent...

More than half or 53 per cent of UK savers prefer their pensions to be invested in the UK, according to PLSA research. According to the research, 16 per cent would prioritise...

Only half of UK adults are confident they will be able to work into their 70s, despite many people needing to work beyond retirement age due to insufficient savings. Research from Phoenix...

Brightwell, the comprehensive service provider for defined benefit schemes, has appointed Paula Walter as a non-executive director. Walter has held several leadership roles in both executive and non-executive capacities and has spent over...