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The number defined benefit pension scheme transfers has risen by a staggering 567 per cent, since the introduction of pension freedoms. According to the Financial Conduct Authority, in the six months to...

The number of companies offering more flexible pension choices is expected to triple within the next three years. Willis Towers Watson’s latest pension strategy survey found that just 9 per cent of...

Aon has partnered with Legal & General Investment Management and Scientific Beta to launch a new customised multi-factor index. Factor investing, also known as a smart beta investment strategy, is increasingly being...

Clearly many elements of auto enrolment have been a great success. Over 10 million people saving for their retirement for the first time and so far, opt out levels continue to be...

Most auto-enrolment schemes have trustees responsible for looking after member interests, ensuring schemes are well-run, communicating clearly with members and offering suitable investment options. But many pension trustees are overlooking the interests...

Pension savers want more transparency about how their company pension is performing, according to new research. This research found seven out of 10 savers (71 per cent) enrolled into DC schemes are...

Nest Insight has launched its new ‘sidecar savings’ trial in a bid to boost employees’ financial resilience. The first employer in this trial will be Timpson, who will use the scheme with its...

Companies with good, or improving track records on social and governance factors tend to outperform those with static or worsening track records, according to research by Hermes Investment Management. This is the...

Mobius Life has now transferred its group pension business to Scottish Friendly. Mobius Life is an independently-owned provider of institutional services to corporate pension schemes. This deal, which was announced in June,...

The newly launched Cost Transparency Initiative will work on implementing, promoting and encouraging the use of new cost transparency templates across the pensions and investment industries. The templates are designed to allow...