Opt-out rates from AE pension increased marginally in 2019, following the second staged increase in minimum contribution levels according to the Department of Work and Pensions — but overall opt-out rates remain...
Willis Towers Watson has appointed Mark Calnan as head of investments for Europe, the Middle East and Asia (EMEA). Calnan has 16 years’ experience with the firm, working across client facing, research,...
There was an improvement in over fiduciary manager performance in 2019, according to new research by XPS. However this report found more than a third of fiduciary managers underperformed when compared to...
Support is declining among pension schemes for The Pension Regulators new Code of Practice, according to research Aon. The professional services firm says that support has notably waned during the consultation period...
The coronavirus outbreak has triggered exceptional fiscal responses from governments worldwide, injections of liquidity from central banks and a relaxation of some regulatory rule sets. But despite all measures, fear continues to grip...
TPT Retirement Solutions has appointed Helena Dumycz as its new head of employer relationships. Dumycz, a qualified actuary, has 18 years’ experience in the pensions sector and has worked in consulting and...
Before trustees allow employers to delay making contributions into DB schemes, they need to consider how they would ‘switch on’ payment mechanisms again. This warning comes from LCP partner Steven Taylor. He...
Punter Southall Aspire is withdrawing from the master trust market. The firm currently runs the Aspire Savings Trust. Trustee will now begin the process of identifying a new master trust provider to...
Mel Charles has been named the new director of automatic enrolment at The Pensions Regulator after nine years with the organisation. His role will include supporting employers as they navigate the current...
Premier, the pensions, employee benefits and wealth management business, has appointed Alastair Aird as its chief executive officer to lead the firm’s plans for strategic growth. Aird has transitioned since the start...
