ESG investment strategies have become increasingly sophisticated, with funds now tailored to a range of investor preferences. While most of these focus on sustainability issues — many investors also want to see...
Pension Credit claims have risen by 145 per cent since the announcement of means-testing for the winter fuel payment. About 150,000 Pension Credit claims were received by the DWP in the 16...
Former pensions minister Guy Opperman is joining Smart as a senior adviser. This will be an international role, with a focus on Smart’s proprietary retirement technology platform Keystone. Smart says global demand...
Standard Life is the first pension provider to ensure its default investment aligns with the regulator’s new sustainable fund labelling scheme. The FCA Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) offer four distinct labels —...
DC pensions could be well-placed to support modern flexible retirement needs and should no longer been seen as inferior to DB provision. This was one of the key messages of a presentation...
UK pension providers have set stretching net zero targets — with many already making significant progress towards 2050 goals by reducing carbon emissions. But how much influence can decarbonising portfolios have, when...
Corporate advisers have always advised on switching pension schemes — with cost, poor service, fund choice or better support with engagement typically driving these decisions. But switching activity remains relatively low. As...
Smart has appointed Martin Gill as chief technology officer. Gill will be responsible for guiding Smart’s technology strategy, supporting the company’s future growth globally, and working closely with product and engineering teams...
The PMI has launched its first Special Interest Group (SIG), created for trustees. Through the Special Interest Group (SIG), trustees can communicate, exchange information, and support one another. It allows professional and...
Barnett Waddingham has appointed Baroness Helena Morrissey to be the non-executive chair of its management board. Morrissey has held a range of senior positions within the financial services industry, including being the CEO...
