Industry mourns death of Andrew Warwick-Thompson

The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP), the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and law firm Sackers have all welcomed the FCA’s proposals on targeted support but highlighted areas where the framework needs...

Pension Credit claims surge 44pc after Winter Fuel Payment change

Pension Credit claims have risen 44 per cent in the past year, with 98,200 more applications totalling 320,300. The increase follows the government’s decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Payment to those...

Targeted support will only work if guided retirement is also a success says APPT

The Association of Professional Pension Trustees (APPT) has told the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that its plans for targeted support will only deliver for savers if they are aligned with the regulator’s...

Rona Train: After 40 years, the lessons I’ve learned on pensions

by Emma Simon

After nearly 40 years in the pensions industry, Rona Train is retiring from her role as a partner and head of DC trustee consulting at Hymans Robertson. During this period she says...

Aviva launches fixed-term annuity as demand for guaranteed income rises

Aviva has launched a guaranteed fixed-term annuity, offering retirees an income for between three and 25 years without requiring a lifetime commitment. The product is designed to provide predictable income while allowing...

Broadstone warns of potential IPT rise in Autumn Budget

Broadstone has warned that Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) could rise in the Autumn 2025 Budget. The government is looking for ways to raise revenue and some politicians have suggested increasing taxes on...

Private capital’s healthy returns from football clubs like Nottingham Forest, Inter Milan and Wrexham

by John Greenwood

Private market asset managers with deep links to the UK pensions sector are generating strong returns from European football clubs. A report from Pitchbook, a Morningstar company, reveals that Nottingham Forest are...

FCA receives 5,000 scam reports in H1

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) received nearly 5,000 reports of fake FCA scammers in the first six months of this year. According to the regulator, out of the 5,000 reports, 480 people...

Aviva secures £134m BPA deal with Quest UK Pension Scheme