The Hymans Robertson Foundation has launched a new hardship fund for charities affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 50 charities already supported by this foundation can apply for additional help via...
Punter Southall Aspire’s chief executive Steve Butler has co-authored a new business book, looking at how firms can support mid-life workers. The book, Midlife Review: A guide to work, wealth and wellbeing is...
The government has responded to high profile corporate failures such as BHS and Carillion by tabling new legislation to bolster The Pensions Regulator’s powers and discourage corporate and individual behaviours that may...
The Pension Schemes Bill, which has cross-party support, has been continuing its progress through Parliament. The Bill was dropped when Parliament was dissolved ahead of the December general election but has now...
The FCA has confirmed it is reconsidering implementing set investment pathways for investors going into drawdown, in the wake of the Covid crisis and subsequent market turmoil. In a letter to chief...
As a tool, currency hedging can form an important part of a defined contribution (DC) scheme’s overall approach to risk management. Yet, in the past, not all schemes have deployed hedging, with cost...
Litigation may well represent one of the more dramatic and unwelcome challenges for a pension fund, its trustees and or its sponsoring employer, but being sued by members for failing to deliver on...
Corporate advisers and trustees could face legal challenges from members in the months ahead as a result of more flexible guidance from the regulator in response to the Covid-19 crisis. New guidance...
Thousands of investors who have taken advantage of pension freedom rules will have to review their retirement income strategies in light of the coronavirus sell off, according to leading pension experts. These...
The Department of Work & Pensions has withdrawn the planned 10 per cent increase in the general levy, due to take effect this April. This levy is applied on all occupational and...
