DC schemes’ investment teams are increasingly having to factor in high inflation in their strategies and how it will, in turn, impact the relative value of currencies. Initially, this may seem at odds...
Across the defined contribution pension market, over 12 million deferred pension pots worth less than £1,000 are no longer being paid into. These small-value pension pots are said to total £4bn...
The Pensions Regulator has issued its first ‘green’ fine — after trustees of ExxonMobil pension plan failed to published a mandatory report on how the scheme was managing the risks of climate...
Schroders has achieved top ratings for its global impact investment strategy after seeking independent verification of its process. This follows the introduction of a new metric: the Operating Principles for Impact Management. The...
Confusion over the lifetime allowance (LTA) is generating more questions from advisers than any other topic at present. Royal London’s technical team reviewed the queries it received following training sessions and webinars...
Abolishing inheritance tax (IHT) would be a massive blow to the alternative investment market (AIM) in the short term with the potential to create significant market disruption, according to Wealth Club. The...
Stagflation is the economic scenario that many pension funds fear the most but are perhaps least prepared for. Its heady combination of accelerating prices and meagre growth remains an economic rarity through...
Aon has appointed Leah Evans to be a partner in its UK risk settlement team. Evans has worked in the industry for the past 15 years, advising trustees and corporates on risk...
Phoenix Group is now offering a ‘midlife MOT’ to all employees within 10 years of retirement. This health and wealth check — which has been promoted by the Department of Work and...
Rishi Sunak has rowed back on earlier climate commitments, by delaying a ban on new petrol and diesel cars, and saying households will be given more time to switch from gas boilers to...
