Master Trusts

Just as net-zero pledges have become universal in the multi-employer DC pensions sector, cracks are beginning to appear in the industry’s ability to deliver on the promises that have been signed up...

The democratisation of investment through shareholder activism runs the risk of raising obstacles for professionals structuring optimal portfolios for members, advisers have warned. Speaking at a Corporate Adviser round table on ESG...

More retirees are opting for part-time work or working in the gig economy, creating a new 'flexi-retirement' trend, according to abrdn. Abrdn outlines how the 'Class of 2022' plans to spend their...

The Department of Work and Pension has confirmed it will consult with the industry on new types collective defined contribution schemes later this year. This announcement, made by the pensions minister Guy...

SPONSORED COMMENT There’s a distinct possibility that the government might effectively ban combination charging structures when it finally revisits plans to introduce a universal single annual management charge for members of all...

Standard Life has completed a bulk purchase annuity transaction worth around £175m of the Findel Group Pension Fund which covers all members.  The Trustee was able to achieve full benefits for all...

Pensions Minister Guy Opperman is determined to increase saver engagement and create an environment where pensions are being talked about in the pub. A key initiative to enable this is a ‘statement...

Millions of people making minimum AE contributions believe they are saving enough for retirement, according to new research, despite evidence suggesting this will provide just a  basic standard of living. B&CE, the...

Proposed regulations for Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes could make it difficult for smaller schemes to offer these new pension arrangements, according to Aon. It says the high bar needed for authorisation...

Phoenix Group has for the first time moved into a positive cash flow position, with the purchase of the Standard Life brand and the income from its workplace pensions and bulk annuity...