‘Mansion House Accord’ to pledge 5pc UK private markets
Pension providers and single employer schemes are set to sign up to a new pledge to invest 5 per cent of their assets in UK private markets, according to sources. Believed to...
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Exclusive: HMRC delays £70m net-pay compensation to a million low earners
Payments of £70 due to a million low earners in net-pay pension schemes have been delayed by a year because of IT and administration delays, Corporate Adviser can reveal. In 2022 the...
Scottish Widows: Taking the long view in turbulent times
SPONSORED ARTICLE The past few weeks have been alive with speculation about what tariffs the US might bring in and who and what would be targeted. That speculation came to an end...
Umar Yaqoob: Better faith-based pensions
SPONSORED COMMENT What challenges do Muslim savers face accessing workplace pensions? One of the biggest hurdles is a lack of awareness and understanding about pensions. This is true across the workforce —...
Analysis: Shariah annuities in the spotlight
The financial industry is failing to recognise and communicate that annuities do not align with Shariah principles, putting Muslim members at risk of making decisions that contradict their beliefs. DOWNLOAD THE ADVISER...
Huge annuity Shariah blind spot highlighted in adviser report
Much of the UK pensions sector has a blind spot with regard to the Shariah status of annuities meaning Muslim retirees are unwittingly buying products that are not suitable for them, a...
Private equity giants feel tariff pain
Pension funds and other big institutional investors are examining how to exit private equity stakes in response to the market turmoil triggered by President Trump’s tariffs, the Financial Times is reporting. Private...
Umar Yaqoob: Faith-based investors need equal access to derisking as their counterparts
SPONSORED CONTENT Aviva has recently launched its new Shariah Lifestyle Investment Strategy, partnering with global fund manager HSBC to utilise their range of Shariah-compliant funds. We’ve done this to provide our members...
Sonal Desai: What Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ means for fixed income
US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement is a step toward some greater clarity on tariff policy, after months of disruptive uncertainty. The announcement sets the stage for potential bilateral negotiations, so...
Pension freedoms 10 years on: IFoA research shows fall in understanding
Less people are taking advice or guidance in 2025 than they did in 2022 and understanding of options, pension products and charges is lower, according to research from the Institute and Faculty...
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