Pensions

Although no exact details are yet available, the primary aim of the service standards charter is to set out basic intended timelines that intermediaries can expect for the provision of quotes, invoices...

This situation is causing frustration for advisers. Lindsey Joseph, divisional director, group risk at LEBC Corporate Healthcare Solutions, says: “When SME schemes were purely community rated, we could accept this rationale. But...

Surprisingly, active member discount (AMD) charging structures are sometimes portrayed as an undesirable addition to the GPP market. This is unfortunate, because the development of AMD remains one of the few genuine...

Our mothers taught us to always look a gift horse in the mouth. But when the Coalition announced a higher state pension for all, we were so busy rejoicing, we forgot mum...

Just as the industry though it was getting its head around the Retail Distribution Review, along comes the Treasury Select Committee with the hint of a promise of respite, at least for...

Aegon says it has decided to rebrand its UK asset management organisation to more clearly differentiate its specialist investment management offerings, such as its fixed income and UK equities fund range, as...

But employer paid contributors to cash plans bucked the downward trend across the healthcare market, growing by 11.2 per cent to reach 0.45m, confirming that demand for cash plans from employers retains...

The Perfect Cashplan offers income replacement monthly payments of up to £1500 a month as well as dentistry, optical and hospital benefits. It also includes benefits such as car-parking costs of up...

The idea is one of several floated by TPR in an initial response to its Enabling Good Member Outcomes in Work-based Pensions consultation. TPR is also considering changes to disclosure requirements for...

Morris joined the company in 1988 as an international consultant in the New York office before relocating to London soon afterwards. Since then he has been an account director and consulted with...