Pensions

The performance of default funds is crucial given that most employees sign up to that option when they join a scheme. But which default is best? A default fund offered by trust-based...

John Dean (pictured), head of health and protection at national specialist intermediary Punter Southall, points out that the outlook facing group risk isn’t as bleak as that facing private medical insurance (PMI)...

Government plans for welfare reform continue apace with the changes set to rewrite workplace absence management strategies. Healthcare professionals will hope the arrival of fit notes this month will nurturethe concept of...

Lowes Financial Management managing director Ian Lowes has set up www.structuredproduct review.com to help dispel what he describes as mis-information and confusion in the sector.“There are almost always at least a few...

We know that our pensioners have plenty of life in them but what about their pension providers? The past two years have delivered some shocks to our industry systems, not least the...

Is buy and hold dead? has to be one of the most pressing investment questions for anyone involved in pensions.The answer will depend on who is speaking. A stock broker, who makes...

Paul Gilbody, head of market and product engagement says discussions have already taken place with top five EBCs and their employers with a view to putting employees within the Nest scheme more...

The pensions provider argues the proposed Nest charging structure is inconsistent with the stakeholder pricing structure which has effectively meant providers have been unable to take any contribution charges since the launch...

Aegon, which has been lobbying for Nest to adopt a dual charging structure, says a combination charge is the best way to reduce the timing mismatch between income from charges and costs...

The claim comes as Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled a combined charging structure for Nest of an annual management charge of 0.3 per cent and a ’small’ contribution charge of...