Pensions

The emerging market (EM) equities region has been a perennial underperformer for many years now.  What’s been behind this, and could this situation be set to reverse?  Matt Brennan, Head of Asset...

The shift in responsibility As the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution continues, the onus is on the individual to save adequately for their pension. But, broadly speaking, we know that...

The cost of the Minimum retirement lifestyle has fallen, with a two-person household now needing £21,600 per year and a one-person household £13,400, which is a £1,000 drop from last year. According...

The ABI is urging the Government to urgently reaffirm its support for a thriving market of private sector pensions dashboards. This was set out in its new report, "Unlocking Pensions Potential: The...

More than nine out of 10 LGBTQ+ individuals would seek advice about their retirement options, but one in three said they are unsure who to trust, according to new research. To mark...

The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has warned against potential changes to salary sacrifice arrangements for pensions, saying reforms would disproportionately harm low and moderate earners and reduce overall pension saving. Recent...

Clara-Pensions, the consolidator for defined benefit pension schemes, has extended its partnership with longevity specialists Club Vita. Club Vita was established in 2008 and works with over 500 pension funds in the...

Cheviot, a multi-employer pension trust offering both defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) schemes, has introduced a new operational and investment model in response to increasing regulatory demands, rising costs, and...

Barnett Waddingham has appointed five new partners to the business following its recent acquisition by Howden. The five new partners are  Lewys Curteis, (DB pensions consulting), Julien Masselot (insurance and longevity consulting)...

Isio has connected its first pension scheme to the Pensions Dashboards ecosystem, joining Royal London, Aegon, Fidelity, Barnett Waddingham and Standard Life. The move strengthens the partnership between Isio, the scheme’s trustees,...