DB pension transfer values fall to new record lows
The transfer value of DB pensions continued to fall in March, amid ongoing market volatility. XPS Group’s Transfer Value Index fell to £142,000 in March, a new record low. The main driver...
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Recent market volatility driving demand for bulk annuity transactions: Isio
There continued to be strong demand for bulk annuity transactions in the first quarter of this year, despite significant market volatility, according to Isio. The pension consultancy said its risk settlement business...
Railpen appoints life sciences and innovation consultant
Railpen has appointed Emma Goodford as a consultant to drive leasing across its life sciences and innovation portfolio in the Oxford-Cambridge corridor. The appointment comes as Railpen accelerates the development of a...
Govt launches Menopause Advisory Group to support women in work
The government has launched the first independent Menopause Advisory Group to help employers better support women experiencing menopause and reduce the number leaving the workforce. The group includes leaders from business, healthcare,...
Schroders stays focused on long-term strategy as LTAF hits two years
Schroders stays committed to its long-term investment strategy as its Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF) reaches its two-year milestone. The firm continues to evolve its approach to meet demands in an uncertain economic...
Pensions industry urged to address social mobility gaps: research
The pensions industry is falling short in supporting social mobility, with individuals from working-class backgrounds facing significant barriers to career advancement, according to new research from NextGen Pensions. The report titled 'Supporting...
Lifesearch and Trinity extend partnership to offer PMI to veterans
LifeSearch has extended its partnership with military insurer Trinity to offer Private Medical Insurance (PMI) to veterans and the wider military community. Trinity, founded in 2000, provides insurance for serving personnel, veterans,...
Brits reclaim £44m in overpaid taxes on pension withdrawals in Q1
Brits reclaimed £44 million for overtaxation on pension withdrawals in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest HMRC figures. According to the data, over 15,000 reclaim forms were processed during...
Strong dashboard awareness but varying readiness across firms: PDP research
FCA-regulated pension providers are generally aware of the pensions dashboards initiative, but readiness varies, especially between large and small firms. According to a survey by Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) as part of...
Industry welcomes TPR support for superfunds
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has confirmed in a recent blog its support for defined benefit (DB) superfunds as a legitimate endgame option for pension schemes. TPR has approved the first three transfers,...
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