Pensions

Five months ago I made some predictions about what could be in Rachel Reeves’ Budget, Labour’s first chance to tax and spend for 14 years. Praise be. In a career first, I...

Three-quarters of UK employers offer cash alternatives to pensions for higher-earning employees who are restricted by the annual allowance, according to research from WTW. Its annual survey of pension taxes found that over...

Around 63 per cent of employers and 54 per cent of employees believe that the government is lacking in support for the health and wellbeing of workers in the UK, according to...

TPT Investment Management (TPTIM) has partnered with MSCI to develop a risk management solution for pension schemes. The system assesses asset risk in relation to liabilities across public and private markets. It...

Around 79 per cent of disabled employees experience burnout, nearly double the rate of non-disabled workers, as potential £5 billion Personal Independence Payments (PIP) cuts could push more people into unprepared workplaces,...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Robin Crispin Odey £1.8 million and banned him from the UK financial services industry. Crispin Odey was found to have ignored governance rules and blocked...

Standard Life secured £5.1 billion in Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) premiums in 2024, maintaining a top-five average position in the market over the past three years. The company also grew its workplace...

Almost nine out of 10 firms working across the pensions sector have started to use artificial intelligence according to a survey by the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP).  The SPP surveyed pension...

Mental health will be the top employee concern in 2025, with 31 per cent of employers expecting increased demand for support, according to Towergate Employee Benefits. This rises to 62 per cent...

XPS Group has taken over as administrator of the John Lewis Partnership Pensions Trust, ensuring continued service for 126,000 members, including 41,000 pensioners. The deal involved close collaboration between XPS, JLP, and...