The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has raised concerns about the FCA’s proposed Value for Money (VfM) framework, describing it as overly complex and potentially misleading for savers. It warned that...
Islamic fintech startup Wahed has defended its new London advertising campaign which has sparked controversy for featuring preacher Mufti Menk and imagery of a briefcase of burning US dollar bills and euros....
Millions of employees could face a poorer retirement if the Chancellor levies National Insurance on pension contributions in this month’s Budget, according to industry concerns. The Institute for Fiscal Studies estimates that...
Smart Pension has completed the consolidation of Crystal Trust assets into its own master trust. Smart acquired the Crystal master trust from Evolve Pensions in 2023 — one of the biggest consolidations...
Inflation has dropped to 1.7 per cent, its lowest in three years and below target, which means the 4.1 per cent earnings growth will likely result in a £473 increase to the...
Should pension schemes allow members to use funds to help get them on the property ladder? And are there more innovative ways the pension funds could be used to address the housing...
Integrating pension with homeownership ambitions could enhance retirement security — but there is a need for tailored solutions that address individual circumstances, as retirement expectations and economic conditions evolve. Delegates attending a...
The new government clearly has an overflowing in-tray and at present speaking to journalists about its plans for the group risk industry is further down the immediate ‘to do’ list. Neither Wes...
With a broad range of gender-specific health products and services available, the days of a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare benefits are long gone. But while there are significant benefits for organisations offering...
The People’s Pension now has £30bn of assets under management. The master trust says it expects to reach the £50bn mark within the next five years — putting it in the top...
