Defined benefit schemed saw their funding position improve overall in 2024, after deficits further reduced in December. Figures from Broadstone's Sirius index shows there has been positive funding progression for both a ...
Standard Life’s workplace and intermediary adviser businesses have come together under the leadership of Gail Izat who has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director of workplace and retail...
Foster Denovo has acquired Verum Wealth, marking the firm’s seventh acquisition in just over a year and adding £87m of assets under advice to its recently established Glasgow hub. Verum Wealth’s founder...
Broadstone and Lovell Minnick Partners have signed an agreement for the private equity firm to make a strategic growth investment in the consultancy firm but financial terms were not disclosed. Lovell Minnick...
Smart has warned there is a danger that workplace pension reforms could create a “sub-optimal oligopoly” in the sector if it solely focuses on mega funds. In an interview with The Times...
Over 82 per cent of those who have a financial adviser believe it offers "value for money," a 10 per cent rise since 2023, according to the latest Scottish Widows Investor Confidence...
Employee benefits will face scrutiny in 2025 as the 2024 Autumn Budget's higher NI contributions and minimum wage prompt tighter budgeting, according to Grid The group risk industry body has stated that...
Legal & General has become the first major pension provider to pass integration testing with the Pensions Dashboards Programme ahead of the April 2025 launch. This follows the Government’s Pension Schemes Act...
AXA - Global Healthcare is expanding into wellbeing with a new app that integrates healthcare, insurance, virtual care, and personalised features to help members manage both their physical and mental health in...
Cartwright stresses early preparation for the Pensions Dashboard to avoid "dead money" on compliance costs, especially for endgame schemes, while helping trustees manage costs, protect benefits, and align with strategies. According to...
