Pensions

Millions of women born in the 1950s could be in line for redress over state pension age changes, as the Government has announced it will review its previous decision on this issue....

The Association of Professional Pension Trustees (APPT) has updated its Code of Practice for Professional Corporate Sole Trustees (PCSTs), effective 1 January 2026. The update gives firms time to review and adjust...

Almost six in ten employers say their health and wellbeing strategies are helping them deliver on the 'social' element of their ESG policies, according to new research from Grid. According to Grid, over...

There is an urgent need for DC providers, private market asset managers, and general and limited partners from venture capital to increase their mutual understanding to make a success of working together. ...

The pensions sector is fully embracing performance fees, with no fundamental objections among panellists at a recent Corporate Adviser round table event, looking at the challenges of incorporating private markets within DC...

Defined contribution (DC) schemes have over the years looked for ways to increase participation, enhance investment choices and help participants reach better retirement outcomes. However, one area that has at times proved...

As UK defined contribution (DC) schemes evolve, the need for diversified, resilient portfolios has never been greater. With traditional asset classes under pressure and member outcomes increasingly scrutinised, private markets are emerging...

Institutional investors have gradually increased their average allocation to infrastructure, prompting a more thoughtful approach to optimal portfolio construction. Increasingly, investors seek diversification by geography and sector, complemented further by size, as...

The state pension should be radically reformed to ensure it remains financially sustainable — with big increases to the SPA, but targeted support to protect those with lower life expectancies, according to...

Several industry firms have raised concerns over potential changes to salary sacrifice arrangements for pension contributions ahead of the 26 November Budget, amid media reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is planning a...