Almost three out of 10 retirees said they withdrew money from their pension funds before moving into full-time retirement, potentially storing up financial problems for later life. Research by Just Group found...
DB schemes are being warned there are significant changes they need to take into account when making 2024 valuations. Hymans Robertson says that triennial valuations for DB schemes are taking place...
Three in four workers (75 per cent) said they were be more likely to vote for a political party that is promising to reform workplace pensions — according to a new survey....
Last year saw the biggest ever year-on-year fall in expected lifespans for newly retired pensioners — and this is a major contributory factor in DB surpluses, according to a new report. WTW’s...
Belfast-based financial services firm Kerr Henderson (KHFS) has been acquired by Michael Blaney, managing director of Ashtree Financial Services, and former owner of Autoline, for an undisclosed sum. The merger of KHFS and...
The Society of Pension Professionals has elected Sophia Singleton to be its next president. Singleton, who is a partner and head of DC consulting at XPS will replace Steve Hitchiner, a partner...
Barnett Waddingham has appointed five new partners in its consultancy business as part of a wider series of promotions, designed to support its continued growth. The firm has appointed Alex Toney (employer...
Mobius Life will now provide the investment platform for Smart Pension’s £5bn assets under management, under the terms of a new strategic partnership between the two firms. Smart says this partnership will...
All pension schemes with Aegon’s Master Trust will now have a named trustee assigned to their scheme to offer individual support and guidance. Aegon says this new ‘Trustee Connect’ service aims to...
Barnett Waddingham has appointed Kim Durniat as the new business area leader for its insurance and longevity consulting team. Durniat has over 25 years of insurance business expertise, including 15 years at...
