Pensions

The huge expansion of pensions under auto-enrolment has created a far more diverse membership base — and regulation is only starting to catch up.  Describing the shift, Aviva head of savings and...

Retirement income advice has always been one of the most challenging areas of financial planning given the uncertainty around client needs, market returns and even how long a client might live. Despite...

October’s Black History Month served as a timely reminder to reflect on the complex relationship between ethnicity and pensions.  While it’s heartening to see increased focus and discussion on this issue, there’s...

Over the past few years we have seen unprecedented improvements in the funding levels of DB pension schemes. This has resulted in more DB schemes being in surplus and, as a result,...

Stakeholders from across the pensions industry and beyond have collaborated on a Guide to Net Zero Pathways for pension schemes seeking to reduce their carbon footprint in a sustainable manner, published this...

A new tax band for higher earners in Scotland are likely to make increased pension contributions more attractive, to help offset these increases. The Scottish devolved government announced a new ‘advanced’ tax...

Aviva has appointed Louise Williamson to be head of its master trust with immediate effect.  Williamson was previously head of governance for Smart Pension and has also worked  for LifeSight, the master...

The majority of Generation X savers are not confident they will have saved enough to achieve a good standard of living in retirement, according to new research. This survey, by Just Group,...

Aegon UK has broadened its sustainability commitments by signing the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge.  This global initiative brings together financial institutions from 25 countries that are committed and contribute through their investments...

SPONSORED CONTENT For many people, 2023 has been another year of financial uncertainty. To help end the year on a positive note, here are our top financial wellbeing tips that can support...