Pensions are still likely to deliver strong outcomes for retirement savers despite inheritance tax (IHT) changes, according to Standard Life. Most unused pension funds and death benefits will count toward a person’s...
The percentage of people waiting over 18 weeks for treatment slightly decreased to 61.5 per cent, while the percentage of those waiting over 52 weeks dropped to just 1.9 per cent, the...
Funding of DB schemes continued to improve in January, with surpluses now standing at £220bn, relative to long-term targets, according to the latest analysis from XPS. It says this figures is an...
Almost eight out of 10 asset managers now expect a 'disorderly transition' according to the latest responsible investment survey by LCP. Its annual survey showed however managers remain committed to responsible investment...
The total value of premiums paid into individual pension annuities rose 4 per cent to £7.4 billion in 2025, according to data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The ABI said...
There has been mixed industry response to the latest FCA consolation, which proposes radical changes to the pension transfer system and ways to modernise future pension projections. While there was support for...
Broadstone and Sovereign Risk Management have partnered to provide an absence insurance solution that combines financial protection, employee wellbeing and engagement. The solution is designed to help employers manage costs and support...
People’s Partnership has called for the FCA transfer reforms to apply to the whole DC market to speed up consolidation and drive better outcomes for savers. The FCA is proposing a new...
The funding position of defined benefit schemes continued to strengthen in January, according to Broadstone. The latest PPF 7800 Index shows the estimated aggregate funding position of DB schemes surplus of the...
Nest is launching a new ‘member assembly’ that will give its pension savers input into its future investment decisions. This assembly will bring together a group of savers, representative of the wider...
