Workers Pension Trust has now been fully consolidated into the Cushon Master Trust, following its acquisition in June 2021. This is the first time, since the master trust authorisation regime was introduced,...
Labour will launch a pensions review, give the regulator new powers to force consolidation and establish a British ‘Tibi’ investment fund to help DC schemes invest in UK growth assets, if it...
The way younger adults engage with their pension savings is undergoing a rapid transformation. This looks set to continue with legislative changes which will see 18 to 22 year olds automatically enrolled...
Pensions automatic enrolment has generally been a success, but there have been drawbacks too, one which has grabbed headlines recently being the proliferation of small pots. Different ways of resolving small pots...
An effective employee benefit proposition needs smart technology at its core today, if it is to deliver value for employers and their workforce. Platforms, portals and employee apps have increasingly become a...
Employers of all sizes are increasingly interested in using benefits platforms to help them make the most of the benefits they offer and to streamline their administration processes. While the biggest employee...
The DC Investment Forum (DCIF) has elected Mark Austin as the new chair and David Whitehair its vice chair for 2024. Mark Austin is pensions and insurance Eexecutive for Northern Trust’s Asset...
Company insolvencies hit a record high since 1993, totalling 25,158, with creditors' voluntary liquidations (CVLs) making up the majority. The figure includes 20,577 CVLs, 2,827 compulsory liquidations, 1,567 administrations, 185 company voluntary...
Just Group secures benefits with a £400 million buy-in for all members of the pension scheme of a big UK tech company. The deal covers 2,500 pensioners and 1,500 deferred members. Mercer...
Between the Mansion House reforms of early summer and the recent Autumn Statement, a consultation about small pots became big box office. There were ministerial speeches and newspaper briefings extolling the benefits...
