Pensions

After nearly 40 years in the pensions industry, Rona Train is retiring from her role as a partner and head of DC trustee consulting at Hymans Robertson. During this period she says...

Hargreaves Lansdown, Schroders and M&G have declined to comment on press reports that they are all actively considering launching a master trust to further boost their presence in the DC workplace pension...

Aviva has launched a guaranteed fixed-term annuity, offering retirees an income for between three and 25 years without requiring a lifetime commitment. The product is designed to provide predictable income while allowing...

There has been a huge improvement in providers' service standards this year, with nine companies achieving a five star rating in Corporate Adviser's Provider Service Ratings Report. TO REQUEST A PDF COPY...

Broadstone has warned that Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) could rise in the Autumn 2025 Budget. The government is looking for ways to raise revenue and some politicians have suggested increasing taxes on...

Private market asset managers with deep links to the UK pensions sector are generating strong returns from European football clubs. A report from Pitchbook, a Morningstar company, reveals that Nottingham Forest are...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) received nearly 5,000 reports of fake FCA scammers in the first six months of this year. According to the regulator, out of the 5,000 reports, 480 people...

Aviva has completed a £134 million bulk purchase annuity (BPA) buy-in transaction with the Quest UK Pension Scheme. The deal, which was finalised in July 2025, secures benefits for over 440 scheme...

LifeSight has been appointed as the full master trust provider for advanced electronics provider Emerson.  LifeSight already offered drawdown solution to the company, but is now the master trust provider for all...

A handful of savers have reclaimed more than £100,000 in tax, wrongly charged on pension withdrawals according to figures from HMRC.  The data on the size of these overpayments was supplied via...