Pensions

B&CE has appointed Joanne Palmer as chief operating officer to oversee all its operational functions, including the day to day running of The People’s Pension. Palmer, who joins B&CE in January, has...

LCP has welcomed the new Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) regulations as long as they allow the Royal Mail scheme to be set up quickly. LCP partner Steve Taylor has warned that the...

Nelu Diversified Consulting Solutions has announced its expansion into the UK and the launch of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DE&I”) certification suite for benefit plan sponsors, service providers, and individual benefit...

The Government has launched a review of the state pension age, and will consider the merits of bringing forward the date at which this is increased to 68.  Currently a gradual rise...

Today’s decade-high inflation figure will have a significant impact on those in retirement and taking benefits from their pension, according to leading commentators. Figures published by the Office of National Statistic show...

The Association of Consulting Actuaries has attacked the regulators’ value for money in DC pensions consultation for not focusing on decumulation, arguing this is an area where significant value destruction can be...

Over half of people surveyed say they are unaware of or do not understand the terms 'responsible investment,' 'sustainable investment,' or ‘ESG investing,’ according to research from Aegon.  Aegon surveyed 10,000 people...

The UK pension risk settlement market is expected to exceed £45bn in 2021 - the third consecutive year that it has reached this level.  Analysis by Aon says it expects another bumper...

Mercer has expanded its investment team with three senior appointments. Adam Lane and Jemma Beattie will join the investment advisory team to meet growing demand from clients looking to refine their de-risking journey...

The key skills clients look for in a financial adviser are trust, communication skills, behavioural coaching, and technical knowledge, according to a recently published white paper by The Initiative for Financial Wellbeing...