Mercer has selected RMS to provide modelling expertise on how medical advances will impact longevity. The deal means Mercer's pension risk management consultants will be able to use RMS modelling to quantify...
A straightforward, good-value, people-led proposition, underpinned by good processes and technology, is helping win over corporate advisers, says Platforum senior researcher Miranda Seath In many ways, Royal London is a life and pension...
The cost of longevity risk has increased by 50 and could rise even higher as negative real yields becomes the ‘new norm’ says Hymans Robertson. The actuarial firm says a 1 year...
More than 70 financial services firms have pledged to promote gender balance across their organisation by signing the Treasury’s Women in Finance charter. Firms signing the charter commit to supporting the progression...
Sourcing overseas healthcare cover locally can save on costs, while global plans are more straightforward to deliver. But employers are increasingly opting for regional plans, says Sam Barrett Opportunities in both established...
Six years ago, Australian superannuation funds were told to do more to gain transparency on fund management costs. Since then, they have hired ex-custodian and investment bank personnel – who have won...
DC investment in alternatives is being held back by daily pricing and the charge cap. But, says Michelle McGagh, managers are finding ways around the problem Pension fund managers are keen to...
Amanda wrote recently about those clients who need a little tough love – the ones who arrive at your door knowing how much cover they want and why they want it. What they seldom know...
When someone mentions whole of life plans, most people will think of a niche product that serves as an inheritance tax planning tool for high-net-worth clients. And it’s really not surprising they’ve...
The much-heralded attack of the robo-adviser is driving a multi-channel approch in the US, and putting the squeeze on adviser margins. AT Kearney partner Bob Hedges sees the UK following suit. John...
