Aon has appointed Michael Porter as DC proposition development leader within its DC Solutions business. Porter brings more than 18 years of experience in the UK pensions industry, having held senior positions...
Long-term sickness leave is costing UK employers an average of £20,735 per employee, according to new research from MetLife. The figure accounts for a range of hidden and direct costs, including temporary...
The government has released draft rules introducing a new “targeted support” regime that would allow authorised firms to offer more personalised help with pensions and investments. The move aims to bridge the...
The Mansion House speech last night failed to mention Phase 2 of the Pensions Review, which industry experts say was a missed opportunity to tackle long-term sustainability. The speech reaffirmed the government’s...
Wealth managers and IFAs are planning to increase how much of their own wealth they allocate to private markets, according to new research from Wealth Club. The research shows 98 per cent...
Institutional investors and wealth managers expect continued growth in fund flows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs over the next year, but want global regulators to address ongoing ambiguity in crypto rules. According...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have proposed reforms to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR). The SM&CR holds senior leaders in financial firms accountable for their...
Over 20 UK employers have signed a pledge, sent to over 100 firms, to prioritise pension outcomes over cost when selecting and reviewing providers. But the pledge has been snubbed by some...
Investment managers at insurance companies are using AI more to help guide their investment decisions, according to a new global study from Ortec Finance. The survey included managers responsible for over 10...
YuLife has introduced three new modular add-ons to its group risk insurance policies. According to Yulife, the new features give employers more flexibility in tailoring employee benefits and enabling advisers to offer...
