In a report published today, VFM: Assessing value for money in defined contribution default funds, the Pensions Institute argues that charges are a key determinant in outcomes for default fund members. While...
Staff raised more than £4,000 in 2013, which Health Shield has matched — resulting in a total contribution by the Friendly Society of £8,008 to the charity. In total, more than £16,000...
For many insurers, projecting the profitability, and therefore the long-term value of workplace pensions has always been more art than science. But pressure is coming from many fronts that could have serious...
Under the deal Staffcare is providing a fully automated onboarding process for employers that builds on Now: Pensions’ existing administration platform. The system, which goes live this month, gives each payroll its...
Martin and Ferland join UK CEO Fiona Dunsire and Marsh chairman of Marsh Jane Barker, who is a non-executive director and CEO of Equitas on the board which now comprises four women...
Employers wanting assistance with staging can opt for a one-off staging fee of £1,000 with a small on-going fee per member, per month, or a discounted up-front fee. Schemes staging with Friends...
The DWP says a new online state pension forecast system will be developed to communicate foundation amounts to the public. The revelation, given in response to a Written Question by Labour MP...
The figures for Dutch schemes, which have regularly been cited as considerably cheaper than those in the UK in the debate over costs, exclude administration charges. The OFT report into workplace pensions...
The FCA is trying to simplify Key Feature Illustrations (KFIs) issued when people are taking out personal pensions or other contract based plans regulated by the FCA. Meanwhile, there is also a...
A recent Financial Times article entitled “Pensions fail to cash in on damages of $18 billion” discussed instances where pensions funds trustees could have, but chose not to, participate in class actions...
