Upturns in economic fortunes and forecasts can have interesting “side effects” in the world of employee benefits. For example in this country George Osborne recently confirmed his backing for inflation-busting increases in...
20 million workers will soon be reliant on a defined contribution (DC) pension for all or some of their retirement provision. For many, this will be a first foray into pension saving....
A written statement from pensions minister Steve Webb says providers will be required to publish more information to enable those running defined contribution schemes to see exactly how much they are paying...
Bupa By You, which allows people to choose from one of two core options that can be enhanced with optional extras, will include a no claims discount for the first time, enabling...
White was formerly managing director of Buck Global Investment Advisors (BGIA) and Global Benefits Administration. His new role gives him responsibility for the combined administration and consulting business in Europe. Smart was...
It has published a set of eight criteria against which any new system, including one that includes an outright ban on bundled commissions, described as a ‘cash model’ should be considered. The...
A final market study report will be published within 12 months outlining proposed remedies that could include rule changes designed to stimulate competition in the market or to constrain the behaviour of...
Pictured - Schroders’ Stephen Bowles collecting the award for the Ultimate Default Fund from Punter Southall Group’s Alan Morahan and Marcus Brigstocke. Pension Adviser of the Year Winner - Hargreaves Lansdown,...
The Pension Adviser of the Year award went to Hargreaves Lansdown, while Arthur J Gallagher was named Group Risk Adviser of the Year, at the awards ceremony in London’s Grosvenor House Hotel,...
A nationwide study by the provider found 21 per cent of savers have cancelled pension contributions to save money over the past two years, with the average annual payment cancelled amounting to...
