Nearly five hundred people have so far completed a “Pensions Safeguarding Guidance” interview since new anti-scam rules were introduced at the end of November 2021, according to a new Freedom of Information...
The Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF) regime came into effect on 15 November last year with its investment approach clearly defined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). At least 50 per cent...
The industry has welcomed the government's decision to bring paid-for online adverts within the scope of the Online Safety Bill after a year-long campaign by PIMFA, Which? UK Finance, The Money and...
The Government’s Online Safety Bill will now include measures to crack down on fraudulent online advertisements after a year long campaign by UK Finance, Which? and the Mental Health Policy Institute. This...
The emphasis on value for money in workplace pensions is arguably the next stage of evolution for the sector, representing something of a refinement compared with the blunter instrument of price caps,...
Smaller defined benefit pension schemes frequently lack the time and resources to plan their endgames effectively, which could impact member outcomes. This was the conclusion of new research carried out by Stoneport....
Investors have a key role to play in driving change on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) according to a new report from the UN-backed group the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The...
Many trustees are unsure whether new rules aimed at preventing pension scams will be effective, according to a new survey. Specialist pension law firm Sacker & Partners found that while half of...
Royal London has confirmed it is in “exploratory discussions” about a potential takeover of the mutual LV=. These talks comes after LV= members voted against a takeover by the US private equity...
Regulators working across the financial services sector have published a joint formal agreement, agreeing to work together on issues of common interest. The agreement, known as the Wider Implications Framework, sets out...
