Bitcoin could play a role in workplace pensions as members seek alternatives to traditional assets. Speaking at the Corporate Adviser Summit, Cartwright director of investment consulting Sam Roberts said the pensions industry...
Reform UK has started to engage directly with pensions industry leaders about its investment and retirement policy agenda, in a move seen as part of the party’s broader strategy to position itself...
Health secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed that there would be no VAT on private healthcare in the upcoming Budget, saying, “It's not happening.” Streeting’s clarification follows reports that the chancellor was considering...
Aviva has launched a new default option offering a significant allocation to private markets, designed to help the provider meet its Mansion House commitments. This default — called My Future Vision —...
The Trustee Sustainability Working Group (TSWG) is calling for a temporary pause on pension scheme climate reporting, arguing that freeing sustainability experts from box-ticking compliance could be the "silver bullet" to unlock...
President Trump’s hostile attitude towards climate change, net zero and DE&I initiatives appears to have made UK investors more positive towards ESG investing. Research by the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) found...
The Aviva Master Trust has exceeded £15bn of assets under management, as pension schemes continue to scale upwards. The master trust is now used by more than 550 employers, looking after the...
Pension engagement is lowest among those nearing retirement, with 17 per cent of over-55s saying they have never reviewed their pension, according to new research from Standard Life. This compares with 12...
Generation X savers are heading into retirement underprepared, with new PensionBee research warning they could become the first generation to see a decline in financial security compared to their parents. The 2025...
HMRC and the Financial Conduct Authority have issued co-ordinated statements clarifying that 30-day ‘cooling off’ cancellation rules may not apply to savers taking tax-free cash from pensions. This comes amid speculation that...
