Consultants and trustees urge caution over increasing pension investment in UK private markets, warning that long-term member outcomes must not be compromised in the rush to meet government growth targets. These concerns...
DC savers can expect to see 5 per cent of their fund channelled into UK private market investments under a voluntary agreement between 17 providers and the City of London Corporation that...
Nine DC workplace pension providers now have assets in excess of £25bn — the minimum AUM threshold the government has proposed for multi-employer schemes, according to the Corporate Adviser Master Trust &...
Less than half of retirees are confident their private pensions will last for the rest of their lives, according to research by Age UK and Aviva. A jointly-authored report found only a...
A 10 per cent allocation to private markets could increase the fees of a typical default fund by 19 bps but boost annualised net returns by 67 bps, a study by Neuberger...
Aegon will now use biometric technology in its customer verification process. The pension provider say this will enable it to conduct identity checks more quickly and more securely. It should also enhance...
The Bank of England (BoE) has reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25 per cent. Experts suggest this could mark the beginning of a broader easing cycle, with rates potentially...
TPT is the first provider to announce plans to launch a multi-employer whole-of-life collective defined contribution (CDC) scheme. It plans to launch the CDC by the end of 2026, following legislation after...
The Society of Pension Professionals has published a whitepaper, exploring the potential impact of US tariffs on UK pension schemes. The SPP has sought to utilise the diverse expertise of its membership...
An additional 1.6m more people risk poverty in retirement due to rising living costs, according to the latest report from Scottish Widows. Overall it found that 15.3m now face poverty in retirement...
