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Tripling its numbers in since it was spun out of KPMG in 2020, independent consultancy Isio now has nearly 1,300 employees.  As the firm celebrates its five-year anniversary, its expansion and evolving...

In the world of workplace pensions, the mantra of the day from policymakers is that bigger is better. But despite this general trend, in relation to scheme size and default funds, the Pensions...

It has been a strong year for DC savers, with expected retirement income rising between £2,000 and £6,000 according to data from Aon’s UK DC tracker. Figures for the last quarter of...

Five months ago I made some predictions about what could be in Rachel Reeves’ Budget, Labour’s first chance to tax and spend for 14 years. Praise be. In a career first, I...

Three-quarters of UK employers offer cash alternatives to pensions for higher-earning employees who are restricted by the annual allowance, according to research from WTW. Its annual survey of pension taxes found that over...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Robin Crispin Odey £1.8 million and banned him from the UK financial services industry. Crispin Odey was found to have ignored governance rules and blocked...

Almost nine out of 10 firms working across the pensions sector have started to use artificial intelligence according to a survey by the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP).  The SPP surveyed pension...

XPS Group has taken over as administrator of the John Lewis Partnership Pensions Trust, ensuring continued service for 126,000 members, including 41,000 pensioners. The deal involved close collaboration between XPS, JLP, and...

Only half of UK adults are confident they will be able to work into their 70s, despite many people needing to work beyond retirement age due to insufficient savings. Research from Phoenix...

LCP has launched a new AI tool designed to help scheme members better understand pension information, with a view to improving levels of engagement. The tool, known as Transpose, is designed to customise...