Iain Clacher: Scale over mandation
It is governance, scale and expertise – not mandation – that will deliver good private market returns. And schemes must beware zombie continuation vehicles, says Professor Iain Clacher. John Greenwood hears why...
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SPP: Retirement savers at risk due to housing and pension policy shortfalls
The UK can no longer treat housing and pensions as separate policy issues if it hopes to solve the growing retirement adequacy crisis, according to a paper published by the Society of...
AI’s real promise? Better member outcomes
They are some of the biggest questions facing our industry and policymakers alike: how can we help more people engage with their pensions, save enough for the retirement they want, and manage...
2.4m people paying tax on early pension withdrawals: HMRC
Since pension freedom rules were introduced, 2.4m people have taken a taxable pension payment from their retirement savings before the age of 65, according to HMRC data. These figures do not include...
Schroders: ‘Macro fears fading, Fed risks rising’
Analysis by UK investment firm Schroders sees a continued favourable backdrop for the global economy, with global GDP growth still expected to expand by around 2.5 per cent in 2026 and 2.6...
Two thirds of savers expect to rely on the state pension in retirement
Two thirds of people admit they will rely on the state pension ‘to some extent’ in retirement, according to research by Hargreaves Lansdown. Almost one-in ten say they will be totally dependent...
Healthcare cash plan leads way in pay outs
Analysis of the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest General Insurance Value Measures data has found that 68.1 per cent of healthcare cash plan premiums were paid out in claims. The data covered the...
When service works, it works for advisers
Good service goes beyond administration. It’s the expertise behind the scenes helping you implement schemes, engage employers and members, and navigate technical pension questions with confidence CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY...
Provider Service Ratings Report 2026: Download your copy
There has been a significant increase in the number of providers attaining the top rating for service standards in the workplace pensions, group risk, healthcare and cash plan sectors. CLICK HERE TO...
Everywhen appoints principal international consultant
Everywhen has appointed Hannah Parry to be its principal international consultant. In this role Parry will be responsible for international client management and retention, strategic growth of the international book of business,...
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