Waiting for weight-loss jabs

First Actuarial’s Redress Tracker shows that firms advising on defined benefit (DB) pension transfers now face lower compensation costs, typically under 5 per cent of the transfer value. The new tool is...

Editor’s view: Yes minister. Pensions can help low earners escape the nightmare of renting

by John Greenwood

Torsten Bell, recently appointed to the role of pensions minister, is charged with delivering material improvements to the retirement prospects of millions of UK citizens. He could also support the financial wellbeing...

79pc increase in use of digital health services: L&G

by Emma Simon

L&G Group Protection has seen a 79 per cent increase in usage of its digital health services over the past year. This figure — contained its third chief medical officer report —...

Canada Life appoints head of product and proposition strategy

Canada Life has named Chris Morgan as head of product and proposition strategy for its protection business. He brings 15 years of experience in group protection and employee benefits, has led marketing...

Financial firms risk falling behind as consumers embrace AI: Moneyhub

Financial firms risk losing relevance as consumers increasingly turn to AI for financial guidance, industry leaders warn. At a Moneyhub webinar, experts warn that while AI is commonly used for back-office efficiencies,...

Round table: Green light for VfM?

One of the most contentious parts of the new value for money framework is the proposed ‘traffic light’ test — which requires schemes to give themselves a red, amber or green (RAG)...

Round table: Value for money – Beyond price and performance metrics

The new Value for Money (VFM) assessments look set to significantly reshape the DC industry — but do these proposals go far enough? This was one of the key issues under debate...

Tom Higham: Where’s the value in that?

Tom Higham, head of engagement, Mercer Master Trust The concept of value has been widely discussed in the industry, with it seemingly subjective from provider to provider. Recognising this The Pensions Regulator,...

IFA firms focus on acquisitions but approach mergers cautiously: research