UK

Ascot Lloyd has appointed Jaco Cebula to the new role of group technology director. Cebula has over 25 years of experience in the wealth and investment management sectors. He will design, lead,...

The government should change the regulations around DB surpluses, to help boost investment into DC pensions and encouraging greater investment into the UK economy, according to a new report.  Analysis by XPS...

Heywood Pension Technologies has announced the death of CEO Fraser Smart who passed away on Wednesday 23rd August following a cancer battle. Smart joined Heywood as the Chief Strategy Officer in 2021. He...

Daniel Meehan, director of proposition and development, has departed from Cushon and has not yet disclosed his next career move. In a LinkedIn post, Meehan said: “During my time there we expanded...

Fintech adviser OpenMoney is closing its employee benefits platform WorkLife, amid ongoing disputes about redundancies and staff pay.  The firm has faced difficulties since new owners took over the business in May...

LCP is arguing in favour of a new "opt-in" regime that would fully protect member benefits through the PPF in its response to the DWP's consultation on options for DB schemes, According...

Seven out of 10 pension savers have not spoken to a financial adviser about their future retirement plans, according to new research from Canada Life. However, the insurer found that many savers...

In today's mini-reshuffle the Prime Minister has reiterated that net zero ambitions will continue to be a priority for his government.  Claire Coutinho has been appointed as the new secretary of state...

The ITB Pension Funds (Open Fund) has completed £290m buy-in with Just Group, making it the fifth and final buy-in completed by the Fund. The deal means that now all members’ benefits...

MetLife UK has launched ChildShield, a standalone product that supports families should their child(ren) have an accident or become seriously ill. According to MetLife, ChildShield, which was created with input from consumers...