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Howden is continuing with its active acquisition policy with the purchase of advice firm Benefits Advisory Services (BAS) for an undisclosed sum.  Howden confirms that BAS will continue to operate as a...

Legal & General has enhanced its group critical illness cover, with a view to increasing coverage and making it easier for advisers to compare options in the market for clients.  This upgrade...

As the dust settles on the launching of the much-anticipated Mansion House Accord, what have we learnt, and what does the experience of Hungary 15 years ago tell us about how this...

Employee assistance programmes (EAPs) are facing growing pressure, as rising demand exposes cracks in service delivery. EAPs are now expected to meet more complex needs and providers and employers alike are struggling...

Employers with 500 to 50,000 staff should be re-enrolling employees into their workplace pension schemes in 2025, as part of their mandatory three-year requirement, says Hymans Robertson. The re-enrolment is a legal...

Nest has made its first major investment through IFM Investors, with a €530 million investment (around £450 million) to seed a new infrastructure debt fund.  Infrastructure specialist IFM Investors is owned by...

Will the election of President Trump upend the broad consensus in the UK and Europe around sustainable investing and pensions? The past few months have witnessed an unprecedented shift in approach in...

What is driving demand for private healthcare options? Demand for corporate healthcare options, including cash plans and dental plans, has increased since the pandemic, which raised awareness of different health needs, including...

The corporate cash plan market continued its growth trajectory last year, increasing by 9 per cent, according to Corporate Adviser’s latest Cash and Dental Plans report.  TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE...

SPONSORED CONTENT As part of our ongoing series aimed at dispelling common misconceptions surrounding pensions, it’s time to challenge the traditional notion of retirement at 65. Whilst it’s true that many default...