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All pension schemes with Aegon’s Master Trust will now have a named trustee assigned to their scheme to offer individual support and guidance.  Aegon says this new ‘Trustee Connect’ service aims to...

Barnett Waddingham has appointed Kim Durniat as the new business area leader for its insurance and longevity consulting team. Durniat has over 25 years of insurance business expertise, including 15 years at...

It is now over three years since Standard Life launched its Sustainable Multi Asset Universal SLP solution as its main DC default offering. Callum Stewart, head of investment proposition, distribution, explains how...

Long-term asset funds were first heralded by the then Chancellor Rishi Sunak in November 2020, as part of his plans for the post-Covid recovery — although much of the groundwork for these...

Hybrid workers are both healthier and more productive than office workers or those solely working from home, according to new research from Vitality. This findings, part of its regular ‘Britain’s Healthiest Workplace’...

Pension schemes and asset owners have set out joint demands on how they expect the banking sector to help ensure a just transition. This investor collaboration involves Royal London Asset Management, Friends...

Isio has launched a new platform enabling pension schemes and other investors to sell illiquid assets. It says this launch was driven by demand from schemes, who often face difficulties when selling...

Mercer has partnered with technology provider EV to upgrade its pension modeller within its Mercer Money app, to provide a more holistic view of members’ retirement outlook.  EV will deliver DC pension...

The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has elected Stewart Hastie to be its new chair.  He is a senior partner at Isio and takes over from LCP’s Steven Taylor. Hastie, who starts this two...

I marched on 10 Downing Street last month for justice for victims of financial misconduct. My particular experience and expertise relate to pension scams. For the last 10 years I have freely...