UK

NHS England data on waiting lists shows a backlog decrease of 95,598. The total number of patients awaiting treatment has dropped from 7.71 million to 7.61 million compared to last month. This...

Hymans Robertson has become a member of the Equity Release Council. Hymans says the move is consistent with the company's emphasis on long-term market expansion and innovation, especially in light of the UK's...

Canada Life has partnered with ‘we are IB’ to create an eLearning programme designed to help financial advisers understand behavioural bias in financial advice.   HumanSense comprises six modules, covering subjects including Visualising...

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has partnered up with Clara-Pensions to introduce a new academy to enhance professional education on superfunds. The PMI and Clara-Pensions Academy Partnership focuses on enhancing industry understanding...

Aon will partner with companiions — an employe benefit  company that provides in-person childcare and help with eldercare, often at short notice.  This will be available on its flexible benefits platform and...

There has been a notable increase in concern among financial leaders in the UK regarding the adoption of disruptive technologies, particularly AI, in the past two years, according to Accenture's worldwide Risk...

London CIV — the not-for-profit investment pool for London’s Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) — has appointed Aoifinn Devitt as its new chief investment officer.  Devitt has advised LGPS pension schemes since...

After a significant delay, The Pensions Regulator’s new code of practice was laid before Parliament today (January 10th). The measures contained in this code are expected to come into force next spring. ...

3173 Group has appointed former CEO of both The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Bill Galvin as CEO designate. Galvin will join 3173 on 22 January as CEO...

Health Shield Friendly Society has launched a new cash plan product, offering higher levels of cover to members. This off-the-shelf product, know as Health Shield Select, offers five levels of cover. The...