Twelve major master trusts will incorporate illiquid assets within their default strategies, although a number will only offer this on higher-cost ‘premium’ default options. Research by consultants Isio looked at the planned...
Dalriada Trustees has further expanded its team by appointing Barbara Fewkes as a professional trustee. Fewkes previously worked as a partner and scheme actuary at Barnett Waddingham. She has joined Dalriada’s Glasgow...
Almost three out of 10 retirees said they withdrew money from their pension funds before moving into full-time retirement, potentially storing up financial problems for later life. Research by Just Group found...
DB schemes are being warned there are significant changes they need to take into account when making 2024 valuations. Hymans Robertson says that triennial valuations for DB schemes are taking place...
Three in four workers (75 per cent) said they were be more likely to vote for a political party that is promising to reform workplace pensions — according to a new survey....
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Belfast-based financial services firm Kerr Henderson (KHFS) has been acquired by Michael Blaney, managing director of Ashtree Financial Services, and former owner of Autoline, for an undisclosed sum. The merger of KHFS and...
Origo has appointed Vivienne Sacco to be its new chief finance officer. Sacco was pervious both group and UK CFO for FNZ. As a chartered accountant Sacco has 25 years’ experience of working...
The Society of Pension Professionals has elected Sophia Singleton to be its next president. Singleton, who is a partner and head of DC consulting at XPS will replace Steve Hitchiner, a partner...
Barnett Waddingham has appointed five new partners in its consultancy business as part of a wider series of promotions, designed to support its continued growth. The firm has appointed Alex Toney (employer...
