The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) is urging the pensions industry to lead change in tackling the disability employment and pensions gaps. Its latest published paper, titled "Inclusive Futures," includes insights from...
Aviva has completed a £160 million bulk purchase annuity (BPA) buy-in with the SG Pension Fund, securing the benefits of more than 1,900 members. The scheme sponsor is Portakabin Limited, a provider...
The risk transfer market saw the lowest DB transactions in H1 since 2021 of £9.8bn across 161 deals in the first half of 2025 but volumes in the second half are catching...
Standard Life has unveiled details of its new private assets default strategy, which aims to launch in the first quarter of next year. This ‘Future Opportunities’ default will run alongside its existing...
Chronic condition benefits utilisation rose 92 per cent year-over-year in H1 2025, according to Healix Health’s H1 2025 benefits usage data. Chronic condition benefits support for long-term health issues such as diabetes,...
Seven in 10 SME leaders are now using AI tools like ChatGPT to shape their employee benefits strategies, according to independent insurance broker Lockton. According to its report, 'From Gut-Feel to Data-Driven:...
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has confirmed it will charge no levy for 2025/26, saving 5,000 UK defined benefit (DB) schemes and their sponsoring employers £45m. The change follows the Pension Schemes...
Cigna Healthcare’s International Health division is partnering with Headspace to expand its mental health solutions for Global Health Benefits (GHB) customers. Eligible customers and their covered dependents can get unlimited access to...
Budget anticipation is building, with rumours about changes to the 25 per cent tax-free lump sum available to most savers when accessing their pension. Royal London has already started to see a...
UK defined benefit pension schemes are still adjusting to the new funding regime a year after the introduction of the Funding Code, according to Aon. The new regime was considered the biggest...
