Only 4 out of 10 firms include ESG, sustainable, and values-based investment knowledge as part of their training and compliance regime and 50 per cent actively monitor greenwashing signs despite 90 per...
The Independent Governance Group (IGG) welcomed 12 new members during December and January. Mark Engelbretson, a trustee director, is one of the new hires. He comes to IGG from Network Rail, where...
Spectrum.Life has launched its new services dedicated to children and young individuals' mental wellbeing. These services provide evidence-based interventions, offering access to counselling support, guaranteeing timely care without waiting periods and are...
Over half or 55 per cent of UK workers who need healthcare have resorted to self-treating medical symptoms due to being unable to access the NHS, according to Health Shield Friendly Society. Gen...
Some people still talk about “the” pensions dashboard. My 2023 research tour showed that’s wrong. Sure, the Government is making a dashboard available through its MoneyHelper brand at the Money & Pensions Service (MaPS). And it’s...
There have been concerns expressed regarding the amount of time available for carrying out the necessary changes to scheme administration and processes in relation to the removal of the LTA, according to...
An increase of 1 per cent in workplace pension contributions for women could result in nearly £40,000 extra in retirement savings, according to Fidelity. According to Fidelity, this change has the potential...
The Pension Protection Fund will use Aviva Master Trust to provide a DC solution for its hybrid schemes. This new partnership was announced by the pensions lifeboat scheme, which protects DB benefits...
Wayhome has appointed Duncan Howorth as non-executive chair of its board. Howorth has a background in wealth, investment, and pension advising. He was the Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group's UK CEO of employee...
The insurance industry will struggle to make headway with the government unless the conversation changes around group income protection - and this will be a lost opportunity for the industry. This is...
