Regulatory and economic pressures will result in further master trust consolidation, which could see even some of the larger traditional providers effectively leaving the market. This was the stark view of LCP...
Master trust regulatory control should be transferred to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) because the Pensions Regulator (TPR) lacks the necessary skills and powers to properly authorise and supervise major financial institutions....
DC pension funds could benefit from investment into a “small but thriving” UK VC sector, but concerns remain about charges, and potential headwinds from DB schemes exiting the market. Toby Nangle, an...
There is no doubt that 2023 has brought significant developments to the UK pension landscape, particularly when it comes to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes and buy-outs. Rising gilt yields, changing insurer...
We are all nosey and love to know things about other people. It helps us work out where we stand in the pecking order. Are we missing out, or are we one...
Support levels for mental health vary based on company size, with large corporations offering 70 per cent support, SMEs providing 49 per cent, and micro companies offering just 37 per cent, according...
Linda Whorlow has returned to Aegon as the director of strategy and consulting after a sabbatical following her 30-year milestone in the industry. She has also been appointed as a non-executive director...
The PFS (Personal Finance Society) and CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) have launched a comprehensive Consumer Duty digital learning suite, developed with financial experts, to assist members in complying with FCA regulations. Members...
Mental health-related conditions are now the primary driver of absenteeism in the UK, surpassing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The post-Covid era has ushered in a significant increase in mental health issues in workplaces,...
Retirement saving policy has been significantly elevated on the political agenda again, following the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech in July. Testament to that was the launch of 10 separate pensions papers from...
