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DC pensions experts anticipate a sharp rise in Long Term Asset Funds (LTAFs) in the coming years, with multiple managers currently developing them, according to research from the DC Investment Forum (DCIF)....

Abrdn has confirmed Jason Windsor will be its new permanent group CEO. Windsor has been the asset manager’s interim CEO since May this year, following the departure of Stephen Bird after four...

The UK’s ‘retirement security’ has improved, when compared to other countries, according to a global index which rates the wealth and health prospects of the future retired population.  Natixis Investment Manager’s Global Retirement...

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has introduced Pension Wise Digital, a new online appointment option in addition to its existing phone and in-person services. Pension Wise Digital, which launched in April...

Individuals remain ill-equipped to manage pension and investment funds in retirement, according to new research among financial advisers. These advisers say it is ‘retirement literacy’ not ‘financial literacy’ that is the pressing...

The value of outstanding mortgage balances with arrears has reached £21.9bn, its highest since 2014 Q2 and 32 per cent higher than last year. According to the latest mortgage lending data from the...

Around 64 per cent of employers are confident in supporting neurodivergent employees, yet both employers and employees agree that more progress is needed, according to Aviva. Aviva’s recent Working Lives campaign shows...

Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) aims to create 2 million new savers by 2030 through a new Savings Charter, as part of the UK strategy for financial wellbeing. The Savings Charter is...

Only one in four employers believe that their DC pension will provide a comfortable retirement for their employees.  WTW’s annual Defined Contribution Pensions & Savings report found that this pensions adequacy is...

Global employee benefits consultancy BAS (Benefits Advisory Services) has taken over the pension consultancy and administration services for Amba’s clients.  This comes after Swindon-based employee benefits firm Amba announced it will partner with...