Retirees with an annuity are happier than those without this guaranteed income stream, according to a new report. Legal & General found that annuity holders were less stressed, more financially confident and...
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a consultation on updates to the UK Stewardship Code, with the aim of supporting economic growth, enhancing transparency for UK investors, and streamlining reporting requirements....
Employee benefits specialist Steve Herbert will take on a new role with Occupational Health Assessment. Herbert also runs his own consultancy service, after working in benefits and wellbeing strategy for a number...
Fulcrum Asset Management is launching a diversified private markets LTAF — aimed at DC and DB pension schemes as well as other professional investors. This fund, due to launch at the end...
Aegon has confirmed plans to launch its own commercial pension dashboard. This announcement follows the FCA’s recent publication on the regulatory framework for pensions dashboard service firms. It says it supports government plans...
Only 51 per cent of UK workers understand their company's board role, with this figure dropping to 45 per cent among those aged 16 to 24, according to LawDeb's research. However, according...
Accessibility to NHS care remains low with figures showing that in the past 28 days, 47,917 people tried to contact their GP, but 22 per cent were unable to get through on...
The combined IAS19 pension surplus for FTSE100 UK pension schemes rose to around £65bn from £60bn as of 31st October 2024, according to LCP’s Pensions Explorer. LCP says this funding position and...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new rules for firms operating commercial Pensions Dashboards, requiring them to meet specific authorisation and regulatory standards focused on consumer protection and engagement. According to...
Schroders has named Phil Middleton head of UK with effect from 1st January 2025, following the departure of the current head of UK James Rainbow, who leaves after 17 years. Middleton has...
