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As a tool, currency hedging can form an important part of a defined contribution (DC) scheme’s overall approach to risk management. Yet, in the past, not all schemes have deployed hedging, with cost...

Litigation may well represent one of the more dramatic and unwelcome challenges for a pension fund, its trustees and or its sponsoring employer, but being sued by members for failing to deliver on...

Purpose is rapidly replacing profit on boardroom agendas, with businesses looking to demonstrate they’re about more than making money. Aligning health and wellbeing to an organisation’s statement of purpose can amplify the message,...

Corporate advisers and trustees could face legal challenges from members in the months ahead as a result of more flexible guidance from the regulator in response to the Covid-19 crisis.  New guidance...

Thousands of investors who have taken advantage of pension freedom rules will have to review their retirement income strategies in light of the coronavirus sell off, according to leading pension experts.  These...

The Department of Work & Pensions has withdrawn the planned 10 per cent increase in the general levy, due to take effect this April. This levy is applied on all occupational and...

Legal & General has confirmed its claims and underwriting team will remain fully operational with up to 90 per cent of their workforce working from home.  The insurer has reiterated its commitment...

The Government will cover employer contributions into AE pensions if businesses have to furlough staff, according to a statement by the Department of Work and Pensions. The DWP confirmed firms claiming grants...

Origo is offering a free secure email services to all its users for two months, to help them protect communications and data that is being transferred during the Covid-19 pandemic.  The service...

The Covid-19 pandemic and resulting economic uncertainty is accelerating changes in the way organisations works across the globe.  Mercer’s 2020 Global Talent Trends study shows leading employers are focusing more on the...