The aggregate surplus of 5,215 defined benefit (DB) pension schemes increased to £176.4bn at the end of March 2022 from £133.6bn at the end of February 2022, according to the Pension Protection...
Global and UK ESG funds have underperformed over the past 12 months, according to new data, although new regulation is expected to continue to drive money into this sector. Figures from AJ Bell...
Healix Health Services has launched a new low-cost digital health benefit offering employees ‘accelerated’ access to clinical support services. Healix says the new products has been designed to bridge the benefit gap...
A third of employers think employee benefits fail to offer insufficient support for LGBTQ+ employees, according to new research from Peppy. In total 63 per cent of employers surveyed said it can...
Almost six out of 10 pension savers want their scheme to slash its exposure to fossil fuels, provided it does not impact performance, according to new research. The survey by LGIM —...
Schroders has completed its acquisition of a 75 per cent stake in Greencoat Capital — an investment manager specialising in the renewable infrastructure market. As a result it will become part of...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought into the spotlight the ‘Social’ category of ESG and in particular consumers’ preferences and impact investing. The West’s response to the events in the Ukraine...
Despite the state pension rising by 3.1 per cent today, pension experts warn that the value of this benefit will decline in real terms with inflation currently rising at twice this rate....
Nearly 47 per cent of people saved an average of £1,377 during the lockdowns with 26 per cent using the money to pay bills, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. According to a study...
The FCA has launched a new strategy to improve outcomes for consumers and in markets throughout the UK. The three-year strategy prioritises resources to prevent serious harm, set better standards, and encourage...
