UK

US investment giant Vanguard has launched its first Sipp in the UK market.  Vanguard is one of the largest global asset managers and has built its business on offering low cost passive...

The Pensions Regulator is conducting spot checks among the UK’s largest employers to ensure they are meeting their auto-enrolment obligations.  This includes banks, local authorities, supermarkets and national charities.  These short-notice inspections,...

Dan Melley has rejoined Mercer, where he will take on the role as UK commercial lead of investment solutions.  Melley previously worked for Mercer for 17 years, and led the launch of...

The Pensions Management Institute has appointed Atlas as its master trust partner.  This partnership will give PMI members access to a range of services provided by Atlas through multiple distribution channels. This...

Workplace pension providers will no longer have disclose to members full fees — including transaction costs — for all fund options, after the industry lobbied the regulator for a change in these...

A third of employers are failing to offer support for the physical wellbeing of staff, according to new industry research from Group Risk Development (Grid).  The trade body pointed out such support...

 What is the right level of risk for a workplace default? This depends on a lot of factors including attitude to risk, time horizon, and objectives. Pension investors who are still in...

How can master trusts help grow the group market? We know there are hundreds of thousands of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) that may be interested in protecting their workforce with a...

Six out of 10 employers are now providing salary advances or loans to workers when needed, yet only one in 10 actively encourages a savings culture according to new industry research.  Howden...

The Financial Conduct Authority - better known for handing out fines for poor financial practices - has incurred a £2,000 penalty itself, for failings relating to its own pension scheme. This fine...