Collective defined contributions schemes could be opened up as an option for master trusts, if the new Pension Schemes Bill becomes law. The Department of Work and Pensions has given further details...
The Woodford Equity Income fund is to be wound-up, with its beleagured manager, Neil Woodford, effectively sacked as manager. Link Asset Services, which runs the fund on Woodford’s behalf, made the decision....
A Pensions Schemes Bill has been included in the Queen’s Speech today, which lays out the legislative plans for the forthcoming parliamentary session. This bill includes legislation to enable the pensions dashboard...
Nine out of 10 employees say they have been into work while ill, more than three times the number who will admit to ‘pulling a sickie’ according to new research. This survey...
The majority of expats have struggle with mental health issues while working and living overseas, according to new research. This survey — by Axa Global Healthcare to mark World Mental Health Day...
The University of Oxford Pension Scheme is the latest master trust to gain authorisation from The Pensions Regulator. This now brings the total number of master trusts authorised to 34. Salvus Master...
Almost one in three employers want mandatory public reporting of workplace mental health statistics to help tackle this growing issue. In total, 30 per cent of employers surveyed by Howden Employee Benefits...
More than eight out of 10 employees who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition have not confided in their employer about the problem, according to new research. This study of...
The Queen’s Speech should include a “comprehensive” pensions bill, to pave the way for pensions dashboard, collective defined contribution pensions, as well as better treatment of non-taxpayers in auto-enrolment schemes. Aegon’s pension...
The asset manager AllianceBernstein is collaborating with leading scientists to develop new research on climate risk and investment performance. This research project will be run from Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Scientific experts...
