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More than one in three women don’t have any private pension savings, a figure that is significantly higher than men, according to new research. This survey, by Willis Owen, highlights the stark...

The Government has launched a new ‘breathing space’ initiative, designed to help those struggling with problem debts and mental health issues. This initiative will see individuals given a 60-day breathing space, where...

Wellbeing has transitioned from being a niche benefit to a mainstream strategic concern in just three years, according to a new report. The Reward & Employee Benefits Association (Reba) has published their...

Nest has extended the number of third parties providers it uses to supply data on environmental, societal and governance (ESG) factors. The UK’s largest master trust provider will now source data from...

The Financial Conduct Authority has announced it will take further action after finding a “concerning” number of advisers recommending transfers out of defined benefit pension schemes.  In some cases it said firms...

Aegon has promoted Linda Whorlow to the new role of managing director of its workplace business.  In this role she will be responsible for developing strategy and leading the sales and distribution...

Global health company Medigo has set up a new second medical opinion service, which will also offer worldwide medical concierge services.  This new product - known as GlobalCare - will be available...

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has published a new guide for trustees to ensure schemes comply with new environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements coming into force at the start of...

Punter Southall Health & Protection will be rebranded as Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing, following its acquisition by the group.  Howden - which is owned by Hyperion Insurance Group - purchased this...

Employers are seriously underestimating the chances of their workforce being affected by serious illness or bereavement in the year ahead, according to new research. The survey by Group Risk Development (GRiD), the...