Master trust v GPP: new guide for employers published
Royal London has published a new policy paper, aimed at employers, which sets out the the relative merits of both master trusts and group personal pensions. The company said this report is...
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House of Lords calls for end to pensions triple lock
The House of Lords committee on intergenerational fairness has delivered a series of recommendations, calling for policies to support younger people in the employment and housing markets. This report also called for...
L&G enhances employee assistance programme
Legal & General has renewed its partnership with Health Assured to provide an enhanced employee assistance programme. This new offering will be available on all L&G’s group income protection policies. Those covered...
Six out of 10 boost pension contributions with “matching” arrangements
Scheme members are more likely to increase the amount the save each month if pension providers improve their communications and employer offer to match contributions. New analysis from Hargreaves Lansdown found that...
Mercer appoints new UK chief executive
Mercer has appointed Sylvia Pozezanac as its new UK chief executive. She will replace outgoing chief executive Fiona Dunsire. Pozezanac, will join the company in May - subject to regulatory approval. She has...
Assets managers need to do more on stewardship: Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson has accused the investment industry of having ‘one hand on the wheel’ when it comes to stewardship, and says there is an urgent need to accelerate progress on this issue....
LGIM boosts ESG stance by voting against record number of company directors
Legal & General Investment Managers voted against a record number of global companies in 2018, according to its latest annual Active Ownership report. This report sets out details of LGIM’s stewardship and...
Health Shield joins Grid to boost profile of smaller employers
Cash plan provider Health Shield has joined the industry body Group Risk Development (Grid). The friendly society said this to help increase industry collaboration and ensure that sufficient consideration is given to...
Understaffing major cause of workplace stress: MetLife UK
Understaffing is one of the major causes of stress in the workplace, according to new research from MetLife UK. Their study found that more than half (52 per cent) of employees said...
FCA consultation paper sets out new role for IGCs
The FCA is looking to extend the remit of Independent Governance Committees that oversee workplace pensions. In a consultation paper - published today - it sets out two key new roles for...
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