There’s a gathering storm on the horizon. Reports of issues we’ve never heard of before abound; coronaphobia, post pandemic stress disorder, post lockdown anxiety. These come on top of increases in more...
Running a smaller defined benefit pension scheme can be a real challenge and comes at a vast expense. There have been more than 1,000 new pieces of pensions legislation since the turn...
HR professionals and corporate advisers (EBCs) have access to a wealth of employee, personal data. We know that this data, when used well, can be transformational for advisors, businesses and employees –...
Three out of four employers agree that they need to take a more active role to support employees’ financial wellbeing following the pandemic, according to new research. Willis Towers Watson’s Future of...
The proportion of income protection claims caused by mental illness doubled during 2020, making it the most common reason for a claim according to data published by Zurich. The insurer said that...
Health and wellbeing services provider, healthcare rm has partnered with Muhdo to launch a new genetic screening programme, aimed at helping people reduce the risk of disease and improve their quality of...
The Covid pandemic is forcing more people to look at flexible retirement options, according to research from Standard Life Aberdeen. This ‘Class of 21’ report found that more than half (55 per...
Master trusts like ours have had a real opportunity to engage millions of workers who simply aren’t thinking about how they’re going to fund their retirement. Many are bewildered by the concept...
The Financial Services Authority is consulting on whether pension providers should implement stronger ‘nudges’ to encourage savers to make an appointment with Pension Wise. Pension Wise is a free guidance service providing...
Pension schemes may be ‘cutting corners’ when re-tendering fiduciary managers in order to meet new regulatory deadlines, Hymans Roberson has warned. The pension consultant claims this could lead to poorly negotiated fees...
