The Government has confirmed it will legislate to introduce collective defined contribution (CDC) pension schemes. Minister for pensions and financial inclusion Guy Opperman says he will set out detailed proposals within the...
Almost eight out of 10 trustees and sponsors expect to convert guaranteed minimum pension (GMPs) into other benefits as part of the equalisation process, according to new research. Willis Towers Watson found...
VitalityHealth has upgraded its cover to add a more a comprehensive mental health option to its policies. This new mental health cover module will provide access to early intervention, via unlimited CBT...
New research has highlighted considerable demand among UK workers for benefits that encourage a more healthy lifestyle. Four out of 10 employees said that wanted health insurance to be added to a...
New figures from the Department of Work and Pensions show that 10 million workers have now been automatically enrolled into a company pension scheme. This is seen as a significant milestone for...
Pension experts have given a cautious welcome to new government plans to make it a criminal offence to “recklessly” underfund a workplace pension. The work and pensions secretary Amber Rudd says that...
The new STAR steering group - set up to effect improve the transfers of pensions and investments - has appointed Tom McPhail, the head of policy at Hargreaves Lansdown as its founding...
The majority of those running small and medium-sized business are planning to expand the range of employee benefits offered, in a bid to boost retention and recruitment levels. The survey, by MetLife...
Canada Life has launched a new report, examining the challenges of dealing with cancer in the workplace. The insurer points out that it is the most common cause of group insurance claims,...
The Department of Work and Pension is consulting on proposals designed to encourage DC pension schemes to invest in a wider range of assets. Under these proposals trustees of larger occupational DC...
