The government has introduced its “game-changing” Pension Schemes Bill, which sets out the legislative framework for a raft of reforms, including DC multi-employer ‘megafunds’, the new Value for Money framework, small pension...
It’s a happy 10th birthday for the Managed Core Retirement Pathway strategy, launched back in 2015 just as George Osborne was launching pension freedoms. For Jo Sharples, partner and chief investment officer...
Most defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are either already planning to share surplus funds or will consider doing so soon, according to an upcoming LCP survey. Larger schemes are particularly interested, with...
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published new guidance to help defined benefit (DB) pension scheme trustees and employers understand and assess the full range of endgame options now available in the market....
The shift in responsibility As the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution continues, the onus is on the individual to save adequately for their pension. But, broadly speaking, we know that...
There has been a huge increase in demand for support for serious conditions in the past two years, including stroke and cancer, according to figures from RedArc. The wellbeing provider reported it...
The cost of the Minimum retirement lifestyle has fallen, with a two-person household now needing £21,600 per year and a one-person household £13,400, which is a £1,000 drop from last year. According...
The ABI is urging the Government to urgently reaffirm its support for a thriving market of private sector pensions dashboards. This was set out in its new report, "Unlocking Pensions Potential: The...
More than nine out of 10 LGBTQ+ individuals would seek advice about their retirement options, but one in three said they are unsure who to trust, according to new research. To mark...
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has warned against potential changes to salary sacrifice arrangements for pensions, saying reforms would disproportionately harm low and moderate earners and reduce overall pension saving. Recent...
