Annuity rates have risen by 54 per cent in just two years as a result of rising interest rates and increased returns on gilts. Figures published by Canada Life some...

The FCA is working with industry partners to carry out field studies in which they are identifying touchpoints for engaging customers with their pensions by utilising the most effective social...

Financial concerns are impacting mental wellbeing, with 40 per cent stating negative effects on mental health, according to AXA UK. According to AXA UK’s second Customer Lifestyle Report, nearly 75...

Origo has appointed Tom Mullally to the newly created role of chief product officer as it looks to expand its  range of services. The technology company, which plays a key...

The Treasury and Financial Conduct Authority have laid out proposals to deliver a simplified advice regime, with more targeted support for consumers looking to make financial decisions around retirement, as...

Around 41 per cent of independent financial advisers (IFAs) haven’t yet incorporated AI tools into their services, but are open to doing so within the next year, according to research...

Including private assets in DC defaults is likely to boost long-term investment returns and improve member outcomes through illiquidity and diversification premia. Private assets also offer new sustainable investment opportunities...

One in five or 18 per cent of UK employees and 32 per cent of those aged 55+ have deferred their retirement date since the pandemic. According to Close Brothers’...

Only one-third of the Gen X cohort, currently aged 43-58, anticipate retiring by the state pension age. According to research by Just Group, a significant number of people born between...

Around 23 per cent of young adults have never heard of pension auto-enrolment despite proposals to extend the scheme to 18-year-olds, according to Standard Life.  According to Standard Life’s 2023...