Learning from the pension systems of other countries makes sense. But we cannot always ‘cut and paste’ policies between countries which may have a totally different pensions history, different labour market conditions,...
Pension ‘pots for life’ make as much sense on these shores as they do in other countries, where they are already up and running. Firstly, the need is clear. New research by...
Margaret Snowdon, chair of the Pension Scams Industry Group, is urging action against scammers and calling for HMRC to be empowered to disapply tax charges in cases of third-party dishonesty In a...
Only 39 per cent of attendees, including pension scheme trustees, lawyers, and managers, had prepared a pensions dashboard ‘project plan’, according to a survey conducted during a webinar hosted by LCP. Earlier...
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) has dropped to 3.2 per cent in the 12 months to March 2024, down from 3.4 per cent in February. CPI rose by 0.6 per cent in...
Almost eight out of 10 employees say high levels of stress would cause them to leave their current job, according to new research. Unum’s latest survey shows that stress is a major...
ESG disclosure requirements help achieve better real-world outcomes, according to attendees of a Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) event. The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) hosted a member-only seminar this week with...
JMG Group has acquired BQI Insurance and its sister company, BQI Protection. JMG Group’s acquisition of BQI Insurance expands its insurance portfolio, particularly in the construction, fleet, and liability sectors. BQI Insurance...
Only 20 per cent of advice firms intended to adjust their investment strategies for clients entering retirement at the beginning of this year, according to Copia. According to the report titled ‘Rethinking...
Fewer people are seeking advice or guidance about their options before accessing their pension, according to the latest data from the Financial Conduct Authority. The FCA’s latest retirement income market data shows...
