The FCA has confirmed it is reconsidering implementing set investment pathways for investors going into drawdown, in the wake of the Covid crisis and subsequent market turmoil. In a letter to chief...
As a tool, currency hedging can form an important part of a defined contribution (DC) scheme’s overall approach to risk management. Yet, in the past, not all schemes have deployed hedging, with cost...
Litigation may well represent one of the more dramatic and unwelcome challenges for a pension fund, its trustees and or its sponsoring employer, but being sued by members for failing to deliver on...
The three main regulatory bodies have joined forces to issue a statement urging investors to remain calm, and avoid making ‘rushed’ financial decision in response to the Covid crisis. The Pensions Regulator...
Purpose is rapidly replacing profit on boardroom agendas, with businesses looking to demonstrate they’re about more than making money. Aligning health and wellbeing to an organisation’s statement of purpose can amplify the message,...
Corporate advisers and trustees could face legal challenges from members in the months ahead as a result of more flexible guidance from the regulator in response to the Covid-19 crisis. New guidance...
Thousands of investors who have taken advantage of pension freedom rules will have to review their retirement income strategies in light of the coronavirus sell off, according to leading pension experts. These...
The Department of Work & Pensions has withdrawn the planned 10 per cent increase in the general levy, due to take effect this April. This levy is applied on all occupational and...
Legal & General has confirmed its claims and underwriting team will remain fully operational with up to 90 per cent of their workforce working from home. The insurer has reiterated its commitment...
Trustees can suspend deficit reductions, ignore current markets in their valuations and stop cash equivalent transfers under a raft of emergency measures published by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) today. In a special...
