AS: Pot for life consultation launched by Chancellor
Plans for a lifetime pension, also known as ‘pot for life’ have been unveiled by the Chancellor in his Autumn statement today. Under the plan employees will have the right to pay...
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British Business Bank to launch VC funds targeting DC providers
The British Business Bank is launching a series of funds that will offer defined contribution (DC) pension schemes access to UK and overseas venture capital investments. The bank will establish an investment...
Barnett Waddingham signal growth ambitions with two business leader appointments
Barnett Waddingham has appointed two business area leaders as it looks to build on a year of record growth. Rod Goodyer has been appointed as the new business area leader for investment...
Chancellor to allow employees to pick preferred pension scheme
Jeremy Hunt is expected to make radical changes to workplace pensions in the UK, by allowing employees to nominate which scheme their employer pays into. The Financial Times has reported that these...
Round table: 2 and 20: A price worth paying?
The controversial issue of whether defined contribution (DC) pensions schemes should embrace the 2 and 20 performance fee structures common in the world of private equity was a key area of debate...
Challenges persist for fiduciary managers in evolving market: Isio
The fiduciary management market faced challenges stemming from the gilts crisis, impacting the broader pensions industry this year. Liquidity provided a significant obstacle, making it difficult for fiduciary managers to source funds...
Gail Izat: Why supporting older workers is a win-win for employees and employers
SPONSORED CONTENT Since last year, the number of retirees returning to work has increased. This National Older Workers Week, it’s time to look at ways to support and retain this highly skilled...
Drop in number of asset managers expanding stewardship teams
The number of asset managers hiring dedicated stewardship and engagement staff has plummeted over the past year as labour markets have tightened,. Research conducted by Redington found that just over a third...
EQ Retirement Solutions signs up to Origo transfer service
EQ Retirement Solutions is the latest company to sign up to Origo’s automated pension transfer service. It will be used as part of EQ Retirement business process outsources services for life and...
Standard Life launches training programme to widen pool of trustees
Standard Life’s joined forces with the Pension Management Institute (PMI) to launch a new training programme, aimed at boosting the diversify of its trustees and improving inclusion in the industry. This...
