A significant increase in so-called ‘mega-transactions’ accounted for around two-thirds of the record-breaking bulk-annuity transfer volumes for 2019, Hymans Robertson analysis reveals.
Nest has announced it has reached £10bn of assets under management (AuM) and has also appointed two external additions to its investment committee.
The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has launched a mentoring and development programme, which it will deliver in conjunction with the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
Hermes Investment Management Saker Nusseibeh has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year’s Honours list.
Mark Carney says the financial sector must take more urgent action on climate change.
Michael Buerk’s latest TV show – Britain’s Great Pension Crisis, the first episode of which was broadcast at the beginning of the month – revealed just how poor the average person’s understanding of pensions is.
The Conservative Party’s election success has delivered a rally for UK equity markets and sterling but uncertainty over a future trade deal with the EU remains.
MJ Hudson has listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, raising a total of £31.4m from investors.
This year’s election marks the seventh time I have been able to cast my vote at a general election but I can honestly say it is the one I am looking forward to least. I can hardly wait until it is all over.