Industry
Pensions too complicated for general election campaigns
Pensions are too complicated a topic for political parties to discuss in any detail on the general election campaign trail, a majority of this week’s 110 Pensions Buzz respondents said.
UK Pensions Awards: Live Judges Q+A
Professional Pensions is holding a live Q+A with UK Pensions Awards judges tomorrow morning to help you prepare your submissions.
Partner Insight: Aviva Investors' 2019 Real Asset Study shows the growing importance of ESG
In our 2019 Real Asset Study, we spoke to 500 investment decision-makers across Europe, representing over €600 billion in assets under management. One undeniable trend highlighted in the study is the growing influence of environmental, social and governance...
UK Pensions Awards 2020 - Registration opens
Registration for the UK Pensions Awards 2020 is now open…
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories included Aon telling the industry there was no excuse for stalling implementation of GMP equalisation, despite further guidance being needed on tax.
L&G launches annuity comparison service
Legal & General (L&G) has launched an online annuity searching tool, allowing consumers to compare rates across six leading providers.
Pension schemes bill should be reintroduced in existing form, say respondents
Most of this week's 108 Pensions Buzz respondents agreed the pension schemes bill should be reintroduced in its exisiting form.
Aviva to launch retirement division to tackle 'biggest financial challenge globally'
Aviva has set out its strategy to launch an investments, savings and retirement division as it seeks to simplify its overall business.
PP Rising Star Awards 2020: Last chance to nominate!
Today is your last chance to nominate for the Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards... Put forward your favourites by 5pm!
CII initiative launches manifesto to assist with financial resilience
The CII's Insuring Women's Futures Initiative has launched its 2019 manifesto and outlined guidance for financial services firms to help female financial resilience.
Number of women without pensions almost doubles in two years
The number of women in the UK without any pension arrangements has almost doubled from 7% in 2017 to just over 13% in 2019, according to research from Aegon.
Female financial independence is vital - and best practice begins at home
Women need greater support to engage with and understand their own wealth as well as their partner's, including preparing for retirement, writes Laura Miller.
BT Pension Scheme awards $1bn private equity mandate to Hermes GPE
The BT Pension Scheme (BSPS) has awarded a $1bn (£777bn) private equity mandate to Hermes GPE, to invest globally.
Greens pledge flat rate of tax relief and forced LGPS fossil fuel divestment
The Green party has outlined a range of pension and tax provisions in its election manifesto released today.
Julian Mund: How the PLSA is boosting member input
The PLSA is on a continuous drive to ensure all of its members are better engaged and represented in its policymaking. James Phillips speaks to Julian Mund about the progress so far.
Industry agrees DC master trusts have set a good example for other schemes
This week's 88 Pensions Buzz respondents agreed that defined contribution (DC) master trusts have set a good example for other types of DC schemes during the authorisation process.
G30 Turner report urges 'early action' to fix looming pensions crisis
Individuals must work longer, save more or spend less in retirement to avoid a global pensions crisis, a report by a Group of Thirty (G30) working group says.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week’s top stories include the approval of the settlement deal between British Airways and the trustees of the Airways Pension Scheme, and calculations that show pension schemes could save 20% if they move to a defined contribution master trust....
PP Rising Star Awards 2020: Initial nominee list revealed!
Here it is… The list of all the individuals, teams and organisations that have been nominated so far for the PP Rising Star Awards 2020.
First Group reports £24m growth in pension deficit
First Group has reported an increase in its pension deficit in the first half of the year, but says trading is “in line with expectations”.
UK CPI inflation falls to lowest level in two years at 1.5%
The UK’s consumer prices index (CPI) has fallen to its lowest level since November 2016, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Women saving for retirement cannot escape widening pensions gap
Most women are not saving enough for retirement and remain at risk of running out of money after they finish work, according to new analysis.
